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Dry Saturday, June 20, 2026, Gives Way To Storm Risk

2 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasters said dry weather is expected during the day on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the St. Louis area before showers and thunderstorms move in late Saturday night and Sunday, June 21, bringing the possibility of a few severe storms and locally heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service urged residents to stay updated on the forecast through the weekend and to know where to go if a warning is issued for their location throughout

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Close Your Apps And Think Of England

2 months 1 week ago
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. To get extended episodes with additional coverage, support us on […]
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Boil Water Order Issued in Village of Hardin

2 months 1 week ago
HARDIN - A boil water order has been issued effective immediately for about 400 Illinois American Water customers in the Village of Hardin as continued improvements are made at the village’s water treatment plant, the company said. Customers should bring tap water to a rolling boil for five minutes before using it for drinking or cooking, according to Illinois American Water. The company said water remains safe for bathing, washing, and other common uses, and pressure impacts are not expected.

Wood River Man Faces Battery Charge After Allegedly Attacking Tentmate

2 months 1 week ago
PONTOON BEACH – A Wood River man with a history of “violent and threatening conduct” faces his latest felony after allegedly severely injuring someone he shared a tent with. 51-year-old Timothy J. Chesus of Wood River was charged on June 8, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery. From Feb. 19-20, 2026, Chesus allegedly caused great bodily harm to another individual without legal justification, causing the victim to lose consciousness and require medical treatment

World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival Returns to Collinsville

2 months 1 week ago
COLLINSVILLE - The City of Collinsville will celebrate the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle with a major festival this weekend. From 2–7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in uptown Collinsville, the community will come together for a car show, vendor fair, live music, contests, games and more. Organized by Mike Gassman and his family, the festival promises to be a fun event for catsup enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys the history of the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle. “Basically,

Iowa State University Announces Spring 2026 Graduates From Edwardsville

2 months 1 week ago
AMES, Iowa - Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16, 2026. The following are graduates from the Riverbend area: HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed) Edwardsville, Illinois Sydney Rose Harris, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, B.A. Ethan Nicholas Pavlinek, Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.

Duckworth Blasts Trump-Iran Deal as 'One of the Worst Deals Ever Made'

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees—issued the following statement in reaction to President Donald Trump’s disastrous U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding: “For over 100 days, an ‘end’ to this illegal and expensive war is all anyone has asked for. But there can be no other interpretation: Iran won, Trump caved and the American peopl