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I caught a few minutes of the commentary after CNN's broadcast of the Kamala Harris interview and got annoyed all over again by Scott Jennings blathering about "Biden's inflation." I realize that I'm going to convince approximately no one, but it wasn't Biden's inflation. It was Trump's inflation. Our recent surge in prices was not ...continue reading "Just stop it. It wasn’t “Biden’s inflation.”"

"I could have died. My brother could have died and our dogs could have died. It was the scariest thing," said Ben Buntaine.

Let’s dial the clock all the way back to 2007 for just a moment. Beyonce was topping the charts with Irreplacable. Nicholas Cage, the greatest actor of all time, helped make National Treasure: Book of Secrets a hit at the box office. And Apple finally settled a years-long lawsuit against a website called Think Secret, […]

Just a day after the City of St. Peters got approval of a bill that allowed sales and use of fireworks for the Fourth of July, the decision may be reversed.

Scammers are using a new tactic on older adults to clear their 401(k) checking or savings account.

A collaborative event at CORTEX Thursday night connected emerging technologies in construction with the industry’s emerging leaders. Construction Forum’s Emerging Leaders partnered with Built Interior Construction, DIRTT, and BLDD Architects for a networking session followed by an informative panel discussion about prefabricated construction. The event was sponsored by Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. The discussion […]

Fire officials say five or six explosions occurred between 45 minutes and one hour in a construction area behind the Procter and Gamble plant on East Grand.

Josh Marshall says that Donald Trump's campaign event at Arlington Cemetery was even worse than you think: The idea was to lay a wreath honoring the 13 members of the U.S. military who were killed during the evacuation of Kabul in 2021 and film a political ad. They would distribute the video and attack Vice ...continue reading "Trump’s secret Arlington Cemetery plan"

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police have placed an Endangered Person Advisory for a 26-year-old man. Letez Mayfield left his residence on Glen Garry Road in the Glasgow Village neighborhood around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The report states he left on foot. According to police, Mayfield is on the autism spectrum and [...]

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $26.5 million in funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Every community in Illinois deserves up-to-date water facilities and safe, reliable homes,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With the support of our federal partners, this funding will provide communities across the state with the resources they need to improve the quality of life for their residents. I highly encourage all eligible entities to apply for these grants as we work to ensure all Illinoisans have access to the public works they deserve.” “Investing in public infrastructure and housing is essential to creating strong communities,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “This funding reflects

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To commemorate the life of Ted Drewes, Jr., who passed away earlier this week, the SLM dining team shared a few sweet memories.

PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that bridge repairs on Illinois 111 between Illinois 162 and Pontoon Road in Madison County will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows: Illinois 111 northbound: Eastbound Illinois 162 to northbound Illinois 255 to westbound I-270 to Illinois 111. Illinois 111 southbound: Eastbound I-270 to southbound Illinois 255 to westbound Illinois 162 to Illinois 111. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-November. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone and detour route. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com

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GRANITE CITY - A man with a history of “brazenly dangerous” criminal acts has been ordered to remain in custody following a “vehicular invasion,” the latest in a series of offenses outlined in Madison County court documents. Steven L. Stratton, 42, of Madison, was charged with vehicular invasion, a Class 1 felony. On Aug. 17, 2024, Stratton allegedly entered an individual’s Chevrolet Silverado truck “by force” while the vehicle was still occupied. According to a petition to deny his pretrial release, Stratton approached the victim in their truck and “attempted to force down the glass of a partially open window,” partially entering the truck’s interior. “Defendant stated that ‘this is my truck now,’ and the victim accelerated and fled. Officers located the defendant nearby and the victim identified him in a up.” A Detention Order was later filed upholding the state’s petition

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St. Louis' environment is prime for the biting bug that thrives in heat and humidity

Here's another poll of swing states, this time from Bloomberg/Morning Consult: This is even more optimistic than this morning's Emerson College poll, though note that the margin of error is about 4% in each state. NOTE: We're close enough to the election that from now on I'll be reporting the results of likely voters whenever ...continue reading "Maybe Kamala Harris is actually ahead in swing states"