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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld that President Donald Trump must pay an $83 million penalty for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll in 2019, rejecting Trump’s argument that presidential immunity shields him from the punishment. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in Manhattan reaffirmed a lower court decision denying […]

Mary Lamie serves as the go-to source on the St. Louis region’s role in transportation and logistics. As executive vice president of multimodal enterprises for Bi-State Development, she leads the St. Louis Regional Freightway. Future of Transportation On Friday, Sept. 5, Lamie delivered a TEDx St. Louis talk titled Future of Transportation during the Future […]

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Al Bond, former St. Louis carpenters union leader, approved $4 million in payments to companies owned by his friend, union alleged. The lawsuits settled last week.

ALTON – Alton officials are set to consider $10,000 in ARPA funds for a 40-day initiative to host six weeks of nonviolent events and programs to curb violence in the city. A resolution appears on the Alton Committee of the Whole agenda for tonight, Sept. 8, 2025, authorizing the disbursement of $10,000 worth of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the 40 Days of Nonviolence Initiative. The resolution was referred to the committee by Alderwoman Rosetta Brown at the last Alton City Council meeting. According to the group’s mission statement, 40 Days of Nonviolence is “a faith-based and community-driven initiative whose purpose is to deter and ultimately eliminate violence in our communities through education, awareness, and job creation.” Since its founding in 2014, 40 Days has partnered with several state and local organizations to host events and improve recreational facilities, starting in East St. Louis. Among other initiatives, the group facilitated

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A man will appear in court later this week for allegedly stabbing another man at a child’s birthday party.

New data from the UK’s age verification rollout provides hard evidence of what internet governance experts have been warning about for years: these laws don’t protect children—they systematically drive users from regulated, compliant platforms to unregulated, non-compliant ones while accomplishing nothing except creating a massive privacy surveillance apparatus. The Washington Post has done the legwork […]

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Professor of Mathematics Molly Freimuth is the winner of the 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Each year, Emerson Electric Company sponsors the Excellence in Teaching Awards program to recognize educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence in their field. Freimuth feels honored to be recognized for doing something she loves. “I was totally surprised,” she said. “We have so many amazing teachers on this campus, and I feel like mathematics is a subject that is not always considered the most exciting. Our department has been recognized several times before, but I feel so special that it was me this time.” Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tom Steinmann believes Freimuth is very deserving of the honor. “Molly exemplifies all of the characteristics of an Emerson

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MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO - The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op facility in Middlefield, OH is recalling one lot of Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack Cheese with Dill Pickles in 6 oz. and 1.25 lb. packages, one lot of Organic Gouda Cheese in 8 oz. packages, and specific lots of Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Swiss Cheese, and Monterey Jack Cheese packaged as 5 lb. loaves or 5 lb. shredded bags because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recalled products were produced on May 30th, 2025 and August 13th, 2025 and distributed in Ohio, Minnesota,

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Total enrollment is up by 920 students to 12,813, with the schools of business, engineering and nursing seeing the biggest boost.

Pigeons are nearly four times more common in Madrid than in St. Louis, according to research from a former Washington University in St. Louis student. 

MOUNT OLIVE — Trey W. Fenton, 34, of Mount Olive, was charged Friday with felony Criminal Trespass to a Residence Fenton allegedly entered a home in Mount Olive without permission on September 4, 2025. The case was presented to the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s office by the Mount Olive Police Department. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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CHICAGO – As National Grandparents’ Day approaches, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges consumers to be aware of scams targeting older adults. Raoul is encouraging people to avoid responding to unsolicited phone calls, emails or text messages, and to hang up immediately if they are suspicious about a call. “Scammers often prey on older adults,” Raoul said. “This Grandparents’ Day, as we celebrate all that grandparents and community elders do for our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods, I also encourage them and their families to be informed and vigilant about avoiding financial fraud and identity theft.” Most scams start with an unsolicited or unexpected contact, try to elicit intense emotions and claim a need for an urgent response. For example, scammers may threaten to revoke a driver’s license unless there is immediate payment to address alleged unpaid tolls. Scammers also might reach out with a supposed one-time offer for

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an $8.4 million settlement with Clearview Electric Inc. (Clearview Energy) that resolves allegations the alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) engaged in fraudulent, unfair and deceptive business practices to mislead Illinois consumers into paying millions of dollars more for electricity than consumers who stayed with their default public utility. The settlement will provide restitution to eligible Illinois customers who received residential electricity supply services from Clearview Energy. The restitution amounts will largely be based upon eligible customers’ electricity usage during the period in which they purchased electricity from Clearview Energy. “Companies like Clearview Energy must be held accountable for deceiving Illinois residents into overpaying for the energy they need,” Raoul said. “My office is committed to protecting consumers from deceptive practices like misrepresentations

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One of two winning tickets for the record $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Missouri.

ALTON – OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center is pleased to announce that it has received the prestigious Energy to Care® Sustained Performance Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. OSF Saint Anthony’s was recognized for this achievement at ASHE’s Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Columbus, Ohio, on July 30. Energy to Care is ASHE’s award-winning program dedicated to helping health care facilities track their energy, water and emissions reduction efforts and celebrates hospitals and health systems that go above and beyond in achieving their environmental impact reduction goals. The Sustained Performance Award recognizes past Energy to Care Award winners that have continued to see progress in these efforts by further reducing or maintaining reduced emissions. OSF Saint Anthony’s is one of 267 facilities to earn the Sustained Performance Award in 2025, representing

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The investigation is part of a partnership between local police and the FBI to solve homicides in St. Louis, said FBI Special Agent in Charge Chris Crocker.

CHICAGO — While two fortunate Powerball ® players from Missouri and Texas matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s historic drawing to share the record-setting $1.787 billion jackpot, several Illinois Lottery players are also celebrating big wins. The winning numbers for the game’s second-largest jackpot were: 11-23-44-61-62 and the Powerball 17. Two lucky Illinois players each won $1 million after matching five numbers. One winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Skokie Citgo, located at 5343 Touhy Ave. in Skokie, while the other winning ticket was purchased through the Illinois Lottery app. In addition, four players won $100,000 each after matching four numbers and the Powerball, plus the game’s Power Play ® feature. And five players won $50,000 each by matching four numbers and the Powerball. The Powerball roll began on June 2, 2025, and in that time, nearly 1.7 million winning tickets have been sold, and over $20 million in prizes were

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CARLINVILLE — A Carlinville man was charged with violating an order of protection after allegedly entering a protected property on September 2, 2025. Kyle W. Bennett, 38, of Carlinville, is accused of violating an order of protection that was filed in 2024. According to the complaint, Bennett entered a home in Carlinville that he was legally prohibited from entering under the terms of the order. Bennett was formally charged on September 3, 2025, following the alleged incident. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the violation. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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