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Illinois quick hits: McClain wants to sever from case; Cameo settles; site prep grants announced
McClain wants to sever from case with Madigan A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from Madigan. Defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, has filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for any wrongdoing. ...
Columbia demonstrators protest Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
"We will not stay quiet in the face of slaughter" and "war criminals are not welcome here" were two of the many messages espoused Wednesday as upward of two dozen protesters stood outside Columbia City Hall against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint message to Congress. "We strongly oppose the invitation of any wanted war criminal to speak before a joint session of the US Congress," said Rasha Abousalem, one of the many speakers, who also...
Brittany Mahomes Unveils Swollen Face While Discussing ‘Hardest’ Pregnancy
Brittany Mahomes is getting candid about her pregnancy struggles. The WAG and her Kansas City Chiefs’ husband, Patrick Mahomes, are expecting their third child. However, unlike her first two pregnancies, Brittany’s health is taking a hit. In an Instagram Story post, the retired soccer player revealed a serious...
Sweet Petites KC closes River Market storefront for safety concerns
The small business started as a self-taught hobby and fun pastime for owner and operator Lindsay Goff. Within no time, it developed into a full-fledged business with custom orders for parties, showers, weddings and special events of all kinds.
Ja'Marr Chase seemingly shades Patrick Mahomes in newly released video: 'I'm salty'
Ja'Marr Chase's rivalry with Patrick Mahomes has a new chapter. The NFL's social media team posted a video of Chase on Wednesday, as part of its Top 100 Players of 2024 campaign. In the clip, an interviewer asked Chase who he thought was the top star on this year's list. ...
Saint Louis Billikens Center Robbie Avila discusses his nicknames, summer practice, more
The college basketball season is still a couple of months away from starting, but plenty of work is still getting done during the summer leading up to November 2024, especially for the Saint Louis Billikens
Woman set two semi trucks on fire outside of motel with bizarre intentions
A woman was arrested after setting two semi trucks on fire in Kansas City recently. The incident happened at the Crown Lodge Motel in Kansas City, Missouri. According to KMBC News, witnesses called police when they saw Madeline F. Hartnett light nearby grass on fire and change clothes as two semi trucks burned in the motel parking lot.
Father in Kan. Amber Alert abduction faces new charges
KANSAS CITY — The suspect arrested in the July 17, Amber Alert in Kansas is facing multiple charges and remains jailed in Wyandotte County. Just before 1:30 pm July 17, 2-year-old Jaxon Halley and his mother were forcibly taken at gunpoint by 39-year-old Darryl Livingston, Jr. during a domestic incident at their home, according to Kansas City, Kansas police.
Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history
A February poll of Republican primary voters showed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the most recognizable name in the race for governor. That shouldn’t be surprising. Ashcroft has held statewide office for eight years, and his father John ran statewide seven times, winning five elections for state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator […] The post Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history appeared first on Missouri Independent.
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
(CNN) — New York’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stay out of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case, arguing the nation’s highest court should not grant a novel request by Missouri to pause his sentencing hearing and lift the gag order imposed on the former president in the case.
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