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Get a Sneak Peek of Metal-Themed Pizzeria the Headless Bat

1 year 8 months ago
The first thing everyone asks Rick Giordano is what style of pizza his heavy metal eatery Headless Bat (3128 Morgan Ford Road) will serve. He’ll answer, “I just consider it good pizza,” but he admits that he questions the entire premise. “It's always strange to me that that's the first question,” Giordano says.
Jessica Rogen

Toko Sushi and Boba in Godfrey Officially Opens

1 year 8 months ago
GODFREY - New Japanese restaurant Toko Sushi and Boba is officially open in Godfrey. Located in Suite D at 5775 Godfrey Road, the restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine, boba tea and rolled ice cream. They open at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2023, and then kick off their regular hours. “I get all the recipes from Japan itself. I learned from there,” owner Eko Adikaputra said. “Our food is made by the order and with high quality. I’m trying to make it the best I know, in my knowledge. Quality is everything.” Toko Sushi and Boba specializes in Japanese cuisine. Sushi, sashimi, ramen, stir-fry noodles and other favorite dishes are on the menu. All of the sushi rolls are named after famous songs. They also offer sake, wine and milk tea with boba, which is dairy-free. And for dessert, they have Thai-style rolled ice cream, mixed on a cold iron right in front of the customer. This menu is the culmination of Adikaputra’s 15 years in the restaurant business.

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Hardin Man Now Faces Stalking, Other Charges, Ordered Back To Department Of Corrections Custody

1 year 8 months ago
HARDIN - A Hardin man faces multiple charges - stalking, violation of an order of protection, and criminal damage to property after a report from Nov. 19, 2023. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of stalking and criminal damage to property and after an investigation, Donald G. Dawson, age 55, of Hardin, was arrested and charged. Dawson was arrested without incident and was booked into the Greene County Jail and is currently being held without bond. Dawson was on mandatory supervised release (parole) from the Illinois Department of Corrections, regarding a 2021 Calhoun County conviction for the offenses of intimidation and threatening a Public Official. The Illinois Department of Corrections has since ordered a Parole Violation Warrant and Dawson is to return to the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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Economic growth last quarter was probably a fairly ordinary 3% or so

1 year 8 months ago
Jason Furman reminds me this morning that GDI numbers were released a week ago. Why does it take a month longer to release GDI than GDP? Does anyone know? Anyway, GDI is Gross Domestic Income, and it's an alternate way of calculating economic output. In theory, GDI and GDP should be identical, but thanks to ...continue reading "Economic growth last quarter was probably a fairly ordinary 3% or so"
Kevin Drum

The Hayner Public Library District Holds Second Annual Local Author Book Fair

1 year 8 months ago
Just in time for Christmas, Hayner Public will host its second annual Local Author Book, where you can meet thirty local authors, buy their books, and have them signed. The event will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the courtyard outside of Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall (between the mall and JC Penney). The event will feature library card registration, showcase items in the Library of Things, and other library highlights. There will also be activities, crafts, and story times for the kids. You can browse and make purchases—and be sure to leave some time to explore Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The Friends of Hayner Library will also have items for sale at the event. Find a new favorite author and stock up your book collection to keep you busy during the approaching cold winter. What is more inviting than a stack of books to ease your cabin fever? The books also make a great Christmas present or stocking stuffer! "There are

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Film Favorite coming to Fox Theater as Musical

1 year 8 months ago

  The producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the smash hit musical comedy currently playing to sold out houses in London’s West End, have announce the full cast for the North American Tour coming to St. Louis Dec. 26 – Jan. 7. The critically-acclaimed production features beloved, Tony-nominated Broadway leading man Rob McClure, reprising his “exhilarating, star-making […]

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Here’s the definitive short answer about why we’re unhappy with the economy

1 year 8 months ago
The stock of news stories asking why Americans are so sour on the economy continues to soar. If we could just figure out a way to give people a nickel for every one of these pieces our problems would be over. But can I please interrupt all these thousands of words? The answer is simple: ...continue reading "Here’s the definitive short answer about why we’re unhappy with the economy"
Kevin Drum

Dumb, Telecom Industry Backed ‘Network Fees’ Drive Twitch Out Of Korea

1 year 8 months ago
Twitch has announced that the company is shutting down in Korea after regulators there imposed a ridiculous new regulatory framework that drove the company’s operational costs through the roof. Basically: Korean telecoms convinced gullible regulators to pass a new regulatory framework wherein edge providers and content companies are forced to pay telecoms additional fees just […]
Karl Bode

Daily Deal: Apple Watch Portable USB Charger

1 year 8 months ago
This Apple Watch Portable USB Charger allows you to charge anytime, anywhere. With a built-in magnetic adsorption module, you can charge your watch immediately after contact. This charger has the ability to charge your watch within 2 to 3 hours fully. It’s lightweight and portable, so you can charge your watch while traveling, when working […]
Gretchen Heckmann