WASHINGTON — Voters are much more likely to support U.S. Senate candidates in the November midterm elections if they have a plan to avoid an automatic cut to Social Security benefits in 2032, according to a poll released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. “Senators elected this fall will be in office in […]
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on Tuesday sentenced an illegal immigrant who ran a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors in Missouri and elsewhere out of millions of dollars to 11 years in prison. Judge Bluestone also ordered Siddharth Jawahar, 38, to pay $31.35 million in restitution. Judge Bluestone cited the “enormous” losses and the lengthy duration of Jawahar’s fraud and echoed a victim who said Jawahar “weaponized” investors’
CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of Illinois following the derecho and record-breaking severe weather pattern that impacted eight counties across the state from August 11-16, 2026. Today, the Governor also issued a Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation for eight counties, extending the August 18, 2026 proclamation for an additional thirty days to ensure state resources
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order to establish strict safeguards over the use of Automated License Plate Reader technology in the state, including Flock cameras.
DU QUOIN– Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 Special Agents arrested 28-year-old Trever Gallamore of Golconda, IL after a fatal crash in Pope County. On September 12, 2026, the Pope County Sheriff’s Office requested ISP investigate a single-unit crash on Waltersburg Road near Rock Road involving an ATV that ran off the roadway. The passenger, 20-year-old Abigail Moore of Harrisburg, IL was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver, Trever Gallamore,
The recall, first initiated in June by the St. Louis-based Intercon Chemical Co., concerns six different varieties of soap sold under several brand names.
C HICAGO – As Illinois communities and businesses continue to recover from Operation Midway Blitz – Trump’s lawless, lethal immigration enforcement effort – Governor JB Pritzker today marked one year since its launch by visiting impacted communities. This is part of the Governor’s continued outreach to Illinoisans whose lives were disrupted by Trump’s campaign of chaos and fear. After meeting with the owners of a childcare center and a family-owned market
Over the next several weeks, hummingbirds will migrate south from Missouri in search of warmer climates for the fall and winter months. These tiny travelers will gradually leave the Show Me State, marking the end to their spring and summer stay.
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - The Madison County Historical Society will once again host their annual Living History Days Festival. On Oct. 2–4, 2026, community members can enjoy demonstrations, live music, games, displays, reenactors and more fun throughout the weekend. Cindy Reinhardt, one of the organizers, noted that the goal of Living History Days weekend is to bring history to the community and help people understand how the past shaped today. “With all of our events, and
ALTON — Alton Police Officer Hayley Porter, a St. Mary’s graduate, took part in an event at the school marking the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Porter’s appearance helped make the school’s anniversary remembrance even more special. Porter is shown above with Principal Mary Rivera and Kora, a student, during the ceremony. St. Mary's Rivera said the event brought together the school community and local service members to mark Patriot Day and reflect
The official poverty rate in the United States dipped slightly by half a percentage point last year to a historic low of 10.2%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. The supplemental poverty rate, a more holistic figure that includes an individual’s non-cash resources, remained essentially unchanged at 13.1%, according to the bureau’s annual […]
A single leaf can signal a life change faster than a speech, a slogan, or a headline. That may sound like an overstatement, but think about how often leaves appear when people want to show transition. A leaf falls in a film scene before a major turning point. A green sprout appears in a company logo to suggest renewal. A family might press a leaf into a scrapbook after moving to a new home. Without saying much, the image does the work. It tells us that something is ending, something is beginning,
This Day in Music History: September 16 September 16, 1979, marks one of the clearest turning points in modern popular music: the Sugarhill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight.” The record was not the first rap single, and hip-hop’s DJs, dancers, MCs and audiences had already built a rich culture in New York City. But its commercial reach brought rap to listeners far beyond those local scenes. Its long, playful verses, spoken in rhythm over a groove associated with Chic’s
On September 16, one of the most far-reaching events in world history took place in 1810, when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued the call that helped begin Mexico’s war for independence from Spanish rule. Often linked to the “Grito de Dolores,” this moment mattered immediately because it turned deep local anger over inequality, colonial control, and political uncertainty into open rebellion. It still matters today because it marked the start of a struggle that reshaped North
Fall fun, community benefits, markets, live music, family programs and volunteer opportunities are all on the calendar in the days ahead. For the complete list of area happenings, visit RiverBender.com Events . Opening Day for the Great Godfrey Maze brings a fall tradition back to Robert E. Glazebrook Park in Godfrey on Friday, Sept. 18. The maze will be open Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., with the Haunted Maze opening Friday,
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