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Daily Deal: Opusonix Pro Subscription

7 months ago
Opusonix is the workflow-first platform built for music producers and engineers who are tired of endless email chains and scattered files. By centralizing feedback, versions, and tasks in one structured workspace, it helps you cut email traffic by up to 90% so you can focus more on creating and less on chasing approvals. From time-coded […]
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Multiple Statutory Sodomy, Rape Charges Issued Against Man

7 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued 12 felony charges against James Mahoney, 66, of the 12400 block of Elaine Drive in St. Louis, alleging he repeatedly sexually assaulted a victim over a period spanning 2002 to 2011, authorities said. The charges were issued on Thursday, March 26, according to a statement dated April 2, 2026, from St. Louis County. Mahoney's charges are as follows: Five (5) counts - Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree –

GA Group & Capital Recovery Group To Manage Alton Steel's Online Auction Event

7 months ago
ALTON - Alton Steel Inc. at 5 Cut Street in Alton has announced that bidding for the remaining assets of the 2,000,000 square foot steel mill will take place in an online auction. The bidding closes on April 8, 9, and 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time each day. A preview will take place on April 6-7-8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The auction will be managed by GA Group & Capital Recovery Group on behalf of Alton Steel. The assets featured in the auction are as follows:

Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general

7 months ago
President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since [...]
Rebecca Beitsch

The Wedge Marks One-Year Anniversary With Events and Deals

7 months ago
ALTON - The Wedge will mark its first anniversary in Alton, and they have a few events and deals prepared to celebrate. Throughout the month of April, there are several deals available for those who wish to utilize the building’s coworking and office spaces. On April 24, 2026, community members can also join a rooftop celebration with live music, networking opportunities and more. CEO Scot Heathman and Community Manager Stephanie Schrage can’t wait to bring the community

Budzinski Condemns President Trump Executive Order Targeting Vote-By-Mail

7 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order 14399, titled “ Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections .” The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Social Security Administration, to compile lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state and requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver ballots only to voters

Recount Shows Closer Vote Tallies For Long Lake Ballot Referenda

7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – A hand recount of results for two ballot refenda in the Madison County 2026 primaries show much different vote totals than initially reported. At issue were two referenda that appeared on the ballot for voters within the Long Lake Fire Protection District. One asked voters whether the district’s property tax rate of .30% should be raised to .40%, while the other asked whether a special tax should be levied to fund an emergency ambulance service. Multiple voters reached

Volunteers Needed: CASA Volunteer Shares How to Help Kids Navigate the Judicial System

7 months ago
BELLEVILLE - A local volunteer with CASA of Southwestern Illinois shared her experience to encourage others to join the CASA mission and help kids navigate the judicial system. CASA, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates, work with kids who have experienced abuse or neglect, most of whom are in the foster care system. CASA volunteers spend time with the kids and speak on their behalf in court to help the judge make decisions in the best interest of the child. Volunteer Stacy Sayuk explained

Missouri House passes bill to study psilocybin therapy for veterans and first responders

7 months ago
After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin — also known as “magic mushrooms” — and other alternative therapies to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care.  Veterans and first-responders would be able to possess the psychedelic if […]
Rebecca Rivas