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Yes, I know there's an election today. I'm not deliberately ignoring it, but unless something big happens I just won't have anything to offer until the polls close and results start coming in. Until then, the Prime Directive remains in force: the election might or might not be close, but inherent uncertainties in polling mean ...continue reading "Who’s going to win tonight?"

Over the five decades that Saturday Night Live has been on the air, almost ever major rock or rock-adjacent act has appeared on the show. So in honor of the…

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The new hotness in data centers is to sign deals with nuclear power operators to supply them with reliable 24/7 electricity. There are two ways to do this. First, the data center connects to the power grid normally and just uses a lot of juice. This is called "in front of the meter." Second, a ...continue reading "Data centers take a hit in electricity wars"

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – A fire engulfed approximately 15 vehicles at Innovative Auto Auctions in Caseyville early Tuesday morning, Nov. 5, 2024, prompting a response from local fire crews. The fire incident occurred in a large lot located on the 2400 block of Old Country Inn Road in Caseyville. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze, which spread rapidly among the parked cars. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released additional details regarding the incident. No injuries have been reported, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.

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RIVERBEND - Voters around the Riverbend are turning out in record numbers to vote in the 2024 election. Though who’s on the ballot in Madison County differs from who’s on the ballot in Jersey County , every ballot in the U.S. will ask voters to vote in the presidential election. There are three options for president and vice president. Republican Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance are running against Democrat Kamala Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice presidential candidate Nicole Shannahan are also on the ballot, though Kennedy has suspended his campaign. You also have the option to write in a candidate. We’re asking our RiverBender.com readers to let us know: Who do you think will win the U.S. presidential election today? Vote in our poll below.

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general condemning potential post-election violence and supporting a shared commitment for peace and stability regardless of the election results: “Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve. "We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans. Violence has no place in the democratic

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Today, no nuns run any U.S. Catholic health system, while many of these hospitals pull in billions, according to their financial reports.

Here's some good economic news I missed a few weeks ago. The yield curve, which is a fairly reliable indicator of recession when it's inverted (i.e. below zero), is now positive: But now the bad news: As you can see, the last four recessions started a few months after an inverted yield curve returned to ...continue reading "The yield curve is back. Hooray?"

Police said the visitor's center was temporarily closed for tours while they investigated the incident.

At least two people were found dead Tuesday as emergency crews responded to water rescue calls all morning and afternoon.

When it comes to Section 230, we’ve seen a parade of embarrassingly wrong takes over the years, all sharing one consistent theme: the authors confidently opine on the law despite clearly not understanding it. Each time I think we’ve hit bottom with the most ridiculously wrong take, along comes another challenger. This week’s is a […]

GREENE/CALHOUN/MACOUPIN/ST. CLAIR COUNTY - With the 2024 General Election just around the corner, here’s one last look at the few competitive county level races Greene, Macoupin, Calhoun, and St. Clair Counties. St. Clair County Sees Most Competition The county with the most contested races this election is St. Clair, where the offices of County Board Chairman, Circuit Clerk, and more will see a series of faceoffs between Democrat incumbents and Republican challengers. Incumbent Democrat Mark Kern, who has been County Board Chairman since he was elected in 2004, is seeking re-election. Kern is set to face Republican challenger Ryan Musick. Another incumbent Democrat, Kinnis Williams, Sr., will face another Republican challenger, Cindi McDonald, for the position of Circuit Clerk. Williams was elected Circuit Clerk in 2022. The County Coroner race in St. Clair will see yet another incumbent Democrat, Calvin Dye, Sr., run against Dean Darnall, the Republican challenger.

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Robert Plant is rich enough to take a private plane wherever he wants to go, but evidently he prefers to take the train — if you believe a new ad…

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