Illinois budget standoff threatens nearly $2 billion in road work
The Illinois Department of Transportation in May announced a $1.8 billion construction plan for the year that begins July 1
Moody’s lowers Illinois’ credit rating over budget impasse
Lawmakers adjourned their spring session last month without approving a budget for the second straight year
Man Shot At North City Business
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting at a north St. Louis business. Authorities say the shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Sam’s St. Louis Packing Company in the 4200 block of Shreve. The suspect is reportedly still be sought. There’s no word on a motive.
Man Killed Overnight In The Central West End
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is dead following an overnight shooting in the Central West End. Police say the victim was gunned down at just after 1 a.m. Thursday on Olive and Walton. There’s no word of any arrests. The victim’s name hasn’t been released. This brings the city’s murder count to at least…
EPA’s Plan To Boost Ethanol Use In Gasoline Gets Hearing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – All sides of the ethanol and biofuels debate are getting the chance to weigh in on a federal agency’s proposal to boost the amount of renewable fuels blended into gasoline. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is holding its only hearing Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri, on its announcement last month…
Rauner: Democrats should be in session working for budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized House Democrats again over canceling a session day while there’s no budget. But the Republican told reporters Wednesday calling lawmakers into special session would be a waste because House Speaker Michael Madigan says he doesn’t want to act on legislation. The General Assembly adjourned its spring session…
Riverview Gardens School District to remain unaccredited
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri education officials have announced that they will not recommend that the Riverview Gardens School District gain accreditation. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that officials made the announcement Tuesday. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education gave the district specific performance targets in January that, if fully met, would have…