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America’s Central Port Eyes Growth With 2050 Master Plan

11 hours 48 minutes ago

This article originally comes from the Waterways Journal from December 2025, page 48. Late last year, America’s Central Port (ACP) in Granite City, Ill., north of St. Louis, released its 2050 Master Plan, a compilation of 60 projects the port hopes to undertake in the next 20 years, with a total estimated cost of $355.6 million. For towboat and barge […]

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Jerry Vallely

Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings

11 hours 56 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to the White House, the governors and the National Governors Association. The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting […]
Ashley Murray

States move to ban NDAs that silence survivors of child sexual abuse

12 hours 13 minutes ago
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. Cindy Clemishire was 12 years old on Christmas night in 1982 when a traveling evangelist staying with her family first abused […]
Anna Claire Vollers

Alton City Hall Features "Empowering" Black History Month Exhibit Through February

12 hours 26 minutes ago
ALTON - Riverbend residents have the chance to learn more about Alton’s Black community throughout Black History Month. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 through 28, 2026, community members can stop by Alton City Hall to view an expansive collection of Black History Month artifacts, newspaper articles, and information related to Alton’s Black heritage. Curated by Sheila Goins, Eva Perkins and Charlotte Johnson, this exhibit marks its fifth year at City Hall and promises to be as

Reflections On Section 230’s Past, Present, And Future On Its 30th Anniversary

12 hours 48 minutes ago
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 became law thirty years ago today, on February 8, 1996. Buried in a corner of that sprawling law was Section 230, a law that says websites aren’t liable for third-party content. Section 230 didn’t receive much attention when it was passed, but it has since emerged as one of Congress’ most important […]
Eric Goldman

What's Up Downtown Information Exchange to be Held Tuesday, February 10th

12 hours 58 minutes ago
ALTON - Alton Main Street’s quarterly information exchange, called “What’s Up Downtown”, will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30 p.m. at The Wedge, located at 620 E. Broadway in Alton, Illinois. The public is invited to learn the latest news regarding developments in Alton’s historic downtown district, including updates from new & existing businesses, news on real estate transactions and details of upcoming events and projects. You’ll be in the

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of The Month: Seven Eagles Advance to Sectional After Close Regional Finish

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JACKSONVILLE - Civic Memorial High School’s girls wrestling team came up one point short of a regional title over the weekend in Jacksonville, finishing second at the IHSA girls wrestling Illinois School for the Deaf Regional and advancing seven wrestlers to next week’s sectional. Springfield won the team crown with 126.5 points, edging Civic Memorial 126.5-125.5. Chatham Glenwood was third with 101 points, Jacksonville High was fourth with 83.5 points, and Roxana rounded out th

Day Fresh Tour

13 hours 13 minutes ago

The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]

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Rachel Huffman