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As we highlighted recently, despite press coverage saying otherwise, former Twitter security boss Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s whistleblowing report about the company actually supported Twitter’s underlying legal argument regarding how it counts spam in the mDAU. Remember, Musk doesn’t really have an escape clause here and the spam stuff is made up nonsense. The underlying issue […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- When Illinois' budget impasse started, the state had no money in its savings account. The same can be said for the pandemic. But that is changing as the state continues to pour money into its Rainy Day Fund. State Comptroller Susana Mendoza deposited $100 million into the fund on Wednesday, bringing [...]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A new law recently signed by Governor Pritzker may help college students save some money amidst the high price of tuition. The new law, sponsored by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign), requires universities to give students access to online versions of their course materials on the first day of class. These [...]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- For months, the Illinois Department of Human Services has failed to move inmates that are unfit to stand trial from the Sangamon County Jail. Now, the county is suing the state. “If they're not going to do this on their own, then it presses us into action,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell [...]

This story first appeared in the Missouri Independent. When the attorney general’s lawsuit challenging St. Louis’ plan to use federal funds to support abortion access was moved to federal court, it didn’t draw much attention.

Missourians are concerned about affordability of health care and want the government to enact consumer protections, according to a recent survey.

Jeff Beck recently announced dates for a fall U.S. headlining tour, and now comes word that the British guitar legend will perform most of his shows with actor/rocker Johnny Depp,…

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Two St. Charles County teens were found safe a day after they went missing, police said Wednesday.

The new law allows the Circuit Attorney to file the motion if they believe the convicted person may be innocent or had been erroneously convicted.

In Travelers, Tracks, and Tycoons: The Railroad in American Legend and Life, Nicholas Fry draws on a local trove of transportation history to tell the story of two centuries on the rails.

“There are venomous snakes here,” said Vukovich. “Twenty-three species of snakes have been documented.”

For the first time in its 58-year history, the chief executive officer of Imo's Pizza will not be a member of the Imo family.

Trying to complete the task of winning the division is just one of many reasons why this will be a must-watch month for Cardinals fans.

ALTON - Two cars collided on Sixth and Piasa in Alton around 10 a.m. Thursday and a nearby power pole and lines were damaged. Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief Tom House said there were no injuries in this accident and that no one was taken to the hospital from the scene. Ameren Illinois was called to the scene broke off at ground one pushed into the pole and confirmed the pole was broken off. Thankfully, there was no power loss in that area. Ameren will likely be working on the pole and wires repair throughout Thursday afternoon and motorists are recommended to avoid the area.

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A grand jury indicted a 36-year-old St. Peters woman this week for committing six-figure fraud involving the federal government's pandemic loan program.

ST. LOUIS, MO. - Holland Construction Services recently broke ground on a $6 million expansion and renovation project at Dorris Intermediate School in Collinsville, Illinois. Construction work on the existing school, which was built in 1962 and has a current enrollment of roughly 1,000 students, is set to begin the first week of September and has a completion date in the fall of 2023. “This expansion will give our students the additional space they need to learn and grow in the classroom along with additional space for some of our students with higher needs,” said Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Superintendent Dr. Brad Skertich. “The district felt Holland would be the best fit for this project because of their previous work and reputation. We have been incredibly impressed with their open communication, keeping us aware of every step in the process and we’re very excited to get started.” The 14,000 square foot expansion consists of a two-story

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Kansas is the sixth of Missouri’s eight neighboring states to legalize sports wagering.

Yesterday, a St. Peters woman was indicted in federal court on charges of fraudulently obtaining more than $200,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Trashunda M. Harrison, 36, is facing two counts of bank fraud and seven counts of wire fraud. According to an indictment, from June 2020 to April 2021, Harrison submitted multiple Paycheck Protection Program loan applications for three businesses: The Quiet Space LLC, StrutN 80s LLC and Blow LLC.