WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), with U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) and Bill Foster (D-IL-11) today called for more involvement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to assist in the completion of the nationally-important O’Hare Terminal Area Program (TAP). In a letter to DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the members are requesting DOT help facilitate a path forward between and convene all O’Hare stakeholders to reaffirm a shared commitment to increase gate capacity by at least 25 percent, reduce projected costs and secure additional federal investment, working together to complete this project like 2018’s O’Hare Modernization Program. “To maximize the return on investment from ORD runway modernization,
A man armed with a dozen knives made a desperate attack on a White Castle Tuesday — but wasn't able to breach its defenses. Christopher J. Manley, whose age is redacted from court records, allegedly went on a rampage inside the White Castle restaurant at 5615 South Lindbergh Boulevard in south county. The manager told St. Louis County Police that Manley "destroyed multiple items inside the business and spat on" the manager.
It seems like the only “bipartisan” support around regulations and the internet these days is… over the false, widely debunked moral panic that the internet is inherently harmful to children. Study after study has said it’s simply not true. Here’s the latest list (and I have one more to write up soon): And yet, if […]
The New York Times presents us today with this chart showing congressional retirements compared to the past couple of election cycles: It looks like everything is perfectly normal this year. Both Democratic and Republican retirements are right on track with their 2022 levels.
The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]
GLEN CARBON - Best Buy, located at 6670 Edwardsville Crossing Drive in Edwardsville, had a robbery around 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, Glen Carbon Police Department reported on Friday morning, Dec. 15, 2023. Edwardsville Police Department was involved in the situation, but Chief Mike Fillback said Glen Carbon Police was the main investigator of the crime at this point. Glen Carbon Police said more information will be released on the robbery later Friday afternoon and that at this point confirmed there was a robbery around 9 p.m. at the Best Buy store. The Glen Carbon Police said four people were apprehended and in custody. Edwardsville Police, Madison County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Police were all involved in the apprehension of the suspects with Glen Carbon Police. The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has been presented with case information and is reviewing information. Charges could come later today, the police said.
Queen is taking a deep dive into their ultimate encore, “We Will Rock You,” on the latest episode of their weekly YouTube series, Queen the Greatest Live. As they continue their encore…
BELLEVILLE - The 2024 Home Expo is inching closer as new details emerge about the event, which is slated to be the biggest Home Expo event on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River. Shannon Stelling with the Home Builders & Remodelers Metro East Association (HBRMEA) appeared on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to share more details about the event, local trade programs and facilities, and more. “It’s not just a home show,” Stelling said. “It is a way to feature some of our different organizations schools on the Illinois side of the river.” Stelling said the 2024 Home Expo will offer free admission, free parking, and about 140-150 vendor booths, in addition to $22,000 worth of giveaway prizes over the course of the event - including a hot tub. The expo will also feature performances from local high school bands, choirs, competitive dance and cheer teams, performing groups from the Special Olympics, and more. T
The new book “Black St. Louis” explores the life of Black people, from the founding of the city to the start of the 21st century. Through colorful imagery and detailed documentation, co-authors Calvin Riley and NiNi Harris tell the stories of enslaved people, night-club owners, soldiers and everyday Black St. Louisans.
The Hoffmann Family of Companies is expected to announce that they are temporarily scaling back business operations in the rural St. Charles County community, according to company officials.
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