ALTON - Tiffany Tanner has provided an update on her mother, Brenda Tanner, a well-known Alton area resident, who is in a battle with Stage IV sarcoma. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the body's connective and supportive tissues, such as bones, tendons and blood vessels. Tiffany has asked for community support through prayer for her mother and a GoFundMe campaign after doctors diagnosed the sarcoma following kidney removal surgery, she said. Tiffany Tanner said they initially
St. Louis moved up one spot to 17th on Orkin's 2026 Bed Bug Cities List, while Chicago maintained its position as the city with the highest rate of infestations, and Tampa and Myrtle Beach joined the top 50 for the first time.
EAST ST. LOUIS — The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Terrien A. Metcalf-Fennoy as the new Interim Principal of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Academy. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation has appointed Terrien A. Metcalf-Fennoy as interim principal of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Academy in East St. Louis, Illinois, effective July 1, 2026, bringing in an educator with more than three decades of public education experience. The foundation announced the appointment
A Ramones tribute concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic punk band's 1976 self-titled debut album will take place Aug. 30 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.The event…
ALTON — Rosetta Brown and Tammy Perry will continue their youth summer road-trip program with an excursion to Six Flags on July 25, 2026, extending an annual effort to provide local youth with safe, engaging and memorable summer experiences. The upcoming trip is part of the program’s broader mission to offer activities that help participants beat the heat, enjoy attractions and connect with peers. “We are thrilled to continue our summer programming with such impactful and
Rush’s catalog is getting an audio upgrade.Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) has announced plans for a multiyear reissue series of the Canadian rockers’ catalog.The series will mark the first-ever audiophile upgrade…
A St. Louis-area fisherman caught two massive catfish, weighing 101 and 77 pounds, during a recent fishing trip on the Missouri River near St. Charles.
For many, many years on Techdirt we’ve bemoaned the fact that federal court documents are not available for free as they should be. Instead, we have PACER, a bloated, expensive, difficult to use system that charges you for every “page” it loads up for you (including search results). The whole thing is a sham. Indeed, […]
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The Illinois State Fair has released the lineup for its 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, featuring an eclectic mix of popular acts from yesteryear and modern day.
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved awards totaling $37 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and an additional $39 million in federal and state subordinate resources that will finance the creation and preservation of 22 affordable housing developments in 15 counties throughout Illinois. The LIHTC awards are expected to generate an estimated $303 million in private capital to support the development of 969 affordable homes fo
COLLINSVILLE — Illinois State Police announced the results of roadside safety checks conducted in Madison and St. Clair counties in June, reporting 76 total citations and arrests, including one DUI citation, as part of an effort aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving road safety. ISP Troop 8 Commander Capt. Casey Faro announced the results of the roadside safety checks, which also produced 102 written warnings. The enforcement activity included nine other alcohol- or drug-related
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