FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson has apparently decided his latest form of politically motivated lawfare (the thing he insisted he would end once he took over) should be threatening Google over… checks notes… having spam filters that work too well at blocking actual spam. In a letter sent to Google CEO Sundar Pichai last week, Ferguson […]
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S. M. Wilson & Co., a construction management and general contracting firm based in St. Louis, has hired Sean Fuller as the new Director of Field Operations, a position that has been reestablished to support the company’s growth. Fuller brings extensive construction expertise, with 30 years of experience across various types and sizes of projects, […]
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police Department Sgt. Brian Cave retired on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, after more than 25 years of service. Cave worked his final shift with the department on Tuesday, marking the end of a long career in law enforcement. The Granite City Police Department expressed appreciation for his years of dedication and noted that he will be missed. “We wish him the best in the future,” the department said in a statement.
COLUMBIA - A local benefit concert will raise money for veterans in the Greater St. Louis region and beyond. On Sept. 5 and 6, 2025, community members are invited to Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia for a two-day concert titled “Songs4Soldiers.” All proceeds will go to the Songs4Soldiers nonprofit, which works with VAs across the U.S. to help veterans with anything from housing to transportation to service animals. “You can just expect a really cool, family-friendly concert,” said Dustin Row, founder of Songs4Soldiers. “I’ve played in a million golf tournaments. I’ve donated to a ton of charities, as we all do, right? As everybody does. But what’s cool about Songs4Soldiers is…for your money, we also give you a pretty good return on a pretty quality event. It’s not like you’re just donating to the charity and nothing’s coming back to you. You get to be here. You get to experience it. You get to have fun.”
Blondie is revisiting their 1999 comeback album No Exit with a new reissue.No Exit Deluxe Edition will include a remastered version of the original album, which featured the hit “Maria," along with remixes and new…
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a new funding opportunity to fund projects addressing emerging contaminants in drinking and/or source water in small or disadvantaged communities. The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program will provide over $40 million to assist communities in completing construction projects to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) or Manganese in drinking and/or source water. A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this opportunity has been posted to the Illinois EPA website. The EC-SDC Grant program will fund projects for communities on the Illinois EPA’s Public Water Supply Loan Program Emerging Contaminant Intended Funding Lists for FY2025 and FY2026. Emerging contaminants are identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Contaminant Candidate Lists (CCL) 1-5. PFAS are a series of man-made
by Burnea Lester & Kevin McMullin, SITE Improvement Association LET’S STOP PRETENDING IT DIDN’T HAPPEN! We often hear the phrase “silence before the storm.” But in construction, the storm I’m talking about comes after… after the death of a coworker, friend, or family member who has died by suicide. The silence that follows is heavy, […]
JERSEY - A former FBI agent and a survivor of a violent family attack will share their story Thursday night, Sept. 4, 2025, in a live podcast episode of "The Brighter Side of Blue." Retired FBI Agent Frank Brostrom previously discussed the Henry Hersman case, a violent and chaotic event that involved Hersman attempting to firebomb his parents’ home with his young daughter inside. At the time, listeners heard the story with a mix of disbelief and dark humor. Unbeknownst to the podcast team, Henry Hersman’s daughter, Sally, was listening. Sally Christine Arbuthnot, now a detective with the Jersey County Sheriff's Office, was six years old when her father tried to set fire to her grandparents’ home while she was inside. Instead of being offended by the podcast’s laughter at the chaos of the case, she reached out to the hosts to share that the laughter was healing. "Because sometimes when you’ve lived through hell, all you can do is laugh at the insanity o
ALTON - Hop in the car and take a road trip to southwest Illinois this fall and discover authentic small-town charm coupled with stunning fall color drives, scenic and historic guided tours, adventures in u-pick orchards, corn maze adventures and spectacularly spooky haunted sites. When it comes to fall, the Great Rivers & Routes region has more than its share of fun, adventure and relaxing getaways on tap. “Fall is really a great time to visit southwest Illinois and the Great Rivers & Routes region,” says Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. “We are the perfect week day escape and weekend getaway destination. There are so many things to do here – from rock climbing in the state’s largest state park, to classically haunted tours, unparalleled scenic color drives and tours to embracing the literal giants of The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois.” The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau offers spectacular
CHICAGO — Illinois Lottery players have another shot at a mind-boggling, life-changing windfall this weekend. The Powerball jackpot is now a staggering $1.7 billion for the next drawing on Saturday night. If won, it would be the third-largest Powerball jackpot and the third-largest lottery jackpot won in U.S. history. Several Illinois Lottery players are celebrating after winning big money from last night’s drawing. One lucky Illinois player won $1 million after matching five numbers. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Joe’s Tobacco & Vape, located at 1945 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. In addition, two players won $100,000 after matching four numbers and the Powerball, plus the game’s Power Play feature. And six players matched four numbers and the Powerball to win $50,000 each. DRAW DATE PRIZE AMOUNT WINNING RETAILER 9/3/25 $1,000,000 Joe’s Tobacco & Vape 1945 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 9/3/25 $100,000
ST. LOUIS - Spire Missouri, a natural gas provider in the St. Louis area, is set for another rate hike this fall, a move expected to increase monthly customer bills by 10% on average. On Wednesday, the Missouri Public Service Commission approved a plan for a $210 million rate increase for natural gas customers of [...]
Since before RFK Jr. was even confirmed into his position as the head of HHS and American health, I have been pleading for someone to step in and correct this obvious mistake. Everything about his first half a year or so in the role has been a disaster. Layoffs and resignations at HHS agencies have […]
MADISON, Ill. - Start your engines! NASCAR roars back into the Metro East this weekend as Enjoy Illinois 300 returns to World Wide Technology Raceway for the fourth consecutive year. For the first time ever, WWT Raceway will play host to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, serving as the second of 10 playoff races on the road [...]
MARYVILLE - The Village of Maryville announced that Keebler Road at Illinois Route 162 will be closed. The closure began Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The closure will require motorists to use a detour route via Old Keebler Road to Illinois Route 157. Beginning the third week of September, weather permitting, Illinois Route 162 will be reduced to one lane. This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place until the completion of the project. The construction involves the installation of a roundabout, which is anticipated to be finished by late winter or early spring of 2026. Village of Maryville officials urged all motorists to exercise caution when traveling through the affected area.
GODFREY - Madison County authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening, Sept. 3, 2025, on Martin Luther King Boulevard (U.S. 67) near Godfrey Road. At approximately 9:22 p.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Godfrey Fire Department responded to the scene about half a mile south of Godfrey Road. Preliminary investigation indicates a black Toyota Tacoma traveling northbound struck a pedestrian who was walking northbound near the edge of the roadway. The area was unlit, and there were no nearby intersections or crosswalks. After the initial collision, the Toyota driver pulled to the side of the road. At that time, a second vehicle traveling in the same area also struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota initially left but was located shortly afterward in the parking lot of his residence in Alton, with assistance from the Alton Police Department. All drivers involved are cooperating
Surveys show that most of us place a high priority on our health and wellness. That’s probably not surprising to hear. But as common a goal as improving health is, it can sometimes feel like a mystery how we can actually work toward it, with busy days filled with work, family and other important activities. Luckily, small changes can have meaningful health benefits, and those benefits grow over time. Try these 15 simple tips that focus on behaviors most of us could start today. Stock up on frozen vegetables . They’re easy, ready when you need them and as healthy as fresh options when they have no added salt or sugar. Place fruit where you can see it — on the counter, top shelf of the refrigerator or your desk. Make it as easy as possible to choose these snacks over less-healthy ones. Keep a reusable water bottle filled and close by . Plain water is the healthiest and easiest way to stay hydrated. Add a mini walk — a micro break
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