Gov. Rauner files unfair labor practice charge against union
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the state’s largest public-employee union, a move union leaders call an attempt to intimidate their members. Rauner’s filing Thursday says it costs the state $2 million a day and is seeking damages. Union spokesman Anders Lindall calls the…
Teen shot in shoulder Thursday afternoon near Riverview Blvd
( KTRS ) Police say a teen was shot Thursday afternoon. The incident happened just after noon yesterday at the corner of Bircher Blvd and Amelia Ave. The victim, a male in his teens, was reportedly shot in the shoulder and taken to the hospital in stable condition. At this time no further details have…
Illinois governor donates $50M to his 2018 campaign fund
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has contributed $50 million to his own campaign fund as he prepares to seek re-election in 2018. The donation from the multimillionaire former private equity investor was made public in documents filed Thursday. Republicans say Rauner’s contribution is intended as a warning shot as several Democrats weigh…
Normandy Police: missing 5 month old baby found safe
( KTRS ) The Normandy Police Department has canceled an Endangered person advisory for a missing 5 month old baby. Police say that Eden and her mother were in a car with several people on the night of December 19 (Monday) when the woman and another passenger got out of the vehicle to go into…
Thursday night double shooting 1 dead 1 taken to hospital
( KTRS ) Authorities are investigating a possible double shooting Thursday night. Police were initially called to the 2000 block of Destrehan around 10pm. Upon arrival they found one male victim conscious and breathing. A second victim was found in the immediate area but pronounced dead at the scene. The first victim was taken to…
Amber Alert issued for 5-month-old girl last seen Monday night
(KTRS) – In the past hour, the Normandy Police Department issued an Amber Alert or 5-month-old Eden Hawthorne. Police say that Eden and her mother were in a car with several people on the night of December 19 (Monday) when the woman and another passenger got out of the vehicle to go into a restaurant.…
Lawsuit seeks to stop campaign contribution limits
(KTRS) – In November Missouri voters approved limits on campaign contributions. Next week a judge could temporarily stop the caps from taking effect. A business group filed a lawsuit, saying the constitutional amendment unfairly keeps them from making some donations. The new rules cap contributions to individual candidates at $2,600 an election and donations to a…