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Illinois journalists, podcasters sue tech companies over using their voice to train AI

1 day 8 hours ago
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A group of journalists, podcasters and voice actors in Illinois are suing several major technology companies, alleging the corporations used their voices without consent to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The nine lawsuits accuse the companies of collecting and using voice data without permission, violating Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, commonly known [...]
Joshua Hightower and Alex Whitney

Missouri lawmaker pushes for temporary gas tax suspension

1 day 8 hours ago
Missouri State Rep. Tricia Byrnes is proposing a temporary suspension of the state's gas tax, aiming to provide drivers relief at the pump. The proposal could potentially save consumers approximately 50 cents per gallon, as gas prices in Maryland Heights recently stood at $4.29 per gallon.
Taylor Harris

Game Dev Streisands Negative Reviews After Asking For One To Be Deleted

1 day 9 hours ago
In the online world, we certainly have seen some companies make very poor decisions when it comes to dealing with negative reviews of their products or services. While it can be very frustrating to see this sort of online negativity pop up, the response to a negative review can be as telling as the review […]
Timothy Geigner

Wood River Approves Redevelopment Agreements Along Ferguson Avenue

1 day 9 hours ago
WOOD RIVER – Two redevelopment projects are moving forward in downtown Wood River, including three new businesses and six loft apartments. At their May 18, 2026 meeting, City Council members approved two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements for redevelopment projects on Ferguson Avenue. These include an agreement with JAME Properties LLC for 53 E. Ferguson Ave. and a separate agreement with AMERICAINS LLC at 84 E. Ferguson Ave. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office lists

Soulcial Kitchen to Debut 'The Chef & The General' Food Truck at Alton Block Party

1 day 10 hours ago
ALTON — At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, Soulcial Kitchen will unveil its newest mobile addition — The Chef & The General food truck — at the Block Party for Good in downtown Alton. The debut marks far more than the launch of another food truck. It is the next chapter in Soulcial Kitchen’s Currency of Caring movement and a public statement that food, done right, is one of the most powerful tools we have to restore dignity, build community, and remind every neighbor

Wait, the Missouri Legislature had a ... 'normal' final week of session?!

1 day 12 hours ago
On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.

Wait, the Missouri Legislature had a ... 'normal' final week of session?!

1 day 12 hours ago
On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.