Attempt fails to overturn automatic-voter veto in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House failed to overturn the governor’s veto of a bill that would have allowed automatic voter registration at some state agencies. Democrats who advocated for the override Tuesday were four votes shy of the 71 needed to have the bill become law despite the rejection from Republican Gov. Bruce…
No injuries from fire when a gas pipeline ruptured
SMITHVILLE, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say there were no injuries as a result of a blaze that erupted when a gas pipeline ruptured north of Kansas City, Missouri. A Platte County Sheriff’s Department dispatcher said the fire was reported about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Platte County, north of Kansas City and not far from Kansas…
Illinois House committee OKs revised Exelon legislation
SPRINGFIELED, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois House committee has endorsed a revised plan to subsidize Illinois nuclear plants. The Energy Committee voted 10-1 to send the legislation to benefit Exelon and two of its Illinois nuclear plants to the House floor. The plan now would provide $235 million a year for Exelon for 13 years…
Man shot at Cahokia Walmart drove towards officer
( KTRS ) Illinois State Police say in a report that an off-duty Washington Park officer only shot a man, at the Cahokia Walmart, after the suspect drove a car towards him. The dead man, 35 yr old Jason Stringer, was wanted on warrants and had a history of eluding police in the past. The…
$1 million grant to get homeless off street in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A $1 million federal grant will provide housing for homeless people in St. Louis. The city announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a Housing First grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Francis Slay’s office says the grant will be used to immediately move homeless people…
Charges upgraded after baby in Wentzville child abuse case dies.
( KTRS ) A man charged with felony child abuse will now face upgraded charges after his 9 week old victim died. 19 yr old Robert Burnette is currently in jail, accused of sticking his fingers down the newborn child’s throat to stop his crying. The baby was also thrown on a bed and shaken.…
Dozens Arrested During Fight For 15 Protest
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Dozens of protesters were arrested Tuesday night after blocking Hampton near I-44 during a Fight For Fifteen demonstration. Fast food worker Betty Douglas was among the hundreds who gathered for the rally and march in south St. Louis. “I make $7.90. I work for McDonald’s, a billion-dollar company and its just ridiculous.…