Pritzker Picks St. Clair County Prosecutor To Lead State Police

Springfield, MO  (KTRS)  The St. Clair County state’s attorney is in line to become head of the Illinois State Police. Governor Pritzker’s administration confirmed the nomination of Brendan Kelly for the position. Kelly ran for Congress in November, but lost to incumbent U.S. Representative Mike Bost. “There’s nothing more important for government” than justice and public safety.…

Trump’s Shutdown Proposal Faces Uncertain Fate In Senate

By JILL COLVIN and LISA MASCARO , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen the government, sweetened with immigration provisions that are aimed at mollifying Democrats but that have alienated some conservatives, is headed for Senate action, its prospects uncertain. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will try to muscle through the…