CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the state loses $2.6 million a month in investment income because of the ongoing state budget impasse. The Democrat in charge of investing state money said Tuesday that his office changed strategies last summer to shorter-term less lucrative investments instead of long-term ones because the state had…
The Board of Education took no action on the Riverview Gardens School District’s request for reclassification as provisionally accredited. The Board acknowledged the district’s significant improvement efforts. “The students, teachers and leaders in Riverview Gardens have worked very hard to improve their schools and help students succeed,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven. “The Board’s…
Officials say hospital and trauma centers prepare for disasters, but “you can never prepare adequately.”
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A longtime member of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is seeking a higher office. Alderwoman Lyda Krewson announced her candidacy Tuesday morning through a posting on YouTube. Krewson is 63 and has been a member of the board for nearly two decades. She also is chief financial officer of PGAV Architects.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have outlined dramatically different proposals for fighting terrorism and gun violence following the deadly Orlando nightclub attacks. The presumptive Republican nominee is vowing to suspend immigration from countries with a history of terrorism and the Democratic candidate warns against demonizing Muslims. The candidates’ back-to-back speeches Monday underscored…
Indiana’s new law also would prohibit abortions sought because of a fetus’ race or sex.
The Sansone Group has announced its plan to manage and lease the former Rams training facility located in Earth City. The real estate firm is teaming up with the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sport Complex Authority to help utilize the location. “We are excited to work with the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sport…
