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The restrictions on soot pollution will prevent thousands of premature deaths every year. Industry groups say it will hurt local economies.

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. This funding is intended to boost local tourism and attract visitors to the historic Route 66, leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. The local Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau received two grants that totaled $892,000 and $600,000. Those are explained below. “Like so many great things, Route 66 begins in Chicago, travels Illinois, and spreads across the country delighting millions and forming an essential part of our nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “These investments will enhance visitor experiences and build on existing attractions to ensure Illinois and Route 66 remain vibrant elements of American culture and tradition for many years to come.” A total of 300 miles of Route 66 weave through Illinois, and the economic and historical impact

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Billy Joel attended the Grammy Awards on Sunday with Freddy Wexler, the songwriter and producer who convinced Billy to return to music and co-wrote his new single, "Turn the Lights Back…

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The move boosts the offerings to an East Coast destination.

CAHOKIA – The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Mildred Avenue in Cahokia Heights. The Cahokia Heights Police were initially called to the scene at 1:04 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2024. The victim has been identified as Bradford L. Readus, 22, of Memphis, Tenn. The Major Case Squad has 15 investigators on the case. The Major Case Squad investigators are actively working with leads to identify the person responsible for this crime and bring them to justice. Anyone with any information about this case should contact the Major Case Squad at (618) 332-4277.

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Armstrong Teasdale LLP has hired a partner in its New York City office who plans to relocate to the St. Louis area later this year.

This is Bovard Hall on the USC campus at dusk. It is also Bovard Auditorium and the Bovard Administration Building. Take your pick.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has shared another track from his upcoming album, The Circus and the Nightwhale, which will be released February 16. The latest is “Circo Inferno." Hackett describes it as “the most frenzied point…

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The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges in absentia against a man wanted for shooting a Granite City police officer.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police announced Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, that a suspect has been charged after a Granite City police officer was shot during gunfire late Tuesday night. Granite City Police said the suspect is still at large. Donald J. Friese was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use or possession of weapons by a felon. Granite Police were called to the 2400 block of Delmar Avenue on Tuesday night and the suspect started shooting at them and one officer was hit. The injury was described as "a through-and-through gunshot wound." The officer was taken to an area hospital and has been released. Granite City Police Chief Col. Nick Novacich confirmed there was an exchange of gunfire between Friese and officers at the scene and police believe Friese was injured. Friese's vehicle has been confiscated. Anyone with additional information, contact the Granite City

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Every week it’s some other dumb thing going on in the Senate. On Tuesday Senator Josh Hawley went to the (mostly empty) Senate floor to “seek unanimous consent” for the STOP CSAM bill. That’s basically a process to rush the bill forward before it’s ready. We’ve written about STOP CSAM before. Despite it’s name, it […]

Marcone, a Creve Coeur-based distributor of home appliance parts, HVAC and other equipment, recently named two new executives, separately overseeing finance and its HVAC operations.

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is partnering with the St. Louis Public Library to give out free tickets to concerts. All locations are now offering free concert vouchers for select SLSO performances. The goal is to enhance access to the concerts and encourage a greater appreciation for orchestral music. These vouchers are [...]

A children’s story hour at Springfield-Greene County Library devolved into a bizarre political rally last Friday, and days later spiraled even further into a book-burning by a Republican candidate for Missouri’s secretary of state. In a post to X (formerly Twitter), that has since been censored, an unhinged video shot outside of the library shows Valentina Gomez setting two queer books aflame and vowing to burn more should she succeed in securing public office. 

Today on TAP: Who gains politically if the bipartisan border bill stays blocked? The losers are the vast majority of voters who want the crisis solved.

Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating two men who attacked an elderly security guard at a Midtown apartment building.