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From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: Developer Paul McKee agreed in September to repay a union that had loaned him money for GreenLeaf Market, the now-shuttered grocery at 13th and Cass north of downtown. But he didn’t pay by the December deadline, and when the union tried to ask him how much money he had, […]

Prosecutors said the shooting stemmed from ongoing tensions over different coaching styles for The BadBoyz football team of 9- and 10-year-old players.

GRAFTON - Get ready to tee it up at the annual Grafton Chamber of Commerce Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025 at Lockhaven Golf Club. Golfers interested in taking part in the event can register at www.graftonilchamber.com . The outing will feature a four-person scramble with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Team entry fees are $360. Tournament sponsorships are also available. The Mississippi Masters is the largest fundraiser for the Grafton Chamber of Commerce. Funds raised support chamber activities including maintenance of the American Flag on the Grafton riverfront; purchase and maintenance of holiday decorations; holiday events including SantaCon Lighted Holiday Parade and Santa’s Chocolate Express; the annual spring Sip, Sample and Stroll event and additional city activities. Lockhaven Golf Club, 10872 Lawrence Keller Dr., Godfrey, is a professionally designed 18-hole, 72 par public course located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River

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CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Director Jim Bennett and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) issued a letter to remind public officials and local units of government of their obligations under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003, and the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act (BRHA). The letter was issued following the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion addressing laws that regulate camping and other sleeping activities on public property. It reinforces that Illinois law requires the administration of access to public spaces in a non-discriminatory manner, including to persons who may be seeking shelter. While most localities have not changed their approach of providing care and compassion to people experiencing homelessness, several units of local government have enacted or are considering enacting ordinances that may restrict access to public spaces by creating penalties, fines and,

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PIASA - Southwestern High School recently received official notice that multiple students had been selected as the 2025-26 Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. The students are as follows: Ike Austin Lainie Behrends Reagan Beilsmith Ian Brantley Gracie Darr Ava Pulley Piper Voorhees If you have Illinois State Scholars from your school you wish to have published, e-mail news@riverbender.com with the names and a photo.

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Mackenzie Przybysz and Cleison Miranda-Gomez as Students of the Month for February. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award and scholastic ability. Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. MACKENZIE PRZYBYSZ President of Book Club ... National Honor Society ... Member of Book, Photography and Science Club ... Daughter of Adam and Kristen Przybysz. CLEISON MIRANDA-GOMEZ Two-time Cross Country and Track & Field team captain ... Four-year High Honor Roll ... National Honor

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)—co-chairs of the Girl Scouts’ Honorary Troop Capitol Hill—introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the 113th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America and celebrate its historic legacy of empowering girls and building powerful female leaders across the country. “I still use the leadership skills that I developed in the Girl Scouts as a young woman every day,” said Duckworth. “For 113 years, Girl Scouts have instilled the values of service and how to always ‘be prepared’ in generations of girls, empowering them to lead wherever they go—in business, science, public service and beyond. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution to commemorate and honor this historic organization.” “I am proud to have grown up as a Girl Scout in Caribou and to now be a member of Troop

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The American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council (ASA) has announced the finalists for its annual awards gala, scheduled for April 5. The theme of this year’s event is “An  Evening Under the Stars”.  It will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in the St. Louis Region’s construction industry, including subcontractors, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—joined her fellow SASC Democratic colleagues Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in demanding answers from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding his threats to cut efforts to adapt to climate change at the Department of Defense (DoD), which would put thousands of American lives and billions of American taxpayer dollars at risk. In their letter, the lawmakers underscored how DoD officials, generals and admirals have warned that the consequences of climate change may harm the organization, training, equipping and planning of military services. Climate change threatens instability in some of the world's most volatile regions and presents significant national security challenges for the United States. The lawmakers wrote: “Surely, as a Secretary of Defense that claims to be ‘laser

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois leaders with the National League of Cities as they visited Capitol Hill. During their meeting, Durbin and the local leaders spoke about a number of Illinois priorities, including continuing infrastructure and transportation projects that are impacted by President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding. Earlier this week, Durbin sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy seeking clarity on the future of funding allocations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and urging the Secretary to provide insight into its actions on awarded grants and upcoming grant cycles. Leaders from Peoria, Illinois; Sesser, Illinois; and Normal, Illinois, attended the meeting. “I sat down with Illinois leaders from across the state today to talk through our collective priorities and how we can best serve our constituents. As the Trump Administration continues to turn its back on

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The weather is warming up, but there’s still an icy chill in St. Louis as a monthlong stretch of major hockey events begins Thursday.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Empty Bowl, serving 4.5 gallons of chicken taco soup among a selection of over 20 soups to benefit the Collinsville Food Pantry. Additionally, during the event, Board President Bob Uhrig and Vice President Derek Johnson of the Collinsville Charities for Children received the Township Jerry Christopher Community Volunteer Award, recognizing their contributions to the community. The event, which drew a large crowd, featured not only a variety of soups but also a live band, a 50/50 raffle, and dessert options. Attendees filled their trays multiple times, contributing to the festive atmosphere. "The crowd was amazing," said a spokesperson for the Chamber, thanking all who participated in making soup, volunteering, and attending the event. All proceeds from the Empty Bowl will be donated to the Collinsville Food Pantry, highlighting the community's commitment to supporting those in need. The Empty Bowl

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) again asked for unanimous consent (UC) to pass a resolution he introduced with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), as well as 21 other Senators, that would support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as President Trump and Elon Musk continue to illegally cut funding and resources for researchers discovering cures at NIH. The resolution simply states that the work of NIH should not be subject to interruption, delay, or funding disruptions in violation of the law, and it reaffirms that the NIH workforce is essential to sustaining medical progress. Last month, Durbin asked UC to pass this resolution and Senator Barrasso (R-WY) rejected. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) rejected Durbin’s UC request without an explanation despite the fact that Oklahoma receives approximately $160 million in NIH funding annually—which supports nearly

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A member of Billy Joel's extended family has assured fans that the man she calls "Uncle Billy" is fine, despite the fact that he's postponed several concerts for health reasons.Sailor Brinkley-Cook, the…

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Today on TAP: If previous administrations had deported immigrants by Trump’s criteria, the U.S. would be a lot smaller than it is.

COLLINSVILLE – Anderson Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of its new Medical Office Building in Collinsville today. The event welcomed community leaders, including the Mayor of Collinsville, local officials, and members of the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce; along with Anderson Board Members, Staff and building contractors. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting photo, with Anderson Healthcare CEO, Mike Marshall, and Anderson Medical Group’s Chief of Operations, Melissa DeGroot, officially cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. Guests also enjoyed tours of the new facility and refreshments as they explored the modern space designed to enhance local access to primary care. “We are excited to expand our presence in Collinsville and continue our commitment to providing exceptional care close to home,” said Marshall. “This new facility represents our ongoing investment in the health and wellness of the community.” The new office will

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The bill’s sponsor, Sen. David Gregory, R-St. Louis County, said there’s a public safety crisis already underway: there aren’t as many people who want to be a police office or firefighter as there was a decade ago.

Southern Living announced the winners of its ninth annual "South's Best Awards," and one Missouri barbecue restaurant made the cut.