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This is the rose window at the Votivkirche in Vienna, built by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian to thank God for saving the life of his brother the emperor after an assassination attempt in 1853. It was completed in 1879. The top photo was taken inside with the organ pipes partially blocking the view. The bottom picture ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

The Botanical Garden resolved the issue by saying the plant grows in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

The Cortex Innovation District is seeking approval of up to $4 million in tax increment financing for Washington University’s redevelopment of the former Goodwill Building.

Today on TAP: The inherently unappreciated core of Bidenomics

EDWARDSVILLE — A two-vehicle crash involving two truck-tractor semi-trailers on Interstate 55 southbound near milepost 27 resulted in one person being transported with injuries at 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 responded to the scene, about two miles south of the Homestead Rest Stop. According to a preliminary investigation, the circumstances surrounding the crash are still under review. As a result of the incident, the right lane of the highway has been shut down to facilitate the response and investigation. No further information has been released regarding the condition of the injured individual or the cause of the crash. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Yes, I know there's an election today. I'm not deliberately ignoring it, but unless something big happens I just won't have anything to offer until the polls close and results start coming in. Until then, the Prime Directive remains in force: the election might or might not be close, but inherent uncertainties in polling mean ...continue reading "Who’s going to win tonight?"

Over the five decades that Saturday Night Live has been on the air, almost ever major rock or rock-adjacent act has appeared on the show. So in honor of the…

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The new hotness in data centers is to sign deals with nuclear power operators to supply them with reliable 24/7 electricity. There are two ways to do this. First, the data center connects to the power grid normally and just uses a lot of juice. This is called "in front of the meter." Second, a ...continue reading "Data centers take a hit in electricity wars"

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – A fire engulfed approximately 15 vehicles at Innovative Auto Auctions in Caseyville early Tuesday morning, Nov. 5, 2024, prompting a response from local fire crews. The fire incident occurred in a large lot located on the 2400 block of Old Country Inn Road in Caseyville. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze, which spread rapidly among the parked cars. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released additional details regarding the incident. No injuries have been reported, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.

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RIVERBEND - Voters around the Riverbend are turning out in record numbers to vote in the 2024 election. Though who’s on the ballot in Madison County differs from who’s on the ballot in Jersey County , every ballot in the U.S. will ask voters to vote in the presidential election. There are three options for president and vice president. Republican Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance are running against Democrat Kamala Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice presidential candidate Nicole Shannahan are also on the ballot, though Kennedy has suspended his campaign. You also have the option to write in a candidate. We’re asking our RiverBender.com readers to let us know: Who do you think will win the U.S. presidential election today? Vote in our poll below.

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general condemning potential post-election violence and supporting a shared commitment for peace and stability regardless of the election results: “Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve. "We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans. Violence has no place in the democratic

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Today, no nuns run any U.S. Catholic health system, while many of these hospitals pull in billions, according to their financial reports.

Here's some good economic news I missed a few weeks ago. The yield curve, which is a fairly reliable indicator of recession when it's inverted (i.e. below zero), is now positive: But now the bad news: As you can see, the last four recessions started a few months after an inverted yield curve returned to ...continue reading "The yield curve is back. Hooray?"