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 [...]
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 […]
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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…
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.
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
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker announced today a $50 million grant opportunity is available through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. The funding will support the Community Health Center Construction Grants for Federally Qualified Health Centers and look-alikes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting critical healthcare funding. The grant opportunity expands access to healthcare services by facilitating the construction or renovation of community-based health care facilities,
SPRINGFIELD – As winter weather brings extreme cold across Illinois, fire safety officials are urging residents to use extra caution when heating their homes. Frigid temperatures often lead people to rely more heavily on heating systems and alternative heat sources, which can increase the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if proper safety precautions are not followed. In 2024, Illinois fire departments responded to 9,860 carbon monoxide (CO) related calls across the
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today awarded more than $17 million in funding to 39 program recipients, serving up to nearly 2,000 community members statewide, to expand the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program creates a qualified talent pipeline of diverse candidates in the construction and building trades. “Here in Illinois, we’re investing in our world-class workforce and creating opportunities
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