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NEW BADEN, Ill. — A search and recovery operation was launched Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, afternoon after a man fell through the ice of a pond near Clinton County Line Road and Renth Road and did not resurface. The New Baden Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday to the scene, where a male individual was reported to have fallen through the ice. A dive team from the Swansea Fire Department was called in shortly after, and multiple fire departments and emergency

Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years, but a new study concludes that growth has been uneven across the country. An analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, released Tuesday from the Urban Institute’s Center for Local Finance and Growth, found inflation-adjusted incomes in Western, mid-Atlantic and New England states […]

PORTLAND, Ore. — Keith Ellison held up his cellphone. The Minnesota attorney general was onstage in an Oregon theater in front of hundreds of people, accompanied by four of his Democratic peers from other states, to mark a year of coordinated legal strategy to resist the Trump administration’s expansive use of executive power. “Can I […]

ALTON - As 2026 begins, Glisson Law is proud to announce a significant contribution to a Donor Advised Fund, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to supporting local and national nonprofit organizations. Through this fund, Glisson Law will make monthly charitable contributions, ensuring sustained and meaningful community support for years to come. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle that allows charitable contributions to be distributed thoughtfully and sustainably

ST. LOUIS- Natasha & Hamishe Bahrami are a mother & daughter team running The Gin Room. Formerly Café Natasha, a beloved staple of St Louis for over 40 years, The Gin Room reopened in the same location on South Grand. In 2023 The Gin Room was a semi-finalist nominee of the prestigious James Beard award, [...]

ST. LOUIS- Coach Melody McClellan, AADP, President of Unwrap You LLC talks to Brittany K about the benefits of settings goals and journaling plus how her 4 pillars strategies can help you improve mental and physical wellness. See why lifestyle change goals are a better path to take than setting New Year’s resolutions. No two [...]

SPONSORED – Wouldn`t you like to take a vacation from your bills? James Hawkins, President or Golden Oak Lending chats with Brittany K about ways you can do it. Home values are up and you may have more equity in your house than you think. Credit card balances are also at an all-time high, so [...]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A lucky Missouri Lottery player is $2 million richer after winning one of the top prizes from a scratcher ticket bought in Arnold. The winning ticket was purchased at a Circle K, located at 1980 Richardson Road in Arnold. It was one of the top prizes in the Missouri Lottery’s “$2,000,000 [...]

Fewer people died in crashes across Missouri in 2025, marking the third straight year that's happened, state officials said Tuesday.

Disclosure: I’m on the board of Bluesky, which was inspired by my “Protocols, Not Platforms” paper. But this post isn’t about Bluesky the app. It’s about the underlying protocol and what it enables for anyone who wants to build technology (even competitive to Bluesky) that actually respects users. Last month, I helped release the Resonant […]

Visual Studio Professional 2022 is a fully featured development environment. Their first 64-bit IDE makes it easier to work with even bigger projects and more complex workloads. Enhance your productivity, write high-quality code, and re-imagine collaboration with an advanced suite of tools and built-in integrations to tackle the most challenging development workflows and deliver innovative […]

A St. Louis County man was convicted last week of committing sex crimes against two underage sisters.

Eddie Vedder is offering the chance to win tickets to see a show on his first-ever solo tour of Japan.The winner of the sweepstakes, which is hosted on the platform…

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St. Charles County residents are embracing online tax filing. As the Assessor’s Office sends more than 188,000 Personal Property Assessment Forms for 2026, officials say nearly half of taxpayers have chosen to file electronically.

Last weekend's winter storms dumped 8 to 10 inches of snow around much of the St. Louis region. Like it or not, the snow won't melt in a hurry.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated sustained, voluntary dedication to preserving, protecting, enhancing or promoting Illinois’ lands, waters and wildlife. One scholarship is