I am happy to tell you about an important upcoming event in the fight to prevent and reduce children’s exposure to violence in the United States.  Last month we established the Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence, composed of leading experts from diverse fields and perspectives.  The Task Force will spend [...]

CARBONDALE — Job creation was the recurring theme Thursday at a debate for candidates who hope to replace Jerry Costello as Southwestern Illinois’ congressman. Six candidates took part in the debate, coordinated by the Southern Illinois Editorial Association: Democrats Chris Miller, of Carbondale and Ken Wiezer, of Granite City; and Republicans Teri Newman, of Highland, [...]

On Wednesday the Department of Justice held its Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony to honor and pay tribute to Department Veterans and to observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Attorney General Eric Holder hosted the event in the Great Hall with Director Robert S. Mueller III of the FBI, a Vietnam Veteran, as the keynote [...]

BELLEVILLE — Two Belleville City Council members said Thursday they are considering running for the vacant Illinois House 113th District seat. Ward 2 Alderwoman Melinda Hult said she is considering the idea of running for the seat in the March 20 Republican primary. And Ward 7 Alderman Phil Elmore said he is considering a run [...]