The date has been announced for the 2024 Bowl for Ronnie, the annual celebrity bowling tournament held in honor of late metal icon Ronnie James Dio.The event will take place Nov. 14…
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) today announced $391,375 in federal funding for the St. Louis Downtown Airport. This funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration will help replace and upgrade the existing terminal building to include a new bus stop and help make the airport more accessible to all travelers. “Illinois’s airports are critical economic engines for our state and the source of jobs for so many working families,” Duckworth said. “I’m proud to join Senator Durbin in announcing this additional investment of federal funding to help support building a modernized terminal and new accessible bus stop at the St. Louis Downtown Airport. I will continue to work alongside Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Budzinski to make traveling safer, more reliable and more accessible for all passengers
Alfred Montgomery, a former sheriff's deputy, is challenging Sheriff Vernon Betts. Montgomery says Betts is incompetent. Betts says Montgomery is unqualified.
The Supreme Court on Monday shut down a long-shot push from Missouri to remove a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money case and delay his sentencing in New York.
ALTON - Navigating recycling and waste disposal can often feel like a maze of uncertainty for Madison County residents. With industries evolving and guidelines ever changing, understanding how to responsibly manage our waste is more crucial than ever. "Back to the Basics: Madison County's Approach to Waste Management" aims to tackle these issues head-on by offering practical answers and insights. Brandon Banks has been with Madison County Building & Zoning department in the Resource Management division for over half a decade where he works to improve the quality of life for Madison County residents, businesses, schools and local governments through programs that foster healthy, resilient, connected communities. Come to Old Beer Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, on Tuesday Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Come early and bring your dinner into the venue and chat with the speaker. Contact Chris Krusa, Sierra Club Program Chair with questions at 410-490-5024.
Pete Townshend is giving fans of The Who hope that another tour may be possible.Although he and bandmate Roger Daltrey have made differing comments on whether the band will ever tour again, Pete reveals in…
St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler, who just announced a run for mayor, said he has lost his passion for the bar business and wants to focus on politics.
A St. Louis man is due in court later this week after being charged in connection with an attempted drive-by shooting in the city's O'Fallon neighborhood.
It is almost impossible to believe, as the nation stands on the precipice of one of the most important elections in our lifetime, if not the nation’s history, that Democrats would want to stick it to young people, whose enthusiasm and activism they desperately need to prevail in November. But in trying to ram through […]
As students prepare to return to class, schools in the St. Louis area are getting a hands-on lesson about handling active shooter and intruder incidents.
MagStack is the perfect on-the-go wireless charging station that also transforms into a phone stand for FaceTime or video playback while charging. This 3-in-1 foldable design featuring 3 wireless charging spots, enables charging for up to 3 devices simultaneously, including iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, other Qi-compatible Android phones, and […]
COLUMBIA – A bear sighting in rural Columbia, Illinois, has captured the attention of Metro East residents and authorities alike. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department shared footage of the sighting Columbia on its Facebook page on Sunday, advising the community on how to handle potential encounters with the animal. The bear was apparently headed in a northerly direction out of Columbia, authorities said. According to the Sheriff’s Department, individuals who encounter a bear should remain calm and back away slowly. If the bear approaches, people are advised to make themselves appear as large as possible. Under no circumstances should residents approach or feed the bears, and any sightings should be reported to authorities immediately. The Columbia Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office have both emphasized the importance of these guidelines. Additionally, the Illinois Conservation Police are actively involved in tracking the bears. Reports
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