This Interactive Self-Rotating Cat Toy Ball is a USB-rechargeable toy featuring 360-degree rolling movements, obstacle avoidance, and changing LED lights to help keep cats entertained. It’s built out of scratch-resistant and bite-resistant materials, the ball is tough enough to withstand rough play from high-energy kittens and adult cats alike. It’s on sale for $20. Note: […]
A 2024 law that allowed charter schools to open in Boone County is not an unconstitutional “special law,” a Cole County judge ruled Thursday. Columbia Public Schools challenged the statute, arguing that it violated the Missouri Constitution’s prohibition on special laws, which single out localities or people when a general law could apply. But even […]
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Fire Department will test drone technology to see how it could be incorporated into its operations. According to officials, the department will conduct a 30-day evaluation to determine how the technology can support emergency response efforts. Officials hope to gain a better understanding of the technology's capabilities, limitations and [...]
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general, today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers’ private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. Illinois will receive approximately $10.5 million. Raoul and coalition claim the sold data included personally identifiable data, suc
Federal agents arrested 21 undocumented individuals during targeted operations in Springfield and Peoria between October 26 and October 28, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced $156 million in investments for housing initiatives as part of Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD)—Governor Pritzker’s comprehensive housing plan designed to address Illinois’ housing crisis and support Illinois working families. Of the $156 million in total investments, $103 million is new funding secured for the FY27 budget as part of BUILD. BUILD is designed to
Family Theatre at Florissant Performing Arts Center To Present Children’s show Nov. 21 The Florissant Performing Arts Center has announce that for the opening production of their 39th season, will be Theater Works USA’s Rosie Revere, Ada Twist & Iggy Peck: The Questioneers, author Andrea Beaty of the Rosie Revere book series, will be live […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School has introduced an exciting new position to help students prepare for life after high school. Samantha Kistner took on the role of college/career counselor last year. In this position, she works with seniors to fill out college applications, complete financial aid applications, apply to trade schools, and generally prepare for their next steps. She also works with juniors on SAT testing and one-on-one conversations about their postsecondary plans. The
Prediction-market operator Kalshi has sued Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, seeking to block the state from enforcing sports betting laws against its sports prediction marketplace.
JERSEY COUNTY – A county-level advisory board may soon return to recommend a path forward regarding a data center proposed on protected agricultural land in Jersey County. The Jersey County Committee on County Service Offices, Public Safety and County Offices voted unanimously on Oct. 28, 2026 to recommend the appointments of three additional members to the county’s Agricultural Area Protection Board. The board is currently chaired by Jeff Blackorby, a conservationist with the county’s
ALTON - Amy Elik hopes to secure a fourth term as the State Representative for the 111th District in Illinois. Elik first won the state representative seat in 2020. She has an office in Alton and often travels to Springfield for legislative sessions. As Election Day approaches, she encourages people to get out and vote. She noted that she is interested in helping people live their best lives. “That has been my goal all along, just to help people solve problems,” Elik said. “What
Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental, according to police in South Carolina, who said Wednesday they are closing their investigation."Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of…
A-B InBev reported third-quarter revenue of $16.5 billion. This growth was largely pushed by the company’s no-alcohol beer and "beyond beer" categories.
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