BELLEVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and local leaders to highlight the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bond program to communities statewide. The program is designed to support economic growth with financing options to develop and revitalize communities through major tourism, entertainment, retail, and destination-based projects in STAR bond districts.
Here’s what’s strange about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the law that made the open internet possible: Both sides of the traditional political spectrum hate it. But for opposite reasons. That, alone, should highlight that something is wrong in their analysis. Republicans hate it because they say it lets websites censor conservative speech. […]
ROXANA - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has recognized Roxana High School students Trenton Hollaway and Ava Cherry as its January Service Above Self award winners, highlighting their service. The recognition took place in connection with the Riverbend East Rotary Club. Club President Mark Smith presented certificates to Hollaway and Cherry.
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This article originally comes from the Waterways Journal from December 2025, page 48. Late last year, America’s Central Port (ACP) in Granite City, Ill., north of St. Louis, released its 2050 Master Plan, a compilation of 60 projects the port hopes to undertake in the next 20 years, with a total estimated cost of $355.6 million. For towboat and barge […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to the White House, the governors and the National Governors Association. The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting […]
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. Cindy Clemishire was 12 years old on Christmas night in 1982 when a traveling evangelist staying with her family first abused […]
The Eagles have several shows booked for 2026, but time may be running out to see them live. During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Don Henley indicated that this year…
ALTON - Riverbend residents have the chance to learn more about Alton’s Black community throughout Black History Month. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 through 28, 2026, community members can stop by Alton City Hall to view an expansive collection of Black History Month artifacts, newspaper articles, and information related to Alton’s Black heritage. Curated by Sheila Goins, Eva Perkins and Charlotte Johnson, this exhibit marks its fifth year at City Hall and promises to be as
MoDOT crews will close the Page Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard interchange from Friday at 8 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m. to demolish the westbound side of the Page bridge.
The St. Charles County Police Department has announced a controlled explosion scheduled for Monday morning at 1701 Schluersburg Road in Augusta, which will produce loud noises but pose no danger to the community.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 became law thirty years ago today, on February 8, 1996. Buried in a corner of that sprawling law was Section 230, a law that says websites aren’t liable for third-party content. Section 230 didn’t receive much attention when it was passed, but it has since emerged as one of Congress’ most important […]