From Belleville News-Democrat: As a certified nursing assistant, East St. Louis’ Jessica Hicks takes care of people every day. Hicks said an Illinois workforce initiative that’s helping her shift careers to the clean energy sector unlocked a different pathway to help others. “I believe in giving back to the community,” Hicks said. “(Renewable energy) is […]
Stockholders will vote this month whether to authorize a reverse split of the company’s common stock in an effort to regain compliance with the Nasdaq stock exchange.
We’ve been writing about Section 230 for a very long time. We’ve written about why it matters, why the people attacking it are wrong, and why most of the proposed “reforms” would make the internet dramatically worse for everyone except the already powerful. And for just about as long as we’ve been doing that, Senator […]
WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Police Department is welcoming a new member to its ranks. Joel Woodruff was officially sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer at this week’s Wood River City Council meeting . City Clerk Danielle Sneed administered his Oath of Office. Mayor Tom Stalcup congratulated Woodruff and said he has full confidence Woodruff will “be a great police officer for us.” The Wood River Police Department also congratulated Woodruff in a social media
EDWARDSVILLE - Stridin’ and Survivin’ will host their annual dinner auction to raise money for gas cards for cancer patients. From 6–11 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, community members can join the organization at The Moose Lodge in Edwardsville for a night of silent auctions, oral auctions, raffles, live music and a meal. The event itself is a lot of fun, but Stridin’ and Survivin’ President Alice Bartels emphasized that the goal is to help people who
From St. Louis Public Radio: A developer wants to use a newly expanded state bond program to build a nearly $2 billion shopping and entertainment venue in Glen Carbon. The village appears to be the first Metro East community to try using STAR bonds. Glen Carbon’s board of trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to establish […]
O'FALLON, IL. - Tracey Ritzel of O’Fallon Township High School District 203 has received the Illinois State Board of Education’s Award of Meritorious Service in the Student Support Personnel category and will be honored at the 52nd Annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet in April, the district said. “Big congratulations to Tracey Ritzel,” O’Fallon Township High School District 203 said in a statement announcing the recognition.
EAST ST. LOUIS - Students and staff at Dr. Katie Harper-Wright Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 marked Black History Month with a theme centered on a “time machine” journey through 100 years of Black excellence, highlighting influential African American individuals and movements from 1926 to 2026. The school’s Black History celebration invited each grade level to “travel through time” by preparing a performance honoring a notable
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that Ozzfest is "absolutely" returning."We're gonna do it," Sharon said during the 2026 MIDEM conference in France.Sharon founded Ozzfest, named after her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne,…
A Missouri House hearing will examine whether current commercial driver licensing standards adequately protect public safety, following an incident in Lincoln County where a truck driver was recorded driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today following the U.S. strikes on Iran this weekend, which killed Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During his speech, Durbin announced support for Senator Tim Kaine’s (D-VA) war powers resolution. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states that the power to declare war is an explicit power of Congress and Congress overwhelmingly reaffirmed this constitutional provision
Ringo Starr is back with new music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release a new album, Long Long Road, on April 24. It's his second album…
Peruvian sculptor Blas Isasi creates sculptures in a wide range of materials and colors informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the landscape of the Peruvian desert. This free exhibition at […]
This free exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum presents exceptional weavings by Aymara artists alongside related works from the Central Andes. Dating primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries, […]
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