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We’ll have to see if NSO Group has this sort of cash just laying around. Seems unlikely, what with its financial backers pulling out in response to a steady stream of negative headlines, as well as the company considering exiting the highly-profitable offensive malware market. Sure, this will be appealed and NSO will try to […]

Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond died Tuesday in St. Louis at age 86, Governor Mike Kehoe announced.

Nick Bognar's Indo restaurant has undergone a major transformation, with a six-figure investment creating a unique year-round dining space that promises to elevate the guest experience.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens is ready to share his story.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced he will release his memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout, on Oct. 7.According to…

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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, and United Kingdom Ambassador the U.S. Peter Mandelson met with business and technology leaders to discuss boosting collaboration and advancing innovation in the fast-growing quantum industries. As part of the event, the three leaders participated in a quantum roundtable alongside leading international quantum companies, highlighting opportunities for joint research and design efforts, cross-border partnerships, and workforce development. Illinois also signed a letter of intent which will see Australian technology firm Diraq expand its US footprint to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park as a tenant. Diraq is working on technology that supports quantum computers in the exchange of information. “Illinois is on a mission to be at the center of the growing quantum industry, and is proud to be one of only a few states in the nation to invest in infrastructure and partnerships

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ALTON/GODFREY - A fallen tree caused a power outage affecting 2,220 customers in the Alton-Godfrey area on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch reported. The tree fell on the power lines near Fairmount Avenue and McKinley Boulevard in Alton. "The outage was the result of the tree falling onto power lines, disrupting service in the area," Bretsch said. "By mid-morning, all customers had their power restored after crews rerouted them to alternate power sources nearby," Bretsch added. Ameren Illinois said tree trimmers were expected to arrive soon to remove the tree. "Following the removal, utility crews will begin repairs on any damaged power lines and work to place the wires back onto the pole," Bretsch said. "Once repairs are complete, customers will be switched back to their primary distribution source."

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today met with Lt. Gen. John Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve, to discuss military readiness and supporting the mission of the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base. Over the last four years, Durbin has protected the 932nd Airlift Wing from disinvestment, securing nearly $60 million for aircraft upgrades to help maintain C-40 aircraft flown by the Wing’s service members. “Scott Air Force Base, including the work done by the 932nd Airlift Wing, is critical to our nation’s military readiness. Today, I met with Lt. Gen. Healy, Chief of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, to discuss how Congress can best support our service members as they carry out their mission,” said Durbin. “As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I will continue to invest in the logistics capabilities of our military members stationed

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EDWARDSVILLE - During the regular Board of Education meeting on May 12, 2025, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 outlined a few of the construction projects planned for this summer. “This is probably going to be the busiest summer of construction that anybody in our community remembers,” said Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton. “I don’t know that there’s been a busier summer.” Shelton added that this was a nonexhaustive list, and other smaller maintenance projects will also take place once students are out of the buildings. District Architect Alex Metzger went through each major project with the Board of Education. Secure double entries will be installed at Columbus, Edwardsville High School, Glen Carbon, Hamel, Leclaire, Woodland, the Jon Davis Wrestling Center and EHS South. This construction will be funded by the 2023 bond. Metzger explained that 95% of D7 buildings will have an SSO entry, meaning that the exterior doors

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Governor Pritzker met with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen Illinois’ economic relationships with critical international trading partners. Governor Pritzker and Ambassador Mandelson reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the decades-long bilateral trade ties between the State of Illinois and the United Kingdom in key sectors of economic collaboration, including chemicals, computer products, and manufactured and fabricated metal products. The Governor reiterated that the State of Illinois will continue to be a strong and steady trading partner that offers certainty and reliability amid ongoing changes to tariffs that tax consumers and businesses. The Governor and Ambassador discussed the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Illinois and the United Kingdom, emphasizing their continued collaboration focused on increasing trade, addressing barriers,

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The Fairview Heights Police Department announced the addition of two new officers, Cody Randolph and Slater McVeigh, who will begin their training at the police academy later this month. Both Randolph and McVeigh have prior military service and are transitioning to roles in local law enforcement. The department expressed its welcome to the new recruits and acknowledged their commitment to serving the community.

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There’s never a dull moment when William is around because he can find fun in almost anything!

SPRINGFIELD — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fully obligated $157,126,494 in federal funding for the final segment of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project (SRIP), allowing construction to move forward. The multi-phased project is a large-scale effort supported by local, state, and federal funding designed to alleviate rail congestion in downtown Springfield by consolidating train traffic from Third Street to 10th Street and constructing a series of overpasses and underpasses along the corridor. The funding will also provide for the construction of a new Transportation Center. “Securing funding for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project has been a top priority of mine, and with the funding now finalized, we’re one step closer to transforming our downtown, reducing rail noise, and making our streets safer. This project

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On This Day, May 13, 1985 ...Bruce Springsteen married actress Julianne Phillips at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The marriage was the first for…

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Gov. Mike Kehoe has announced a new task force aimed at overhauling Missouri's K-12 public education funding model.

The crash killed 11 people and injured 163 others. For decades, one of the 11 victims has never been identified, until a Mizzou journalism student stepped in.

Pond-O-Rama Water Garden Tour 25th Anniversary In 2025 the St. Louis Water Garden Society (SLWGS) celebrates 35 years bringing water garden enthusiasts together for education, community service, and resource sharing. This year the public is invited to enjoy the Society’s 25th annual water garden and pond tour, Pond-O-Rama 2025, on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, […]

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Any cuts would strain state budgets, according to a new analysis.