We live in a stupidly polarizing world where nuance is apparently not allowed. Everyone wants you to be for or against something—and nowhere is this more exhausting than with AI. There are those who insist that it’s all bad and there is nothing of value in it. And there are those who think it’s all […]
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and local businesses across the Riverbend are offering special deals, romantic experiences, and fun ways to celebrate. Whether you are planning a date night, shopping for gifts, or treating yourself, here is your guide to local Valentine’s specials. Duke Bakery Valentine Treat Buy chocolate covered strawberries and get a free decorated heart cookie when you purchase a half pound or more. Offer available February 7-14. Address: 819 Henry St, Alto
New York, Feb. 10, 2026 — Deportation proceedings against Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk have reportedly been terminated. Öztürk’s arrest in March 2025 and her subsequent 45-day imprisonment and removal proceedings arose from her co-authorship of a pro-Palestinian op-ed in a student newspaper.
Freedom of the Press Foundation Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern said:
“We’re thrilled that the effort to deport Rümeysa Öztürk is over, but remain alarmed and disgusted that it ever happened. Öztürk’s case is arguably the most blatant press freedom violation of this century, and maybe the last century as well. The administration did not even bother to present a pretext for its actions — it arrested her, jailed her in horrific conditions, and sought to expel her solely because she expressed views shared by millions of Americans about one of the most important issues of our time. That the government attempted to characterize mere opposition to Israel’s war as ‘terrorism’ is as chilling as any of the administration’s censorial antics. They went after noncitizens first, not because they have any greater appreciation of the First Amendment rights of citizens, but because they’re the low-hanging fruit. They’d throw out all of us who dissent if they could.”
Queen’s Brian May has given fans a preview of the planned reissue of the band's sophomore album, Queen II.In a new video posted to Instagram, May gives fans a peek inside Abbey…
Instantly become a color expert with the Nix Mini 3 Color Sensor. This portable device puts all paint fan decks in your pocket, offering access to over 200,000 brand-name paint colors and essential color codes like RGB, HEX, and CMYK. Perfect for designers, contractors, and homeowners. The Mini 3 features Bluetooth connectivity, Debris and splash […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Journey Anderson has been enjoying a successful freshman season for the Edwardsville High girls basketball varsity, and the guard who handles the ball for the Tiger offense, as well as hitting key three-point shots, is looking ahead to her first IHSA postseason. Anderson, who scored a team-leading 14 points in a 62-39 loss at home to Alton on Jan. 29. She has averaged nearly 11 points and 3 rebounds a game for the Tigers on the season and has been one of the squad's leading scorers.
From Missouri Independent: “The Negro should be granted equality…On the surface, this appears reasonable, but it is not realistic. For it is obvious that if a man is entered at the starting line in a race three hundred years after another man, the first would have to perform some impossible feat to catch up with […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Kaylea Lacey is a senior forward and a four-year starter for the Alton High girls basketball team that has helped revive the program into one of the area's best in a short period. Lacey, one of the key players for the Redbirds in last year's 34-3 campaign and third-place finish in the state, this year has been one of seven seniors who are leading the team in the right direction. She led Alton with 15 points in a 62-39 win at Edwardsville in late January 2026, then helped the Redbird
Lauren Rich, who grew up in St. Louis, will spend 19 days at the rink in Cortina, Italy, making sure the ice is just right for the Olympic competitors.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A developer wants to transform portions of the American Car Foundry property along the riverfront here into a sprawling complex of apartments, townhomes and restaurants. But the plans have angered residents and historic preservationists who attended the City Council meeting Tuesday night in hopes of convincing city leaders to block the […]
A former substitute teacher in the Fort Zumwalt School District is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a teenager in their care.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is introducing a new Valentine’s Day addition to its After Dark collection: the Silver Fox plush, available exclusively on the brand’s 18+ Bear Cave microsite.
CHICAGO – Several trusted Illinois programs offer free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need assistance in filing their 2025 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons' (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP), and the GetYourRefund Program provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in select locations
PORT ANGELES, Wash. - Officials recovered the body of a missing St. Louis woman last week in Washington. According to the National Park Service, 26-year-old Alleacya Boulia was located deceased on Feb. 6 in Washington's Olympic National Park. Officials found Boulia near the Hidden Lake off-trail, south of the Sol Duc Falls trailhead in the [...]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The St. Louis-based parent of several residential and commercial services businesses is moving its local operations to a larger facility. HB Solutions Group, parent of Hoffmann Bros., a provider of HVAC and other services, as well as Ferguson Roofing and Blue Sky Plumbing, is relocating its St. Louis operations base […]
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