Given the recent Supreme Court ruling that (surprisingly!) said Trump did not have the executive power to commandeer National Guard troops to aid and abet law enforcement/deportation efforts in Illinois, this ruling [PDF] from the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court was, perhaps, inevitable. If it’s illegal to do it in Illinois, it’s equally illegal in California […]
From The Independent: Most airports are soul-destroying places. But there are some glorious exceptions to the rule — hubs where a flight delay is almost welcome. The U.S. has more than a few airports that go against the grain in being pleasant places to while away the time. They offer architecture that’s impressive, food and […]
SHILOH — The Shiloh Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 30-year-old Sahab Bashir, who was reported missing on Monday, Dec. 9, 2026. According to police, Bashir left her residence on foot around noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025, and has not been seen since. Authorities noted that she is known to frequent the Washington Park, Illinois, area. Bashir is described as 5-foot-5 and weighing 235 pounds. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a cheetah print shirt and
On This Day, Jan. 6, 1987 ...Eric Clapton kicked off a six-night residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall, treating the crowd to such classic songs as “I Shot the Sheriff,”…
ALTON — Marquette Catholic’s Chase Jones scored 33 points to lead the Explorers to a 67-64 overtime victory over No. 9-ranked Columbia on Dec. 29, 2025, during the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament. The win marked Marquette Catholic’s 11th of the season under head coach Steve Medford. Jones, a sophomore, was named to the All-Tournament team alongside teammates Carson Jones and Cam Golike. Additionally, Chase Jones was recognized as Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Mal
Glass and metal artists Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway are bringing the magic of New Orleans to Third Degree Glass for a two-month exhibition titled, The Many Faces of Mardi […]
This fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present a landmark exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most influential and provocative artists of our time. Featuring […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
GODFREY — The Godfrey Fire Protection District welcomed a new member on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, adding Probationary Firefighter John Kloss to its team. Kloss, who joined the department on his first day, comes from Gillespie ambulance service. He is a resident of the village, married, and has one daughter with another child expected soon. Kloss has been assigned to Shift 2 and is scheduled to begin training at the Illinois Fire Service Institute Fire Academy in March.
David Bowie is the latest artist to see a streaming bump thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things.Bowie’s "Heroes" plays over the closing credits of the show's series finale, and…
COLLINSVILLE/O’FALLON - The Collinsville and O’Fallon communities have rallied to show their support for Terrie “Tracy” Nguyen, a nail salon owner who was murdered on Dec. 27, 2025. Nguyen owned and operated Magic Nails in Collinsville. Visitation will be held from 1–5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, followed by a religious ceremony until 8 p.m. Another religious ceremony is planned from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan.
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