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Ron Daugherty never envisioned selling his own firm. But personal outreach from the founder of Canadian consulting firm CGI sparked conversation on a merger that at first was a 'long shot.'

This is Charlie hiding behind the drapes. Earlier this week he was there having a staredown with our local squirrel. I don't know what the deal is with this. The squirrel loves to sit at a distance and chirrup wildly at the cats as if they're invading his territory, not the other way around. The ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 13 December 2024"

LaDonna Prince’s new reproductive care clinic in Illinois was supposed to be open more than a year ago. Prince and her staff were prepared for Indiana to ban abortion, and started trying to move operations to Danville, Illinois, in 2023. It’s about 90 minutes across the border from her old clinic in Indianapolis, which provided […]

Today on TAP: A sweetheart appointment to a key trade position goes to a White House spouse, paired with a hardcore Republican free-trader.

Operating in the space vacated by The Benevolent King, the 36-seat restaurant will feature a four-course, prix fixe menu.

Blue Öyster Cult’s new live album, 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night, is out now, and to celebrate the release the band has debuted a new performance video for the track…

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EDWARDSVILLE – With the holiday season around the corner, the Edwardsville police have joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that festive gatherings don’t end in tragedy. From Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, 2024, law enforcement agencies across Illinois will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving to keep our roads safe. “This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” said Lt. Brandn Whittaker. “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous – it’s unacceptable. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted.” The Edwardsville police urge everyone to take the following simple steps to prevent impaired driving: Plan ahead: Designate a sober driver, use public transportation or

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Shop local for the sweetest little wardrobe staples this holiday season.

Remember the scare over black kitchen utensils? Andrew Gelman points to this piece about it in the National Post: The study estimated that using contaminated kitchenware could cause a median intake of 34,700 nanograms per day of Decabromodiphenyl ether, known as BDE-209 . . . [which] “would approach” the reference dose given by the United ...continue reading "Your black kitchen utensils are fine"

The video shows the man walking into the restaurant, walking around the counter and kicking the employee who was at the cash register.

Travis Timmerman, 29, was flown out of Syria on a U.S. military helicopter, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing operation.

JERSEYVILLE — Four student-athletes from Jersey Community High School have been recognized for their outstanding performance in soccer, earning Mississippi Valley All-Conference honors. Brady Maxeiner, Dax Gotten, Christian Dugger, and Dylan Molloy were acknowledged for their contributions during the season. In addition to their conference honors, all four players have been named Sparklight Male Athletes of the Month, highlighting their achievements both on and off the field. The recognition reflects their dedication and performance during the soccer season at Jersey Community High School. Maxeiner, a junior, secured a spot on the first team as a goalie, demonstrating his skills with an average of 11.6 saves per match. Senior Dax Goetten earned a second-team forward designation after scoring nine goals throughout the season. Meanwhile, both Dugger and Molloy received honorable mentions for their roles as defenders. Goetten also contributed 21 points.

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WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) celebrated key local and national priorities passed in the National Defense Authorization Act, including pay raises for service members, bringing military boot production back to America, funding to secure our telecommunications infrastructure and support for the iFAB Tech Hub at the University of Illinois. The legislation now heads to the United States Senate for consideration. “Our service members risk their lives every day to keep us safe and defend our freedoms. This pay raise is both a well-deserved recognition of their sacrifice and a way to support our troops facing the rising cost of living,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I am also encouraged by the inclusion of funding for key priorities I have long advocated for, such as securing our telecommunications infrastructure, supporting the iFAB Tech Hub and bringing military boot manufacturing back to American soil - including in Belleville,

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CHICAGO - On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program team, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and local leadership to celebrate the Biden-Harris administration’s recognition of Illinois as a major transportation hub for the United States via two grant awards. Previously announced in October, the awards from U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), totaling $290 million, will accelerate improvements to the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP). “Illinois is the largest rail center in the entire nation – playing a vital role in the flow of goods and commerce across the nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Today, we take another step forward in our pursuit towards stronger infrastructure through a historic federal investment in our railways – brought to us by the Biden-Harris administration and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs

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Police determined the shooting occurred several blocks north of the casino, near the intersection of Collins Street and Cass Avenue.

There are lots of ways for an individual person or entity to err when it comes to intellectual property enforcement such that it negatively impacts a website or business. But if you want to get really frustrated, what you need is several entities demonstrating complete incompetence in how they do business and making a victim […]

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured while on an official trip to Luxembourg to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and admitted to a hospital, her office said Friday. “Speaker Emerita Pelosi is currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals,” spokesperson Ian Krager wrote in […]