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Updated COVID-19 vaccines should be available by late September.

Repairs shut down the eastbound exit off the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, leaving drivers scrambling to find a different way home. FOX 2 is learning that the safety problems span deeper than the bridge buckling.

There are several reports out today about Kamala Harris's stand on taxes, though I'm not quite sure why. They're apparently based on vague statements from the campaign that Harris supports Joe Biden's tax proposals from several months ago, but there have been no firm details about this. Nonetheless, two of Biden's proposals have been making ...continue reading "Kamala Harris’s kinda sorta tax plans"

Music at the Intersection is back for its third year — and they are bringing living legends and beloved local acts on stage together. Acts include Chaka Khan, Black Pumas, Chingy and Keyon Harrold. Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s Chris Hansen, executive director, and Larry Morris, director of programs and partnerships, shared what audiences can expect during the festival.

From live music and art festivals to unique flea markets and enriching educational workshops, the variety and appeal of events in the area are truly remarkable. Whether you're a fan of vintage shopping, looking to enjoy a family-friendly festival, or hoping to expand your knowledge with a class, there's something for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of events, visit Our Community Calendar ! If you want to make sure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Promotion Services! 33rd Annual "Olden Days" is set to take place on August 24 & 25, 2024, at the Tri-County Antique Club Grounds in Dow, IL. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities including apple pie judging, garden tractor pulls, a car show, and a parade of power. Kids can enjoy the barrel train ride, Agri-Land play area, grain play box, covered wagon ride, and various games and contests. With lots of food available and museums to explore,

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CARROLLTON — The frequency of and damages caused by severe storms and other natural hazards in Greene County will be discussed when the Greene County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meets at the Greene County Health Department, 310 5th Street in Carrollton, at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. This Committee, comprised of County, township, municipal, healthcare, education, fire protection district, and drainage and levee district representatives, as well as technical partners and stakeholders, will meet over the next several months to update the Greene County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. All Committee meetings are open to the public. “The goal of this Committee meeting is to identify how often severe weather events occur within the County and what kinds of damages have resulted. Based on this information we will compile lists of activities and projects to reduce damages caused by these events,” said Cale Hoesman, Greene County Emergency Services and Disaste

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The theme for the second night of the Democratic National Convention could have been summed up in one word: Mothers.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit – in partnership with the City of Fairview Heights and other partners – today unveiled the Transit Stop Transformation Project at the Fairview Heights Center, located at 9720 W Route 161 in Fairview Heights. Key representatives of the project and elected officials made formal remarks, cut the ribbon and invited those in attendance to explore the new, revitalized space. The opening comes after a months-long process of getting input from transit riders, area residents, elected officials and stakeholders through a series of design workshops, surveys and community events – and starting and completing construction. “This is our sixth project to date – and the fourth one completed in St. Clair County,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit, who helped spearhead the transformation. “Each ha

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ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that pavement resurfacing of U.S. 67 (Martin Luther King Drive) between 10th Street in Alton and Illinois 111 in Godfrey will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com. Lane closures on I-70 in Madison County HIGHLAND – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that pavement repairs on Interstate 70 between Prairie Road and the Bond County line in Madison County will require intermittent daytime

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HARDIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the study to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 16/100 over the Illinois River (Joe Page Bridge). The meeting will be held: Thursday, March 21 5-8 p.m. Calhoun High School 102 Calhoun Ave., Hardin IDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, has initiated the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Study of the Joe Page Bridge, which carries Illinois 16/100 over the Illinois River to connect Calhoun and Greene counties. The Phase I study will look at options for the rehabilitation or replacement of the existing bridge. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the project, including conceptual corridors for viewing and comment, and obtain public input. Handouts and display boards will be available for public review, as well as information regarding engineering, land acquisition and environmental issues. Representatives from IDOT and

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Wednesday has brought some sightings of bears for Affton residents, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.

(The Center Square) – Before children started riding buses to school this week for the first days of classes, the Missouri State Highway Patrol revealed approximately 11% of buses failed inspection or were taken out of service, according to an…

Rocker Sebastian Bach plans to spend some more time on the road this year.The former Skid Row frontman just announced a new set of fall dates, kicking off Oct. 4…

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JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center was cited with the "most severe" violation of the Nursing Home Care Act, which occurs when a condition or occurrence at the facility proximately causes a resident’s death. Located at 1001 S. State Street in Jerseyville, Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center was one of five Illinois facilities to be cited with AA violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2024. They will be fined $77,200. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) report on Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center addressed several incidents at the facility, including one resident who repeatedly fell and another who developed pressure ulcers. Both residents also had issues with foot care. The report also documented the facility’s “failures” in their management of the COVID-19 pandemic, which IDPH said resulted in the death of five residents. “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed

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Here's a headline in the Los Angeles Times today: Southern California electric bills are soaring. Here’s why, and how to save money There have been anecdotal reports that, for some consumers, bills have skyrocketed, even by hundreds of dollars. And Californians are looking for answers. ....In California, the driving force behind rate hikes is utilities ...continue reading "Why oh why are electric bills so high in LA?"

The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed Indiana’s age verification law to go into effect — even as the Supreme Court has suggested a similar law in Texas might be unconstitutional. The Seventh Circuit panel handed down this ruling, letting the law go into effect just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court decided […]

EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury has indicted three Metro East residents, alleging they fraudulently obtained over $20,000 each in pandemic relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The indictments charge Katherine L. Liggins, 36, Eric C. Scott, 43, and Tamika N. Wilson, 44, all of Belleville, with wire fraud and making false statements. At the time of the alleged misconduct, Liggins, Scott, and Wilson were full-time employees of the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in St. Louis County. The U.S. Small Business Administration created the PPP to mitigate the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, offering forgivable loans to struggling businesses for payroll and operational costs. "Countless small business owners and employees fell on hard economic times during the COVID-19 pandemic, and PPP loans allowed many to keep their families fed and lights on," said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. "In one of the most prevalent and widespread fraud

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