KTVI/KPLR Among Tribune Stations To Pull Signal From Charter Spectrum

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  KTVI and KPLR are among the Tribune stations cut off from Charter Spectrum amid a contract dispute. Tribune pulled its signal Wednesday after negotiations stalled. KTVI posted the followingon its website: We sincerely regret that Spectrum has forced FOX 2 off your cable package, and we share your frustration. Our parent company…

Marijuana Legalization Debate Shifts From ‘When’ to ‘How’

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Proposed plans for the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Illinois have shifted from “when” to “how.” Democratic Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker campaigned on the legalization issue and its corresponding tax revenue of as much as $1 billion a year. And Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is on board . Two key Democratic lawmakers, Sen.…

Lawmaker Review Of Greitens Over, MEC Complaint Remains

By SUMMER BALLENTINE , Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — While work by Missouri House lawmakers to investigate Eric Greitens officially came to an end Monday when the investigatory committee issued its final report, its leader said he’s still hopeful the former scandal-ridden governor will be held accountable for alleged campaign finance violations. Republican Rep.…

Illinois Police Increasing Patrols Over New Year’s Holiday

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Illinois authorities are stepping up traffic enforcement and reminding motorists to drive sober over the New Year’s holiday. Illinois State Police say they’re joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation and nearly 200 local law enforcement agencies to add patrols and keep roads safe. The extra enforcement started Thursday and continues…