Stop it, stop it, stop it: First off, it's not true that everyone expected a recession. What everyone expected was that inflation wouldn't go down unless we had a recession. And that was only because "everyone" is apparently an idiot who forgot all about the pandemic of [checks notes] two years previously. Second, the Fed ...continue reading "The Fed did not cleverly find a way out of recession"
A 29-year-old Rock Falls man is in custody after police allege he was involved in a standoff Sunday at a hotel in Lee County, according to a news release.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The largest skilled nursing facility in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 residents to be bused to other care centers. Many left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. The abrupt shutdown of Northview Village Nursing Home on Friday came after workers learned they might not be paid [...]
JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press
Last night I went out to the desert to take a picture of the Crab Nebula. My telescope is not really up to the task, but I've always wanted to do it anyway. But I have no pictures of the Crab for you. I tried it two ways: with my narrowband filter and without. The ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Jonathan Majors was convicted Monday of assaulting his former girlfriend after a two-week trial that the actor hoped would salvage his damaged reputation and restore his status as an emerging Hollywood star.
The Hispanic middle class has grown faster than the white or Black middle class in the past decade and has reached near-parity with the white middle class in seven states, according to a new Stateline analysis. Between 2012 and 2022, the percentage of Hispanic households in the country that qualified as middle class grew from […]
ALTON - The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Alton brings about unity and pays homage each year to those who served their country and rest in peace in Alton’s National Cemetery. This year there was again tremendous participation by Alton area youth. St. Mary’s Catholic School had several students participate and not one who signed up failed to show, Coordinator Margaret Hopkins said. Alton State’s Attorney Thomas Haine also participated and two of his sons helped in placing the wreaths in the proper position. Several grandchildren of veterans stood proudly by the side of their loved ones to place wreaths. Hopkins even had four of her granddaughters take part in placing the wreaths on graves. The Alton Junior ROTC was a large participant in the presentation of Colors and also participated in the ceremonial wreath laying. Master Sgt. Katie Rosenbeck does “a great job” with the Alton Junior ROTC, Hopkins said. “She comes to
EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - On Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, 45 East Alton-Wood River (EAWR) High School students became the first high school students in Madison County to be certified as Teen Mental Health First Aiders. The students underwent a six-week course to become certified through the Madison County Mental Health Board, the National Council for Mental Well-Being and the Born This Way Foundation . Under the instruction of the school’s guidance department, they talked about how to identify and support peers in crisis. “The whole process began when there was a strategic plan created and conversations on how we can better support teen mental health,” explained Katie Venvertloh, EAWR student/family interventionist. “And after some other discussions and research, we decided that the Teen Mental Health First Aid curriculum would be awesome to bring to East Alton-Wood River…It really opened up our guidance office and we had a lot of students come to
A few weeks ago, publishing giant Penguin Random House (and, yes, I’m still confused why they didn’t call it Random Penguin House after the merger) announced that it was filing a lawsuit (along with many others) against the state of Iowa for its attempt to ban books in school libraries. In its announcement, Penguin Random […]
ALTON - World War II veteran Art Williams was recognized again Saturday at Alton National Cemetery for his service not only to his country during wartime, but all the years that followed. Williams recently marked his 100th birthday with a variety of celebrations. Williams served in the United States Army from December 1942 to December 1945. He received a plaque for his 17 years of service to the Wreaths Across America program and also released a dove as part of the ceremony. “He is a treasure,” Margaret Hopkins, chair of the Wreaths Across America Program, said. “It is not just us he serves, but he is active in the Alton-Godfrey Rotary and he is still active in the community. It was great to honor his service and the time he has assisted us.” Williams said he believes it is important to recognize the people who sacrificed. "The people who sacrificed their lives in wartime and the others who have served allowed our country to be what it is today," he said.
The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards turned 80 on Monday, December 18, and he received loads of well-wishes from his bandmates. The official Rolling Stones Instagram account shared a video montage featuring footage of Richards…
A south St. Louis bar owner is now facing charges stemming from an incident that began when police crashed an SUV through the front wall of his business. The incident happened in the city’s Carondelet neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. today, when a police SUV traveling northbound on South Broadway swerved across multiple lanes of traffic and into Bar:PM just as the LGBTQ bar was closing up.
ALTON - Each year, one of the most meaningful events in the region is the Alton Wreaths Across America Ceremony coordinated by Margaret Hopkins. This year for the 17th time, Alton marked the special occasion at Alton National Cemetery. An abundance of people attended this year's event and several youth participated in the ceremony. A feature story will appear about the youth participation at Wreaths Across America and also a special interview with 100-year-old World War II Art Williams , who received special recognition this year. Chaplain Bernie Caldwell did the invocation and the USAF - ROTC Color Guard at Alton High posted colors, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by Deborah Maneke. Hopkins said she was very pleased with the overall participation on a cold and rainy day and the attendance showed the importance of the ceremony. “We were so appreciative people came despite the bad weather,” Hopkins said. “I was overwhelmed with the
DOW - Recent court filings state that a man from Dow was charged with possession of methamphetamine in Jersey County earlier this month. Brian C. Ernst, 52, of Dow, was charged with possession of more than 15 but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine. Court documents allege he committed the offense on or about Dec. 6, 2023. Ernst was charged with a Class 1 felony. Court documents indicate he met the conditions for pretrial release under the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act. He will make his initial court appearance at his preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at the Jersey County courthouse in Jerseyville. More information about this case is available here . The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11. The Post-Dispatch reports that the once high-flying St. Louis developer Green Street is in trouble — it owes $800K in unpaid taxes and is getting hit with lawsuits from numerous contractors.
stLouIST