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The Chicago Star, a Chicago-based travel and lifestyle publication, recently praised St. Louis as a "perfect weekend getaway" from the Windy City.

In 2024 it was announced that a musical biopic about the German rock band Scorpions was in the works. Now we know who’ll be starring in the film, titled Wind of Change,…

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Brenda Gray's 20-page suit says jail staff did not provide adequate medical care to her daughter, 55-year-old Angela Brown.

O'FALLON — Donald W. Dossett Jr., 73, a registered child sexual predator, was charged Thursday, June 26, 2025, with one count of child pornography and one count of sexual exploitation of a child under 13, the St. Clair County State's Attorney’s Office announced. The charges stem from an investigation that began June 8, 2025, after two children reported that Dossett exposed himself to them at Welcome Suites, located at 148 Regency Park in O’Fallon, where he had been residing. Following a thorough investigation, authorities gathered evidence that led to Dossett’s arrest and the subsequent filing of charges. Dossett was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail, where he is being held pending court proceedings. The O’Fallon Police Department is urging parents and guardians whose children may have had contact with Dossett to have open conversations with them. Officials recommend that any concerning behavior or signs of inappropriate

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Earlier this month, Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) and the Society of Professional Journalists led a letter to Steve Catalano, chair of the Greene County Board of Supervisors, objecting to a policy that reportedly prohibited county employees from speaking to the press and required them to label anything they provide to the press as “opinion.”

In response, the county claimed that the policy does not exist, despite several county employees reportedly telling local newspaper The Daily Progress that they could not speak to the media about public records requests they’d denied due to the policy.

We don’t know why county employees would be “confused” by a nonexistent gag policy if such a policy had not been communicated to them but, to resolve any confusion, here is the email chain that includes the denial of the policy’s existence.

We hope any reporters whose requests for information are denied underthe supposed policy will show their sources this email, and that any Greene County employees who are confronted for not abiding by the policy will show it to their supervisors.

We note that even the above email denying the existence of the policy acknowledged that it is the county’s position that “When staff are asked about the County’s official position on policy matters, they are to represent the majority position of the Board or defer the question to the Chairman.”

We informed the County of the ambiguity of that position and the need to put its rules in writing, so that there won’t be further confusion if they’re constitutional, and so those impacted can challenge them if they’re not. As you can see, they said they would — we’ll hold them to it and will keep you posted.

Much of what we’ve written about regarding the Trump regime’s nonsensical and ridiculous immigration policies have focused on how they’re grabbing people off the streets, or disappearing them to random foreign gulags without due process. But we’ve also talked about the absolute insanity of US immigration policy as it pertains to foreigners traveling to the […]

COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department has issued a felony warrant for Austin Cates for failing to update his sex offender registration, officials announced Friday, June 27, 2025. Cates last updated his registration in 2023 and was last known to reside in Collinsville, Illinois. The warrant was issued due to Cates’ violation of sex offender registration requirements, according to the department. Authorities are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Collinsville Police Department anonymously by calling 618-344-2131, extension 5209, or by sending a message through the department’s Facebook page. In a statement, the department reminded Cates that he is overdue for his registration update and encouraged him to turn himself in to address the warrant. The department also noted that failure to update registration resulted in the posting of the individual’s picture online as part of their “Fugitive Friday” feature, which

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with Midway Staffing Inc. (Midway) that resolves allegations the temporary staffing agency entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with other staffing agencies. This settlement requires Midway to pay $1 million to compensate temporary workers impacted by the unlawful activity. Midway was the last remaining defendant in a lawsuit Raoul’s office filed against three staffing agencies and their client. The settlement with Midway means the litigation is now fully resolved, with the office recovering a total of $5.5 million from all four defendants. “We are pleased to have reached a final resolution that holds the defendants accountable for their unlawful no-poach and wage-fixing practices, and we look forward to distributing funds to the temporary workers harmed by these illegal conspiracies,” Raoul said. “My office has and will continue to enforce laws that protect

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Talking Heads have shared another track from the upcoming super-deluxe edition of their sophomore album, More Songs About Buildings and Food.The latest is a live recording of their cover of Al…

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BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced intermittent overnight closures of northbound Interstate 255 between Illinois 15 and State Street in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, Monday, June 30. Closures will start at 9 p.m. to allow crews to repair overhead sign trusses. The work will occur for one night only. In addition to the lane closures, motorists should expect up to two full closures of the northbound lanes lasting no more than 15 minutes each. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Motorists should expect delays during the short-term full closures and are encouraged to use alternate routes. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction

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ALTON - Allen Hale, honored for 50 years of service to the Riverbend East Rotary Club, presented Paul Harris Fellowship awards to two East Alton community leaders, Denny Weber and Debbie Angleton. The presentation took place recently during a club meeting. The Paul Harris Fellowship, named after Rotary’s founder, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, peace, goodwill and international understanding. Hale’s recognition and the awards highlight the ongoing dedication of local leaders to the East Alton community.

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ALTON – OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, July 3. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this free educational session about lymphedema and meet other people with lymphedema. The July lymphedema education meeting will be held: Thursday, July 3, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services 228 Alton Square Mall, Alton, IL Enter the Rehab office from the upper mall parking lot, facing Alby Street, under the "OSF HEALTHCARE" sign Interested individuals should direct questions or requests for additional information to OSF Rehabilitation Services at (618) 463-5171. Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid that is usually drained by the body's lymphatic system. Some lymphedema facts include: It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but it can also occur in the face, neck, or trunk.

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Thorny questions about who will pay for global climate action derailed a climate summit in Bonn, Germany, this week.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued civil investigative demands to Google and other online platforms to determine whether the companies have restricted or penalized content related to firearms.

As Trump moves toward outright dictatorship, the Roberts Court keeps enabling him.