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It’s all well and good that we have a system of laws and rules in place. For the most part, the bumpers on the bowling lane help keep a lot of stuff on the field of play (to mix metaphors), even if powerful politicians would rather have the rules apply to everyone else but them. […]

ALTON - Liberty Bank, A United Community Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Siebert to Market President. Jared has been with Liberty Bank for five years, most recently serving as Vice President of Commercial Lending. In his new role, Jared leads and supports the Liberty Bank team while overseeing market strategy and growth. His emphasis is on strengthening client relationships and expanding Liberty Bank’s presence as a trusted provider of personal, business, and wealth managemen

The termination notice was sent at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the lawsuit. It ordered the three locations in Rock Hill, Brentwood and Kirkwood to cease operations as MassageLuXe franchises.

EDWARDSVILLE - Small business owners are urging community members to vote yes on a non-binding referendum that would allow video gambling in Edwardsville. The General Primary Election, scheduled for March 17, 2026, will ask Edwardsville voters the following question: “Shall the city of Edwardsville allow video gambling, subject to regulations, in existing establishments with on-premises consumption of alcohol/liquor?” For small business owners like Corey McMahan, Steve Seibert,

Heart’s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, is getting an audio upgrade.The album, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, is set to be released as part of UMe’s Vinylphyle audiophile series.The release,…

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President Donald Trump on Friday criticized Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariff policy and said he will sign an executive order to implement a 10 percent global tariff, after the court issued a 6-3 decision finding his levies were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lawmakers in Illinois and the governor praised the Supreme Court decision with statements below. During a press conference on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Trump called the justices who ruled

Because of the level of crime, the boy likely will be held at a locked-down facility run by the Department of Social Services until he is 18.

The U.S. Department of Transportation says nearly one in five commercial driver’s licenses issued to non‑citizen drivers in Illinois were issued illegally

Troy is preparing a moratorium on data centers, effectively ending talks with an interested developer.

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A federal judge is ruling to keep a first-of-its-kind law on the books in Illinois. It prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on certain parts of sales. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was passed in late 2024. But the Illinois Bankers Association, Illinois Credit Union League and [...]

The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that will remove the statute of limitations for survivors of sex assault.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to keep tariffs in place using different authorities after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.  During the afternoon press conference in the White House briefing room, Trump repeatedly criticized the six justices who wrote “that IEEPA does not authorize […]

I seem to recall a years-long freakout among MAGA folks about the Biden administration pressuring social media companies to remove content. You may have heard about it. Anyway. In unrelated news FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), has filed suit against Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on behalf of […]

ALTON — Delaney Ortmann, a 5-foot-10 sophomore for Marquette Catholic’s regional champion girls basketball team, has emerged as one of the catalysts in the Explorers’ success during the 2025-2026 season, according to coach Whitney Sykes. Ortmann’s development this season has positioned her as a key contributor for Marquette Catholic, with Sykes pointing to her impact on both ends of the floor. “Delaney is a very solid offensive player,” Sykes said. “She