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A major soybean research project, which collaborates with the University of Missouri, will shut down April 15 due to President Donald Trump’s dismantling of funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development. The Soybean Innovation Lab, based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, formed in 2011 to provide researchers and organizations with the resources needed to advance soybean development. The lab is comprised of over 100 technical soybean experts from 24 countries, each representing…

BETHALTO - Jack Piening, a 6-foot-1 senior guard at Civic Memorial High School, has established himself as a notable athlete in multiple sports. With his team's strong basketball record of 17 wins and 10 losses last season, Piening has played a critical role in the success. He has performed substantially on the varsity basketball team for three years. Piening is a definite team leader for the Eagles. Jack is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. According to Head Boys Basketball Coach Lee Green, Piening exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated athlete. "Jack is a great kid. He is so coachable and does everything you ask him to do," Coach Green said. Piening's commitment to the team was evident last year when he played every game as a reserve. In addition to basketball, Piening has also showcased his athleticism in football as a quarterback and in baseball as an infielder and pitcher. His versatility and skill set have made him one of the standout

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The Missouri House on Tuesday gave initial approval to legislation that would ban the state from seizing the Social Security benefits of foster children.

COLLINSVILLE - Kevin Young, manager of Ameren Illinois Electric Training and a former line worker, emphasized the evolving landscape of the utility industry during a recent discussion about career opportunities and challenges in the field. Young's visit to Riverbender.com was also especially appropriate with ice and snow conditions predicted for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the region. Young highlighted the importance of rigorous training for new linemen, the increasing participation of women in the workforce, and the significant impact of extreme weather on power restoration efforts. In an interview, Young explained that severe weather conditions, particularly ice storms, pose substantial challenges for utility workers. "Ice is the worst; a quarter to half inch of ice can become insurmountable for some lines in our system," he said. He noted that safety is the first priority when assessing damage and restoring power. "We can restore energy as long as lines stay energized,"

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Before the election, Elon Musk declared: “I think that the strong bias with respect to government information should be to make it available to the public. Let’s be as transparent as possible. Fully transparent.” When one of his fanboys tweeted that quote, Elon responded by making an even bigger claim, saying: “There should be no […]

It was home to 20,000 people. Sixty-four years ago, the predominantly Black neighborhood was demolished.

We are used to seeing Paul McCartney play big stadiums across the globe, but he’s set to play a much smaller venue Tuesday night.The rock legend just announced he’ll headline…

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CHICAGO – Gov. Pritzker released the following statement on the suit filed by 22 state attorneys general to prevent unlawful and damaging cuts to federal funding: “I am proud that Illinois and Attorney General Kwame Raoul are leading 22 other states in a suit to hold the Trump Administration accountable for undermining the rule of law. "I am grateful that the courts have already issued a temporary restraining order in response to the suit, recognizing the extraordinary harm to universities and research centers from this unprecedented action. "The cuts to the Department of Human Services and the National Institute of Health are catastrophic for people and programs that provide lifesaving medical and scientific research. The effects of cruel policies like these are immediate and grave. Already, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced it will have to shutter its Soybean Innovation Lab and lay off full-time employees as a direct result of these cuts.

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Mystery unfolds and passion blooms at Violet’s, an exclusive romantic pop-up bar at St. Louis Union Station’s Train Shed. From the moment you enter, lush, dark décor will surround you […]

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Patti Smith is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her debut album, Horses, with a new tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced on Instagram that she and her band will…

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An appeals court late Tuesday put a St. Louis County Council measure enabling it to remove government department heads back on the April ballot.

Charles Huelsmann of Clinton County, Illinois, pleaded guilty to two counts of dissemination of child porn, officials say.

Senator Dick Durbin presses Meta to explain why it can’t stop sending traffic to nonconsensual AI image generators that violate its policy.

Missouri universities and research organizations will need to cut about $100 million from administrative costs for research funded last year by the National Institutes of Health or replace the money from other sources if President Donald Trump’s attempt to reduce indirect costs is successful. There were 1,553 grants worth $901 million issued by the NIH to Missouri institutions during the most recent federal fiscal year. The recipients reported spending as much as 30% of their grant on indirect…

ST. LOUIS - Residents in the St. Louis area can expect a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting early Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2025, and continuing throughout the day, forecasters predict. This could potentially impact travel conditions during the morning and evening commutes. The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasts precipitation will begin between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, with total accumulations of 1 to 2 inches of sleet and snow expected by the evening hours, around 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Chris Kimble, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, noted that while the primary precipitation will consist of snow and sleet, there is a potential for freezing rain, particularly in areas further south. "Ice is more slick than snow or sleet," Kimble warned, advising residents to prepare for hazardous winter driving conditions on Wednesday. The weather pattern will bring temperatures below freezing on Thursday and Friday, with highs around

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On This Day, Feb. 11, 1964 ...The Beatles played their first show in the U.S. at the Washington Coliseum, performing 12 songs, including “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves…

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