From Facility Executive: The 2025 State of Our Schools report, released by the 21st Century School Fund, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and the National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), shows that the U.S. now faces a $90 billion shortfall in school facility funding every single year, despite significant progress local school districts have made […]
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt’s office is collecting store-bought or handmade cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day. “Join me in showing our support for our senior community by letting them know we are thinking about them on Valentine’s Day,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We have done this for several years now, and it’s really a great way to brighten someone’s day.” Individuals are encourage
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: A proposed agreement between the city of O’Fallon and the developer of a planned sports complex is set to go before the City Council at its next meeting. The agreement includes tax breaks and new tax districts to help the developer break even on the project, something O’Fallon Economic Development Director […]
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education unanimously approved the 7-0 appointment of Dr. Allen Duncan Jr. as Interim Superintendent during its monthly work session on Monday, Jan. 12. Duncan has been serving as Acting Superintendent since September 25, 2025. Dr. Duncan brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to District 7, having spent his entire professional career serving the Edwardsville community. Duncan most recently
A month with 31 days shouldn’t feel longer than other 31-day months—yet for many people, January seems to stretch like it has extra pages in the calendar. That “long month” feeling isn’t just whining or bad math. It comes from a mix of psychology, routines, money timing, and the way our brains mark events. January often has fewer built-in landmarks, more pressure to “reset,” and more waiting for the next thing to happen. Put those together, and the day
On January 13, 1898, Émile Zola published his open letter “J’Accuse…!” in a Paris newspaper, directly accusing the French government and military leadership of covering up a wrongful conviction. The letter centered on the Dreyfus Affair, a case in which Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer, had been convicted of treason on shaky evidence. Zola’s intervention mattered because it forced a private injustice into public view, pushed institutions to answer har
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported a 16% decrease in crime in 2025, with homicides down 7.3% from 2024 and nearly 47% since 2020, as well as a 28% drop in shootings and a 15% decrease in robberies.
This morning starts off with mostly clear skies and a cool 48 degrees. Expect a high near 59 later today as intermittent clouds mix with sunshine. Winds from the west-southwest will pick up to about 14 mph, gusting near 30 mph, making it breezy through the afternoon. By evening, clouds will thicken as a light rain shower moves in with temperatures dipping into the 50s. Overnight brings a chance of light rain and mostly cloudy skies with lows around 35 degrees. Tomorrow will be much colder and windy
ICE activity has increased exponentially since Trump’s return to office, bringing with it an exponential increase in rights violations committed by federal officers. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and, without exception, courts have safeguarded the rights of people to peacefully protest and document federal officers as they perform their duties. Meanwhile, the people running DHS […]
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy. The new federal guidelines mention a directive issued by President Donald Trump in December calling to align the U.S. vaccination schedule with “peer” countries, […]
City officials say egregious delays in public information releases are caused by the volume of requests, while failing to produce evidence proving their claims.
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the appointment of three new commissioners. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Hon. Sierra D. Senor-Moore, Daniel R. Hernandez, and Alan G. Pirtle to three-year terms, expiring December 31, 2028. In addition, the Illinois Supreme Court has reappointed Commissioners Heather B. Kroencke and Azam Nizamuddin to terms expiring December 31, 2028. “We are thrilled to welcome Judge Senor-Moore,
St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer is proposing a realignment of the Special Events and Communications department and the Convention and Visitors Bureau to improve coordination and communication, while assuring residents that festivals will not be impacted.
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