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GLEN CARBON – The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum has partnered with the Glen Carbon Centennial Library to offer a speaker presentation by Charlene Blair, titled "Philately: Charlene Blair's Journey," on Sat., Aug. 17 at 2 pm. This free event is open to the public and will be held at the Heritage Museum, located at 124 School Street, Glen Carbon. The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum is also presenting the "Cover to Cover" exhibition curated by Charlene Blair that is currently on display at the museum. Blair started collecting stamps in the early 1990s, specifically ones featuring African Americans. The Black Heritage collection is the most popular series amongst post offices, honoring African Americans that have a wide-variety of backgrounds and community influences. As a collector and exhibitor, Blair has hundreds of stamps in her collection. During her speaker presentation, Blair will share extensive knowledge of her collection, its historical relevance and give an overview of

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Abortion will be on Missouri’s statewide ballot in November. An initiative petition to enshrine the right to abortion up until the point of fetal viability received final approval Tuesday, securing a place on the general election ballot. If the measure receives a majority of votes, Missouri could become the first state to overturn an abortion […]

BRIGHTON - A man from Medora has been charged in Jersey County with residential burglary and theft after stealing a four-wheeler and more from a Brighton residence. Kyle E. Wallace, 38, of Medora, was charged with one count each of residential burglary and theft over $500. On June 17, 2024, Wallace allegedly entered a residence in Brighton without authority, intending to commit a theft. He was additionally charged with stealing a red 1990 Honda four-wheeler and various coins; the stolen items had a combined value over $500. A petition to deny his pretrial release notes Wallace’s “extensive criminal history,” including prior charges of driving under the influence and domestic battery, as well as firearm and drug offenses. Wallace was also previously convicted of residential burglary and, while committing this latest offense, was on pretrial release from a case of unlawful weapon possession by a felon. Wallace faces a Class 1 felony for the burglary charge

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $301 million to 321,558 Illinois residents through the state’s missing money program during Fiscal Year 2024. “Putting money back in people’s pockets helps families and our state’s economy,” Frerichs said. “This money belongs with its rightful owners, and we have added tools to return more of it.” Illinois’ missing money program — also known as I-CASH — is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives. The Illinois State Treasurer is tasked with safeguarding and returning unclaimed property, including the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts and unused rebate cards. The Illinois State Treasurer is legally required to return unclaimed property to its owner or heirs, no matter how long it takes. Frerichs has given back more than $2 billion during his time in office. When

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Dig deep as a family with these interesting cave experiences in and around the St. Louis area.

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is celebrating the first-ever National ABLE Savings Day. The Treasurer’s Office’s Illinois ABLE program helps people with disabilities achieve greater financial independence through investment accounts. ABLE is short for Achieving a Better Life Experience, and a decade ago Congress passed a law allowing states to create programs to help individuals with disabilities save and invest their money to pay expenses that help to improve their health, independence, or quality of life, without risking their public benefits. “ABLE is a game changer. For decades, people with disabilities were told not to save to avoid losing their public benefits,” Treasurer Frerichs said . “Now, with an ABLE account, they can put away money and invest that savings, securing greater financial independence and setting aside funds that can be used to help support a greater quality of life.” Illinoisans with disabilities

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The bill was one of over 100 bills the Illinois governor signed Monday.

Nicole Nunn-Faron is accused of copying student files to her personal hard drive while she was working at St. Charles Community College.

A Clayton-based mining company, said it is in line for a $400 million federal loan package to support development of its mining and metallurgical project in Missouri.

The Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale inflation, rose a bit through the beginning of the year but fell sharply in July, from 2.7% to 2.3%: Average PPI over the past year has been 1.8%. This is more evidence, as if more were needed, that inflation is sufficiently under control. There's no need to ...continue reading "Wholesale inflation drops in July"

BELLEVILLE — Dr. Marshaun Warren has been named a 2024 Champion for Diversity and Inclusion Award winner, Belleville Township High School District 201 announced on July 22. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in their communities and workplaces. Dr. Warren's efforts have been acknowledged as instrumental in fostering a more inclusive environment. "The program highlights those who are truly championing the cause of creating a more inclusive place to live and work," the district stated. Dr. Warren's recognition is a testament to their dedication to these values, reflecting the ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion within the Belleville Township High School District 201 community.

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Welcome to another journey through time as we explore the significant events that occurred on August 13th throughout history. The Beginning of the Berlin Wall - 1961 On this day in 1961, construction of the Berlin Wall began, splitting the city into East and West Berlin. This physical and ideological barrier symbolized the Cold War's division between the communist Eastern Bloc and the capitalist West. For nearly three decades, the wall stood as a stark reminder of political and social divides until it was finally dismantled in 1989. Space Exploration Milestone - 1960 August 13, 1960, marked a significant leap in space exploration as the Soviet Union's spacecraft, Korabl-Sputnik 2, returned to Earth successfully. It carried the first living organisms to orbit the Earth and return safely, including two dogs, Belka and Strelka, along with numerous plants and insects. This mission paved the way for human spaceflight and was a critical step in the space race between the USSR

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A bust containing the ashes of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister took a VIP trip through England.After initially debuting at the Bloodstock Festival in Catton Park, Derbyshire, a procession of motorcycles --…

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I know that many Elon Musk supporters assume that my mockery of the many stupid things that Elon does means that I won’t give him a fair shake. But when he does something good, I’m happy to highlight it and give him kudos. In this case, he’s right (if a bit provocative) in telling EU […]

Check your old lottery tickets! There's an unclaimed prize worth $278,000 from a ticket sold in St. Louis, and the prize is set to expire next month.

As they attempted to speak to the man, he came at the officer and deputy with a knife, police said. Some commuters said they saw something different.

Favazz had the immense pleasure of chatting with rock legend Sammy Hagar. As he prepares for his 20th performance at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in St. Louis, Sammy shared his...

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A movie about rocker Dave Stewart’s teen years is headed to the big screen.The Eurythmics star tells the site that director Shekhar Kapur has been hired to direct Ebony McQueen,…

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