/tags/2024-elections 2024 Elections en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:09:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/photos-donald-trump-inauguration-washington "I'm here to fight for not only my future but for everybody else's," said Creve Coeur’s Daltin Fontana. "The only way that we can really make a change is by showing people that we're here." Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:09:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/photos-donald-trump-inauguration-washington Brian Munoz /2024-12-23/top-24-st-louis-public-radio-stories-2024-in-missouri-illinois It's been a wild year rife with protests, innovation, petty scandals, insects, celestial happenings — and much more. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-12-23/top-24-st-louis-public-radio-stories-2024-in-missouri-illinois Jessica Rogen /health-science-environment/2024-12-05/how-rfk-jr-health-proposals-affect-illinois The federal health department nominee has a history of spreading false information, but he could find a partner in Illinois on food regulations. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-05/how-rfk-jr-health-proposals-affect-illinois Ben Szalinski /government-politics-issues/2024-11-20/demand-abortion-pills-spiked-illinois-countrywide-trump-reelection The wait time for phone calls to Planned Parenthood of Illinois also doubled in the days immediately after the election. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-20/demand-abortion-pills-spiked-illinois-countrywide-trump-reelection Kade Heather /government-politics-issues/2024-11-19/margin-missouri-sports-betting-amendment-narrows Almost 10,000 votes not reported on Election Day in Christian County go heavily against Amendment 2, while small changes elsewhere in the state add to majority. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:18:28 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-19/margin-missouri-sports-betting-amendment-narrows Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-11-18/st-louis-sheriff-vernon-betts-alfred-montgomery-transition Their conflict started when Betts fired Alfred Montgomery, then a sheriff’s deputy, after he announced his first (and unsuccessful) run for the position in 2019. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-18/st-louis-sheriff-vernon-betts-alfred-montgomery-transition Brian Munoz /government-politics-issues/2024-11-09/trumps-win-doesnt-help-republicans-numbers-springfield-gop-touts-massive-strides While Democrats have locked up another supermajority in Springfield, Illinois Republican leaders say Donald Trump’s stronger showing in his third presidential run indicate the state GOP is building momentum. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-09/trumps-win-doesnt-help-republicans-numbers-springfield-gop-touts-massive-strides Mitchell Armentrout /government-politics-issues/2024-11-08/abortion-rights-supporters-vow-to-continue-fighting-after-amendment-3-win At a rally on Thursday, Amendment 3 supporters said they expect legal challenges from legislators who oppose abortion. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-08/abortion-rights-supporters-vow-to-continue-fighting-after-amendment-3-win Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2024-11-07/immigrant-advocates-and-illinois-legislators-process-trumps-election-plan-for-resistance A message of sadness and resistance was echoed by more than a dozen Democratic state lawmakers who voted to keep Illinois one of the most welcoming states for immigrants. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:14:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-07/immigrant-advocates-and-illinois-legislators-process-trumps-election-plan-for-resistance David Struett /government-politics-issues/2024-11-06/illinois-voters-ok-advisory-referendum-seeking-higher-taxes-income A 3% tax on individual income over $1 million would be used to reduce the property tax burden. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:14:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-06/illinois-voters-ok-advisory-referendum-seeking-higher-taxes-income Dave McKinney