David Bowie fans are apparently really into vinyl records.The U.K.'s Official Charts recently came out with a list of the bestselling vinyl records of the past 10 years, and while Taylor Swift’s…
Flight Club St. Louis is celebrating the grand opening of its new patio with the Garden Party on the Patio on April 9 from 4-8 PM. Guests can enjoy live […]
JERSEYVILLE – Major renovations to three of Jerseyville’s municipal buildings were highlighted in a recent “workshop” meeting of Jerseyville city officials on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Building and Zoning Director Jeff Soer said upgrades were urgently needed at City Hall, which is attached to the Police and Fire Department buildings at 115 E. Prairie St. “We hadn’t done anything to City Hall since 1998,” Soer said. “It was not energy efficient, needed a lot of work.” City Hall previously lacked insulation, making it cold in the winter months; Soer said a new exterior “skin” of the building now contains insulation. In addition to a new HVAC system, new roofs were also installed on City Hall and the Police and Fire buildings, all of which received upgrades to their facades. “It’s done very well this year through the winter,” he added. “It was always freezing in City Hall, drafty … this year
I’m not going to rehash the entire recent history of book bans/book challenges in this nation. Suffice to say that ever since Trump first took office in 2017, there’s been a significant increase in the number of suddenly “concerned” citizens seeking to remove books from libraries and a corresponding, equally-significant increase in legislation seeking to […]
After a heavy lobbying effort, backers of video lottery games squeezed a slim majority out of the Missouri House on Wednesday, sending a bill promising $350 million a year for schools to the state Senate. By an 83-73 vote — just one more than the minimum needed to pass — the House approved the bill […]
After a heavy lobbying effort, backers of video lottery games squeezed a slim majority out of the Missouri House on Wednesday, sending a bill promising $350 million a year for schools to the state Senate. By an 83-73 vote — just one more than the minimum needed to pass — the House approved the bill […]
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has transformed the construction industry by creating intelligent digital representations of buildings. Virtual design and construction (VDC) builds upon BIM by integrating these models with scheduling, cost estimation and project coordination to optimize design, engineering and operational workflows.
Together, these technologies create a powerful platform where architects, engineers, developers and contractors can collaborate effectively to solve complex problems…
MARINE - Madison County Sheriff's Office detectives have been actively investigating a series of business and residential burglaries over the past couple of months. Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025, they executed a search warrant in the 10000 block of Lower Marine Road, where they interviewed several individuals and seized multiple items of evidence, some of which were returned to their rightful owners. During the course of the search, an explosive device was discovered, prompting authorities to secure the scene. Agents from the SOS Bomb Squad, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were called to assist. As of now, officials have said that there is no safety risk to residents in the area. The Madison County Sheriff's Office continues to work in collaboration with federal agencies as the investigation remains ongoing.
MACOUPIN COUNTY — A tractor driver was rescued after a bridge collapsed in Macoupin County on Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, sending the vehicle into a creek. The incident occurred at approximately 3:42 p.m. Sunday when the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call regarding the collapse. Sheriff Shawn Kahl reported that the tractor was crossing a bridge when it gave way, plunging the vehicle into water estimated to be 14 to 15 feet deep. The bridge, located at the corner of Valley Road and Ridge Road in rural Carlinville, is a well-traveled route for local residents. The driver, who was trapped inside the cab, managed to keep his head above water, allowing him to breathe, the sheriff said. “This is the first time in my 26 years of service that I’ve encountered such an incident,” Kahl said. “The ordeal involved a fairly long bridge over Macoupin Creek, and it was fortunate that the cab did not fill with water.” Kahl said
SPRINGFIELD – With cases of measles being reported in more than 20 jurisdictions around the United States, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has unveiled a new data dashboard to help school officials and members of the public assess the potential severity of any outbreaks of measles, should one occur in Illinois. The new Measles Outbreak Simulator Dashboard makes it easy for the public to find out the measles vaccination rate in any school in Illinois, public or private, and to determine the risk of a child being exposed to measles if a case is introduced in their school. Illinois has had no reported cases of measles since an outbreak in Chicago in early 2024 and there are currently no active measles outbreak investigations in Illinois. However, IDPH officials are closely monitoring an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico that has resulted in more than 530 confirmed cases, including three deaths, two of them children. “IDPH continues to work closely wit
The St. Louis firm, now bankrupt, was once worth $1.35 billion. Early investors, former executives and others directly familiar with the company say its demise was the result of a confluence of circumstances.
JERSEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting 18 workshops throughout the state to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities. The Special Programs Assistance Conferences are designed to help potential grantees take part in the department’s Economic Development Program, Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program and Safe Routes to School Program. “Thanks to Gov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, there is more opportunity than ever for our local partners to work with us to accomplish projects that improve mobility, safety and quality of life in their communities,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. “These workshops are a one-stop shop to learn about some of our more popular programs, as well as to get help tapping into the tools and resources that can make a positive impact in cities, towns and neighborhoods across Illinois." The events are geared
SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spearheading an effort to recognize the legacy and impact of former Governor and Secretary of State Jim Edgar by designating the Jim Edgar Reading Room at the Illinois State Library. “It’s a privilege to honor the legacy of Governor Jim Edgar – an incredible statesman, advocate and friend – for his career of service to our state and its citizens,” Giannoulias said. “The Jim Edgar Reading Room celebrates the former Governor and Secretary of State’s vital contributions to the state’s library and literacy programs, which continue to have had an indelible impact throughout our state.” Giannoulias drafted House Joint Resolution 0025 , which formally names the Reading Room in Edgar’s honor. The bipartisan resolution passed the Illinois House Tuesday and now heads to the Senate for a vote. Serving as State Librarian during his term as Secretary of State, Edgar oversaw
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