Wally's, known for its massive travel centers, has planted roots in the St. Louis area with a new corporate office, signaling the company's commitment to the region as it eyes further expansion.
We used to be above this. We used to make fun of the in-fighting occurring in autocratic nations. We used to mock the sycophancy of government officials who spent most of their time jockeying for the position of loyalest loyalist, something that usually came packaged with an inordinate amount of backstabbing. We used to think […]
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County woman alleging she stole several thousand dollars from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s drug asset forfeiture account while employed as the office manager for the state’s attorney’s office. The Attorney General’s office charged Jacalyn Walker, 35, of Carlinville with one count of theft of government property less than $10,000, a Class 2 felony punishable by up to seven years in prison; as well as five counts of wire fraud and six counts of official misconduct, all Class 3 felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Sentences will be served concurrently and are ultimately determined by the court. Walker’s next court date is May 13. “My office regularly partners with state’s attorneys around Illinois to protect residents from individuals who prey upon children, traffic drugs and guns, and so much more. It is unacceptable that someone would take advantage
Associated Bank built out a nearly 6,000-square-foot space at 10044 W. Florissant Ave. in the Delwood Crossing shopping center, its first branch in Missouri and its ninth in the St. Louis metro area.
A Greenville, Illinois-based manufacturer is set to play a pivotal role in one of the largest residential geothermal projects in U.S. history, with potential ripple effects for its workforce and production capacity.
EAST ST. LOUIS — Nine individuals have been charged with federal immigration-related offenses in southern Illinois over the past two months, according to U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. The charges stem from cases in Effingham, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties. The defendants, all identified as illegal aliens, face a range of charges including illegal reentry after deportation and possession of firearms. Eight of the nine are repeat offenders, Weinhoeft said, noting that most had been deported previously and subsequently reentered the United States. The only exception faces a firearms-related charge. “Every time an illegal immigrant unlawfully enters the United States, they commit a federal crime,” Weinhoeft said. “These charges show our commitment to prioritizing repeat offenders and those who threaten public safety.” The individuals charged include Josue Lopez-Serrano, 35, of Mexico, charged with illegal reentry in Monroe County; Angel Carmona-Perez,
SPRINGFIELD, IL. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the winners of her 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Natasha O’Brien, from Springfield High School, was declared the winner of the contest for her piece titled “Oh, Do I?” Her artwork will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one year. Second place was awarded to “David and the Lion” by Aysha Spence from Eisenhower High School in Decatur and third place was awarded to “Lipstick on a Pig” by Leah Sanderfield from Glenwood High School in Chatham. The winners were selected by judges Julie Dailey, a local artist based out of Springfield, Betsy Dollar, the Executive Director of the Springfield Art Association, and Johnette Mitchell, a leader in the Decatur area art community. Congresswoman Budzinski with Natasha O’Brien, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. “We received so many incredible submissions and had a number
WASHINGTON β President Donald Trump said Monday he fully supports the secretary of Defense, despite The New York Times reporting over the weekend that Pete Hegseth shared details of a bombing campaign in Yemen in a second group chat, this time with his wife and brother. βAsk the Houthis how much dysfunction there is?β Trump […]
As more people will be spending their time outdoors with temperatures jumping into the 80s this week, it serves as a reminder to be cautious around one plant for you and your pets.
After nearly three decades at the helm, L3 Corp.'s founder is passing the torch to a new president, marking a significant shift for the commercial real estate brokerage.
There was a mini R.E.M. reunion in the band's hometown of Athens, Georgia, on Sunday.R.E.M.βs Peter Buck was headlining a show with Drivinβ Nβ Cryinβ singer Kevn Kinney at the…