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CDA seeks public input before final publication of 2025 Neighborhood Transformation Grant NOFAs

Former Senate President Dave Schatz came in sixth out of 21 candidates running for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in 2022

ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois will host its final Seed Swap of the spring season at the Hayner Library to provide community members with a sociable space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. Join fellow farmers and gardeners in celebration of the start of the spring gardening season at this community event, which is free and open to all. The second of Sierra Club’s two winter seed swaps will be held at the downtown location of the Hayner Public Library District in Alton on Saturday, March 8 from 12:00 to 2:00pm. To register for the Seed Swap at the Hayner Library, visit https://sc.org/seedswap-library . If you are sharing self-collected seeds, please label the homegrown seeds with the common or species name, year, and your name. If you are sharing commercial seed packets, there is no need to label the packets. Due to an anonymous donation, the Sierra Club will offer gardeners their choice of four different seed starter kits,

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The third year for St. Louis CITY SC comes with a new head coach and a new stadium name, but the team's ambitions remain the same.

A 72-year-old driver was shot in the back by another driver while he was sitting at a red, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor against the so-called Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act— a Republican bill that would revoke federal funding from schools with athletic programs that allow trans girls to participate on sports teams for women or girls. The bill—which lacks a clear enforcement mechanism—could subject women and girls to physical inspection by an adult if someone from an opposing team accused them of being transgender. It infringes on the privacy of girls and women and is a dangerous use of the powers of government to target student athletes of all ages. Durbin said, “Put yourself in the shoes of these families for just a moment. magine being the parent of a trans kid and telling your child they are not allowed to play on the same sports team as their friends at school because a politician said they couldn’t.”

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Heart recently launched their Royal Flush tour, and they’ve already announced plans for their next trek.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just revealed dates for the new tour, An Evening…

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Zūm is hosting a three-day hiring event to recruit over 240 bus drivers and 55 attendants to cover 220 bus routes across the St. Louis Public School District, with competitive wages ranging from $28 to $32 per hour for drivers and $17 to $19 for attendants.

COLE CAMP, Mo. - A Missouri high schooler managed to take the last spot available to be a part of this season of "The Voice," on Monday night's episode. Trevon Dawson, a 17-year-old from the mid-Missouri town of Cole Camp, covered country singer Bailey Zimmerman's song "Religiously" during his audition. What he didn't know was [...]

EAST ST. LOUIS — Students from the East St. Louis School District 189 showcased their musical talents during the district's Black History Program, held recently at a local venue. The event featured a live performance by the orchestra students, who played "Favorite Song" under the guidance of their instructor, Rosalind Rogers. The performance was part of the district's efforts to celebrate Black History Month, providing students an opportunity to engage with cultural themes through music. The program is aimed to highlight the importance of Black history and its impact on the community. "These talented strings students did an amazing job," the East St. Louis School District said in a statement. "The performance was well-received, with attendees expressing appreciation for the students' hard work and dedication." The event underscores the district's commitment to fostering artistic expression and cultural awareness among its students.

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With training camp in full swing, the St. Louis Battlehawks are gearing up for their return to game action this month. However, one key question remains: Who will take the reins at quarterback?

GODFREY - This year, a special celebration between friends turned into a fundraiser for the Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department. Susie Eckert and her friends have hosted an Oscars party for the past 20 years, complete with a red carpet, ballgowns and over 60 attendees. As the party grew, they moved it to Tony’s Ranch House in Godfrey and turned it into a fundraiser for local nonprofits. This year’s celebration was the final Oscars party, and they raised nearly $2,000 for the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s a blast,” said Mary Mathews, owner of Tony’s Ranch House. “It is a goal to have fun, and everybody gets to come out and have a good night out. But it’s also about helping the community as much as possible. going towards Godfrey Parks and Rec this year, which is just excellent. I’m very proud of the parks.” During the party, attendees walk the red carpet and vote on awards for Best Dressed,

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Green Day is once again taking a shot at the Donald Trump administration with a lyric change.During the band's show in Melbourne on Saturday, Billie Joe Armstrong sang the line…

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The recent book “Character Limit” exposes a perfect case study in destructive arrogance: Twitter was already building more sophisticated versions of everything Musk claimed he wanted. But Musk and his sycophants were so convinced of their own brilliance, and so certain everyone at Twitter was an idiot, they didn’t even bother to understand what was […]

An 18-year-old appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court on Monday and admitted to a 2023 fatal shooting after reaching a plea agreement with city prosecutors.

SPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield students earned awards and were elected to offices at the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation, held Feb. 28-March 2 at the Illinois State Capitol. Abbie Hasty of Alton was one of the UIS delegation award winners. The UIS delegation won five individual awards: Melody Colonel of Chester won the Outstanding Member of the Senate award. Maria Rodriguez Spengler of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, won the Outstanding Whip in the Senate award. Samuel Moore of Moweaqua won the Outstanding Committee Person in the Senate award. Abbie Hasty of Alton won the Outstanding Committee Chair in the House award. Timothy Malit of Springfield won the Outstanding Lobbyist award. UIS students competed against peers from 15 colleges and universities across Illinois. The simulation allows participants to serve as legislators, staffers, lobbyists, journalists and executive branch officials. Throughout the weekend, UIS students debated legislation,

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To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]