An investor in Creve Coeur-based food technology firm Benson Hill (NYSE: BHIL) has disclosed it’s had discussions with Benson Hill about deals that could potentially take the firm private.
NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family [...]
ALTON - A 19-year-old man from Alton has recently been charged with two felonies including vehicular invasion and robbery, according to recently filed Madison County Court documents. Ashton M. Britt-Dwyer, 19, of Alton, was charged with vehicular invasion and robbery on Jan. 27, 2024. According to court documents, Britt-Dwyer allegedly entered into the interior of a Ford Fusion “by force” while the vehicle was occupied, “with the intent to commit a theft or felony.” He was additionally charged with robbery after taking a wallet and work bag from the same victim by use of force. A petition to deny his pretrial release describes a physical altercation between Britt-Dwyer and the victim, who he allegedly attempted to pull out of their car before stealing their property and later admitting the crime to his mother. “Defendant was identified as the suspect who approached the victim in her motor vehicle and reached through the window, attempting to grab
As our Error 402 series continues, I swear that eventually we’re going to get to some of the more promising models and stuff that actually has been working in some cases shortly, but we’re still covering some of the stuff that hasn’t fully panned out (or, has only panned out in limited setups). For this […]
Each year, an estimated 60,000 acres of wetlands are lost in the United States. They are the most threatened ecosystem in the country. Shaw Nature Reserve's restoration and land stewardship manager Mike Saxton talks about current threats to wetlands and makes the case for why we should preserve and build upon the few, but critically important, wetlands that remain.
GRANITE CITY - A man from Granite City was recently charged with committing armed robbery at the Lam's Garden restaurant in Granite City, as well as illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Cordarell D. Rogers, 32, of Granite City, was charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of unlawful possession of weapons by a felon. Court documents state that on Jan. 27, 2024, Rogers allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency from a victim “by threatening the imminent use of force, while he carried on or about his person or was otherwise armed with a firearm.” A petition to deny Rogers’ pretrial release describes the armed robbery as follows: “Defendant was identified as the suspect who entered the Lam's Garden restaurant and robbed the clerk of U.S. currency at gunpoint. The defendant was identified by surveillance video of him fleeing in a nearby vehicle. He was arrested
The St. Louis-based grocer said it couldn't provide data on average staff checkout line wait times, or how the self-checkout restrictions may affect lines.
Dead & Company recently announced they’ll be doing a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and now drummer Bill Kreutzmann has shared his thoughts on the shows in a new Instagram post. “Historically,…
The Board of Aldermen on Friday passed tax incentives to help fund the renovation of a deteriorating downtown hotel amid a dispute between the would-be developer and a labor union.
Wayne Kramer, the guitarist for the highly influential Detroit proto-punk band MC5, has died. He was 75. The news was announced Friday, February 2, in a post on Kramer's Facebook…
SPRINGFIELD — The Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is proud to introduce its new online training academy, now available to State personnel with Illinois.gov email credentials. This overarching resource will offer an array of courses designed to enhance knowledge and promote equity and inclusion within the State's procurement landscape. The inaugural training, titled "CEI's Role in Procurement: A Comprehensive Review," will be hosted on OneNet and is anticipated to revolutionize how State employees engage with essential procurement concepts. By accessing the training here , participants can embark on a journey through the critical facets of CEI's mission, core guiding principles, and responsibilities. This immersive course delves into relevant statutes, provides historical context, and explores CEI's pivotal role in the state's procurement evolution. The training doesn't stop there – it clarifies the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program
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