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As beer sales decline nationwide, many breweries are leveraging their experience to enter the spirits market and broaden their reach.

Here is this week's local business appointments, awardees, hires and promotions.

In the same way that Afghanistan suddenly collapsed in 2021, it looks like Syria has suddenly collapsed in 2024. The insurgent group HTS, which for the past few years has effectively ruled a small province in the north near the border with Turkey, took over Aleppo and then headed south along the conveniently located M5 ...continue reading "In an instant, Syria is now free of Bashar al-Assad"

It's not your imagination: the number of events at the Olympics really does keep going up every year.

ALTON – Joyful laughter and the sound of excited chatter filled the Alton Target store Saturday morning as local children participated in the annual Shop with a Cop event, an initiative designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Fifty pre-selected students from the Alton School District were given the opportunity to shop alongside police officers, each receiving $200 to spend on gifts. Many of the children expressed a desire to purchase presents for their siblings and parents, in addition to selecting something special for themselves. The toy and electronics sections proved to be particularly popular among the young shoppers, who later explored the clothing aisles. The funds for this year’s event were generated through an annual golf tournament, along with contributions from various individuals and local businesses. In a show of support, Alton cheerleaders were present at the store entrance, assisting the children with gift-wrapping

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Dionna Samuel's family said they believe the shots fired into the drive-thru on Monday were meant for someone else.

The 7th annual Christmas at Collins House and Light Up Parade brought a weekend of fun to Collinsville, including food and drink and a tree lighting ceremony.

According to, um, everyone, the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson has sent corporate executives into shock. After all, anyone could be next: Those who advise companies on security issues say threats against executives are rising.... “The environment is explosive right now,” said former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, who now consults with large companies ...continue reading "Is Brian Thompson a canary in the coal mine?"

World War II veterans, civilians, and military families gathered at the Mid America Veterans Museum in O'Fallon, Missouri to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, with a solemn ceremony and a reading of the names of all 2,403 Americans killed on December 7, 1941.