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With over 30 years of professional business experience, including 27 years in commercial banking roles, Pat Buehring, executive vice president - regional president for Busey Bank in the Gateway Region, has a vast knowledge of the St. Louis commercial lending landscape and the concerns facing local business owners. What does the commercial lending market look like right now? The commercial lending market has been a roller coaster lately with the ripple effect caused by higher interest rates, but…

(The Center Square) – U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall issued a temporary restraining order Thursday against U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to stop a third attempt at forgiving student loans.

The upcoming Bruce Springsteen and The E Street band tour documentary has a release date.Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, shot during the band’s current reunion tour,…

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MORO TOWNSHIP, Ill. – Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified an Alton man who died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2024, in a motor vehicle collision in Moro Township, Dorsey, Illinois. The victim, James H. Roberts, 67, of Alton, Illinois, sustained fatal injuries when his semi-truck was struck by a dump truck on Illinois Route 159. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Deer Park Drive at approximately 3:28 p.m. Roberts was driving a semi-truck hauling rock southbound when a northbound dump truck, also hauling rock, crossed the center line. The driver of the dump truck reportedly applied brakes to avoid a fuel tanker that had stopped in the northbound lanes to make a left turn into a driveway. Emergency responders from the Dorsey and Prairietown Fire Departments arrived at the scene, and paramedics from Alton Memorial Ambulance transported the driver of the dump truck to a local hospital for treatment. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by Madison

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Nature Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce its annual fundraiser, "Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed," taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the historic Ink House in Edwardsville, Illinois. This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening featuring a curated selection of wines and spirits, along with culinary delights from some of the region’s finest restaurants. “Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed” offers attendees a unique opportunity to indulge in over 60 exceptional wines and spirits, courtesy of Koerner Distributing Inc. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the wines and spirits available for (from the) tasting at special event discounts through the event’s retail partner, Bin 51 Wine & Spirits (In Edwardsville). The evening will also showcase signature dishes from seven acclaimed local restaurants: 1818 Chophouse, Cleveland Heath, Bella Milano, Moussalli’s Prime, Mio Osteria

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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday on Highway CC in Jefferson County.

The Madison County coroner on Thursday identified the Alton man who was killed earlier this week in a two-truck crash in Dorsey, Illinois.

A woman died Monday afternoon when she drove into the path of an SUV on Highway 67 in Jefferson County, authorities said.

The semitruck collided with a dump truck that had crossed the center line to avoid hitting a stopped fuel tanker.

Trial began Tuesday in Florida for four activists accused of illegally acting as Russian agents to help the Kremlin sow political discord and interfere in U.S. elections.

On This Day, Sept. 5, 1981 ...Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks topped the chart with her debut solo album, Bella Donna, which was produced by Tom Petty and Jimmy Iovine.The album featured four…

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A stranger allegedly swam in a St. Louis County homeowner's pool last month, then later trespassed into her garage before being arrested earlier this week.

SEDALIA — On a hot and humid afternoon in the Swine Barn of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, brothers Cole and Ty Murphy keep watch over their two hogs. Ty, 14, said he likes the hard work caring for pigs requires. “Every night we’re walking them for five to 10 minutes, working hair, cleaning […]

Green Day was briefly removed from the stage during their show Wednesday at Comerica Park Stadium in Detroit due to a drone flying over the venue.A spokesperson for the Detroit…

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September 5th is a date marked by a series of significant events that have left an indelible mark on history. 1972 - The Munich Massacre Perhaps one of the most tragic events to ever take place during the Olympic Games occurred on September 5, 1972. The Munich Massacre saw the kidnapping and eventual murder of eleven Israeli athletes by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September. This event not only cast a shadow over the Munich Olympics but also brought to the forefront the dangers of international terrorism. The incident prompted significant changes in global security measures and had profound implications for international relations and counter-terrorism policies. 1839 - The First Opium War Begins On September 5, 1839, the First Opium War commenced between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China. The conflict erupted due to disputes over trade, particularly the illegal opium trade that the British were conducting in China. The war led to the Treaty of Nanking

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A local coalition aimed at advancing neuroscience in the St. Louis region is seeking millions in federal funding.

Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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