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The Normalization Of Autocracy

3 hours 32 minutes ago
The White House Correspondents Association has just capitulated to pressure from the Trump administration by removing comedian Amber Ruffin from its annual dinner. Their stated reason? “To ensure the focus is not on the politics of division.” This seemingly minor capitulation reveals something profound about how democracy dies—not through dramatic confrontation, but through a thousand small surrenders […]
Mike Masnick

Michael Paynic Reflects On 23.5 Years As Owner Of Bubby and Sissy's In Alton: New Owners To Renovate And Reopen Soon

3 hours 33 minutes ago
ALTON — Bubby and Sissy's, a long-standing establishment in Alton, is undergoing a transition in ownership as Michael Paynic steps back after 23.5 years of running the business. The new owners, Mike Klasner and his wife Mikey, who are cousins of Paynic, have acquired the restaurant located at 602 Belle St. with partners Barry Church and Joe Miragliotta. For many years, Michael owned the establishment with his sister, Debbie Paynic. She died on Jan. 3, 2025. The transition comes as Paynic expressed his gratitude for the new ownership. "I am glad they stepped up to the plate for me," he said about the new owners. Mike Klasner and Mikey, along with partners Barry Church and Joe Miragliotta, have plans to give the popular bar a facelift and make improvements during the closure this week. Paynic indicated that the establishment aims to reopen as Bubby’s and Sissy’s by this Saturday, pending construction progress, but it should be reopened by sometime next week. Paynic

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Consumers, business owners hold their breath waiting for the Trump tariffs

3 hours 43 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — American business owners and consumers are bracing as President Donald Trump teases, with few details, the announcement of sweeping tariffs expected Wednesday afternoon. Trump has dubbed April 2 “Liberation Day,” his self-imposed deadline to fulfill his campaign promise of taxing imported products from around the globe. The White House confirmed Tuesday that Trump […]
Ashley Murray

Cardinals and Blues teams drive excitement in St. Louis

3 hours 44 minutes ago
That Cardinals game starts at 6:45, hosting the Los Angeles Angels.  Both teams are with a 3-1 record. And just down Clark Avenue, the Blues are hoping to extend their winning streak to number 10, giving fans and former players something to cheer about.
Patrick Clark

Trump administration move could cost Missouri millions in family-planning funding

3 hours 48 minutes ago
More than 1 million people seeking care such as contraception or testing for sexually transmitted diseases and cancer could be affected by the Trump administration withholding more than $27 million in Title X funding to Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide, according to estimates from the Guttmacher Institute. Planned Parenthood state affiliates said they were notified that […]
Kelcie Moseley-Morris

G&W Engineering Corporation Acquires Mid America Testing Laboratory (MATL)

3 hours 55 minutes ago
G&W Engineering Corporation is excited to announce the acquisition of Mid America Testing Laboratory (MATL), a leading full-service laboratory specializing in fenestration and enclosure testing. With this acquisition, G&W Engineering strengthens its Building Enclosure Services Team, expanding its capabilities to better serve industry clients. MATL, founded in 1942, has long been recognized for its expertise […]
Dede Hance

Vin de Set Building to Be Reborn After Fire With Restaurant, Apartments

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  St. Louis-based restaurant group On Point Hospitality, which owns two restaurants in the Central West End, said Monday it is opening a new concept in Downtown West. On Point Hospitality, which operates restaurant Yellowbelly and cocktail bar Lazy Tiger in the Central West End, later this year plans to open Extra Wavy […]
Rachel Finan

YWCA Southwestern Illinois Selected As Freezing For Funds Fundraiser Recipient

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ALTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois is honored to be the recipient of the Freezing for Funds 2025 fundraiser. At the YWCA Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, March 25, Executive Director Dorothy Hummel accepted a generous $5,100 donation from the Freezing for Funds organization. Representing Freezing for Funds were Shane Calhoon, Cami (Beaber) Giertz, Mark Haynes, Tawnya Hooper, Craig Lombardi, and Trisha Perks. The initiative, launched in 2022 by the Alton High School Class of 1986, raises funds for local nonprofits through an annual polar plunge event at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey. Since its first event in 2023, Freezing for Funds has grown in community support and impact. “We are thrilled by the overwhelming support we received this year,” said Cami (Beaber) Giertz, co-founder of Freezing for Funds. “It’s incredible to see our donations grow each year, and we’re proud to support such a great organization like YWCA.” Tawnya Hooper, fellow

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