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If nothing else, it appears the FBI has decided it’s not worth fighting the “compelled assistance” battle again. Several years ago, the DOJ went to court in hopes of forcing Apple to decrypt a phone belonging to the (dead) San Bernardino shooter. It didn’t go well for the DOJ or the FBI, no matter how […]

Today on TAP: What exactly does Kamala Harris stand for? What kind of president would she likely be?

Billy Joel will play the final show in his residency at New York's Madison Square Garden on Thursday, and the legendary venue is sending the Piano Man out with a…

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The owners of a hotel in Bridgeton say the city is attempting to revoke their business license, as they ask a judge to stop such an action.

The former UKRAFT Café and Catering tweaked its concept and moved to a larger space downtown.

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is exploring the connection between the worlds of music and sports in the new ESPN film Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience. The film will have him talking…

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I grew up in the '70s, so naturally I like '70s music. I thought. But a couple of days ago I had to take my car into the shop for some body work and I'm now driving a loaner vehicle. It has Sirius XM available, so I've been listening to their "70s on 7" channel ...continue reading "My memories of the ’70s have been shattered"

BETHALTO - A new organization in Bethalto provides activities, trips and enrichment for seniors ages 55 and up. The Bethalto Silver Eagles just celebrated their first birthday with a luncheon and presentation from Bethalto Mayor Gary Bost. Founders Brenda Woelfel and Geri Matthews are proud of the work they’ve done so far, and they look forward to doing more in the community in the coming years. “I just felt like there was a need for it,” Woelfel said of the Bethalto Silver Eagles. “I felt like there wasn’t a lot offered for that in our area. I know there are some other local 55-and-over senior citizen groups. But I felt like there was kind of an age group there that, really, there wasn’t a lot for them.” After spending a winter in Florida and joining a Snowbird Club, Woelfel returned to Bethalto feeling that there was something missing. She spoke to Matthews, and the two of them decided to form the Bethalto Silver Eagles as a way to hel

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band invites you to an evening of music on Thursday, July 25, at 8:00 p.m. Join us at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park for a summer concert themed Just Dance, which will feature a selection of symphonic dances, offering a journey through a range of rhythmic and colorful compositions that celebrate the art of dance in its many forms. From lively and energetic works to elegant and expressive pieces, the program will showcase the rich traditions and diverse influences that define dance music for the concert stage. The concert is free and open to everyone. Concessions will be available, with proceeds benefiting the Chapter Ed of PEO Sisterhood. Come enjoy a night of beautiful music and support a worthy cause. Follow the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more information and updates.

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Here's an interesting chart I ran into a couple of days ago: The University of Michigan has long been the gold standard in consumer sentiment surveys, but Goldman Sachs has its own consumer sentiment index that it constructs by monitoring Twitter on a daily basis. As you can see, the two measures are usually pretty ...continue reading "Have consumers finally realized the economy is pretty good?"

The update to the county ordinance sets the initial qualifying age to 62 instead of 67 and removes any cap on assessed property valuation to apply.

EDWARDSVILLE - “More young people are needed to donate blood,” said 17-year-old Ashton Brazell, who sat with her right arm bandaged after giving blood on Friday, July 19. Brazell was one of 14 donors who participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC Programs’ 5th Annual Blood Drive, that netted 18 units of blood. Students and community members participated in the student-led blood drive that occurred on the Wyvette Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis and was co-sponsored by ImpactLife Blood Center of Earth City, Mo. “People of all ages need blood,” said Brazell, a UB student and high school senior at Lovejoy Technical Academy. “But typically, it’s people 40 and older who donate blood. There are not a lot of people my age who are stepping up to give blood. I don’t know if it’s because they don’t know about the need.” “But donating blood is very important,”

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ALTON - This week marks the final week of concerts for the Alton Municipal Band, which is completing it’s 134th consecutive season of Concerts in the Parks. Vocalist Willa Stine, a crowd favorite, will be the featured vocalist for the concert. The theme, “Creature Features,” will delight audience members of all ages. The Alton Municipal Band has a 134 year tradition of excellence. Prospective members can audition in May of 2025 for the 135th season. For more information, follow the Alton Municipal Band on Facebook .

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For years we’ve talked about the growing threat of SIM hijacking, which involves a criminal covertly porting out your phone number from right underneath your nose (quite often with the help of bribed or conned wireless carrier employees). Once they have your phone identity, they have access to most of your personal accounts secured by two-factor […]

You probably already know the benefits of learning a language, so let’s focus on the app. Right off the bat, let’s be clear about one thing: When we say “app” we don’t mean that you’re limited to using Babbel on your phone. You can use Babbel on desktop, too, and your progress is synchronized across […]

JERSEYVILLE - Four-year-old Stella Schultz has spent the last 240 days in Children’s Hospital. Now, the community is rallying around her to make sure she has a great 5th birthday. Many people throughout the Riverbend region have followed Stella’s story on the “A Heart for Stella” Facebook page , where her parents share updates on Stella’s wait for a heart transplant. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Dolan Park in Jerseyville, community members can come out for a free concert to raise money, make birthday cards for Stella, and show their support for the Schultz family. “It’s more or less just a night to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to come sit on the grass and just listen to a night of music and rally around this family,” explained Sheldon Rushing, who helped organize the concert event with Choices Ministry. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and will run until 8:30 or 9 p.m. Community members are encouraged to

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GODFREY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to the bridge approaches on Illinois 255 and U.S. 67 between Seminary Road and Delhi in Madison and Jersey counties will require lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, July 29. One lane will always remain open in each direction. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The work is expected to be completed by the end of August. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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Mick Fleetwood has some new music to share.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has teamed with ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro for a new album, Blues Experience, dropping Oct. 18.  As the title…

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A man and woman have been arrested and charged more than a week after a shooting inside Grace New Covenant Church in Bellefontaine Neighbors.