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Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. - Cash bail is no longer available in Illinois starting Monday. The controversial move makes Illinois the first state in the country to eliminate the cash bail system.Authorities say the new setup does not mean that every suspect will simply walk out of jail after they are taken into custody. However, there are significant changes that will impact who remains behind bars before a trial.After a legal challenge from virtually every state's attorney, Illinois' highest court upheld the law. Here is how the new no-cash bail system will work:We're told that starting Monday, police must issue citations for suspects accused of low level misdemeanors; those suspects will be given a court date and released. For crimes that are more serious, where a suspect is arrested and remains in police custody, the final decision about whether that person will be released before their trial starts will be made by a judge. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motiv...

St. Louis City officials considering bringing back red light cameras to curb dangerous driving

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City may bring back red-light cameras.The city is looking into automated traffic enforcement solutions, including red-light and speed cameras. Mayor Tishaura Jones, Aldermanic President Megan Green, and others will outline legislation Monday to discourage dangerous driving. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives Red-light cameras haven't been used in St. Louis since 2015. That's when the state supreme court set up restrictions.It ruled that the cameras had to capture photos of the drivers, not just the vehicles.

7th annual 'Fill the Warehouse' Diaper Drive starting today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 47% of families in America can't afford diapers, and their cost has increased by 32% since 2019. The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is observing National Diaper Need Awareness Week to help out.The 7th annual 'Fill the Warehouse' Diaper Drive starts Monday at the organization's facility in the Wellston area. You can donate diapers or money. PHOTOS: St. Louis Renaissance Festival returns for its 25th year For every $1 donated, the Diaper Bank can buy eight diapers. Their goal is to collect 150,000 diapers by September 24.They'll go over more information Monday morning during their mission and muffins from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. On Wednesday, they'll package and wrap diapers. On Friday, they'll have a fun happy hour event at Hearth and Soul in Ladue.

Adult Day Care carnival taking place in Arnold, Missouri today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

ARNOLD, Mo. - There's a carnival and fall picnic on Monday. It's for all five of St. Elizabeth's Adult Day Care Centers.They are celebrating National Adult Services Week. There will be bounce houses, games, music, and barbecue. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives The carnival and picnic are from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 308 Plaza Way in Arnold, Missouri. On Thursday, Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery and other city officials will host a ceremony to recognize the non-profit and its 40 years of service.

New York security software business moving headquarters to St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A New York business is moving its headquarters from New York City to St. Louis.'Latch Incorporated' will soon rebrand to 'Door.com.' The company will open a 48,000-square-foot facility on Price Road in Olivette. PHOTOS: St. Louis Renaissance Festival returns for its 25th year It will bring more than 30 jobs to St. Louis. The company offers building operating systems.Their new CEO is Jamie Siminoff, the founder of' Ring Video Doorbells.'

Curaçao: Investment Profile

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

Curaçao presents itself as an excellent destination for visitors wishing to experience the island’s natural tranquility and Dutch-Caribbean culture, yet the country also attracts attention from businesses seeking investment opportunities in the region. Based outside of the  hurricane belt, Curaçao benefits from many ports, a natural and well-developed deep-water harbor, and frequent flights connecting the island to multiple continents.Curaçao’s economic stability and multilingual culture are bolstered by the island’s significant digital infrastructure, boasting 86.7% internet penetration, multiple data centers including the only Tier 4 data center in the Pan-Caribbean region, and a highly skilled talent pool.With attractive offers available to tourists and businesses alike, Curaçao continues to position itself as an investment opportunity for international enterprises and an active hub within the Caribbean.Why Curaçao:Why should entities invest in Curaçao (e.g sectors and benef...

Amazon announces official dates for its October Prime Day event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

Another Amazon sale is always a big dealIt doesn’t matter what time of year it is; there’s always a good reason to save money. Amazon understands this better than most and tries to offer as many sales a year as possible. Today, it announced another one: Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. It’s set to take place on October 10 and 11 — which happens to be an excellent time for holiday gift shopping. This isn’t a sale for everyone, though. It’s only for Amazon Prime members. Thankfully, it’s not hard to sign up.What we know about Amazon Prime Big Deal DaysAmazon Prime Big Deal Days will be a 48-hour sale featuring the deals on top brands for Prime members only. Expect to find discounts on top products from Dyson, Sony, Barbie, SharkNinja, iRobot, LG, Peloton, Jabra, and Betty Buzz by Blake Lively. Last year, Amazon had an October sale called “Prime Early Access Sale,” which also ran for t...

Constitution Day: A quiz on the longest surviving written charter of government

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

We have a holiday, parades and light fireworks to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But the Constitution? The legal pact we all love and argue about and, in some cases, die to defend? Sept. 17 marks the 236th anniversary of the day the framers signed the document and sent it to the states for ratification. It took another three years before all the states signed on to the Constitution.National Park Service The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. These four large sheets of parchment define the framework and powers of the federal government. The Constitution was placed with the Department of State in 1789 and stayed in its custody until 1921, when it was transferred to the Library of Congress. It was exhibited there from 1924 until 1954. Since then, the four sheets of paper that comprise the Constitution are on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.A lasting impactThe U.S. Constitution was a compromise that didn’t come toget...

Man suspected of setting fires at a California church, dentist’s office arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

Authorities arrested a man on Saturday, Sept. 16, on suspicion that he set the Fellowship Baptist Church and another structure on fire in Riverside, the Riverside Fire Department said.Riverside Fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire at the Fellowship Baptist Church on the 3600 block of Arlington Avenue at 8:49 a.m. on Saturday.Fire officials reported smoke coming from a side door, and the fire was brought under control. But RFD said a secondary fire was located at an exterior wall.Both fires were extinguished, leaving the church with minor fire and smoke damage. RFD investigators worked with the Riverside Police Department to view on-site camera footage from the church staff, a Saturday statement from the fire department said.Authorities identified a possible suspect, and on their way back to the station, a fire truck crew located the person walking along Magnolia Avenue.  Riverside Police took him into custody, RFD said.Authorities believe the suspect is responsible f...

Japón dice que uno de cada 10 residentes tiene 80 años o más a medida que la nación se envejece

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:56 GMT

(CNN) — Más del 10% de la población de Japón tiene ahora 80 años o más, según informó el Gobierno este lunes, el último hito preocupante en la crisis demográfica del país, que está envejeciendo rápidamente.Según las cifras publicadas por el Ministerio de Asuntos Internos y Comunicaciones, la proporción de ancianos en Japón, definidos como mayores de 65 años, también alcanzó una cifra récord, con un 29,1% de la población, la tasa más alta del mundo.El Ministerio dio a conocer las cifras con motivo del Día del Respeto a los Mayores, festivo en el país, que también se enfrenta a una caída en picada de la tasa de natalidad y a una reducción de la población activa que podría afectar a la financiación de las pensiones y la asistencia sanitaria a medida que aumente la demanda de la población de edad avanzada.En Japón, a los jóvenes les cuesta tanto tener citas que sus padres lo hacen por ellosLa población de Japón se redujo en medio millón de habitantes en 2022Japón designa a ministr...