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Jersey County Board Hears Opposition To Data Centers, Debate Over Zoning

15 hours 4 minutes ago
JERSEYVILLE – The biggest discussion topic at the latest Jersey County Board meeting was not on the agenda, but drew a larger crowd than usual as talk of data center development continues. 12 attendees signed up to speak on the topic of data centers and zoning regulations and were followed by a few more speakers who had not signed up in advance. Each were given two minutes to address board members. County Board Chairman Mark Wagner gave a statement on the subject before public comments

Court Filings Show DHS Is Collecting Info On Protesters, Feeding It To Palantir

15 hours 30 minutes ago
More evidence is piling up that contradicts the almost-but-not-quite denials given by administration officials in response to allegations about the DHS compiling a database to keep tabs on protesters. Just a few months ago, “Immigration Czar” Todd Lyons was trying to turn credible accusations into a nothingburger by deploying a few vague and trite statements […]
Tim Cushing

Logan University gives solutions to “Tech Neck”

15 hours 50 minutes ago
SPONSORED – People are spending hours on their computers that then causes “Tech Neck.” Poor Screen Posture can strain your neck and spine creating “Tech Neck.” Logan University gives Studio STL all the tips on how to fix and prevent pain. For more info:Healthy Hints | Health Tips from Logan University Experts Sponsored content disclaimer: [...]
Sydney Gordon

Researchers point to community violence programs, pandemic recovery in historic homicide decline

15 hours 59 minutes ago
As candidates debate public safety ahead of the midterm elections, a new assessment of the nation’s historic homicide decline suggests there is no single explanation for the drop — and that some widely discussed enforcement strategies may have played little role. A survey of nearly 50 crime scholars convened by the nonpartisan Council on Criminal […]
Amanda Watford

This Day in Music History: Oct. 14, From the Everly Brothers to Bowie's 'Heroes'

16 hours 4 minutes ago
This Day in Music History: Oct. 14, From the Everly Brothers to Bowie's 'Heroes' David Bowie released “Heroes” on Oct. 14, 1977, turning his Berlin experiments into an album whose reach would extend far beyond its initial audience. Its combination of rock songs and atmospheric instrumental music made room for both direct emotion and adventurous sound. Forty-nine years later, it remains a defining milestone on a date that also brought breakthroughs for the Everly Brothers, Bobbie

This Day in History: October 14 — From Hastings to the Sound Barrier

16 hours 21 minutes ago
This Day in History: October 14, 2026 On October 14, 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II of England at the Battle of Hastings. Harold died in the fighting, and William’s victory opened the way for the Norman conquest of England. The battle grew out of a disputed royal succession, but its consequences reached far beyond the question of who would wear the crown. Norman rule changed land ownership, government, architecture, and the language spoken in England. Those changes

Fall Festivals, Live Music and Halloween Events Across the Riverbend Oct. 16-18

16 hours 23 minutes ago
Fall festivals, live music, seasonal markets and Halloween activities offer plenty to explore Oct. 16-18. Browse RiverBender.com Events for the complete calendar. Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: Many Voices One Anthem celebrates 25 years of community music with three free concerts. The series begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at New Bethel United Methodist Church, 131 N. Main St. in Glen Carbon, continues at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at First Presbyterian Church of Alton at Fourth and Alby streets, and