The KDHX DJs ranks have officially been thinned. Less than two weeks after suspending kids' show DJ Paul "Grandfather" Stark, the community radio station officially let go 10 of its volunteer DJs. That includes Stark, host of the Musical Merry-Go-Round.
After a long day of eating and snoozing, Hilbert can't be bothered to actually get up on his feet and chase around a toy on a string. Last night he wouldn't even go so far as to roll over. But if you wave it right in front of him he will deign to wave his ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 22 September 2023"
Today on TAP: Expect the government to shut down, McCarthy to lose his Speakership, and some renegade Republicans to eventually support a discharge petition.
EDWARDSVILLE - A new mural with an SIUE-inspired design is coming to downtown Edwardsville in the next few weeks. The Edwardsville City Council approved a sign variance on Tuesday for the mural, which is set to be painted on the south-facing wall of the former Goshen Butcher Shop at 246 N. Main St., near the Wildey Theatre. The mural would measure 100 feet wide and 10 feet tall and serve as a “visual cue and landmark for the university in downtown Edwardsville,” according to the project description portion of the variance. Alderwoman Elizabeth Grant said at Tuesday’s meeting that the university wants to have a greater presence in downtown Edwardsville, noting the new mural will serve as an “Instagram-worthy” photo backdrop. Mayor Art Risavy voiced his support of the project and the city’s ongoing relationship with the university. “It's been no secret that since I became Mayor, my goal has been to have a better relationship with SIUE
The Rolling Stones’ latest single, “Angry,” is featured on the official Spotify soundtrack to EA SPORTS FC24, the football (soccer to most folks in the U.S.) entertainment platform with a community of over 150 million…
Both of the newly acquired shareholders work on corporate law, one with clients in life sciences, agribusiness, ag/biotech and food industries, the other with clients ranging from emerging companies to publicly traded firms.
Foghat has unveiled the latest track from their upcoming album, Sonic Mojo. The new tune, “She’s a Little Bit of Everything,” was co-written by founding drummer Roger Earl’s former Savoy Brown bandmate, the late Kim Simmonds,…
WENTZVILLE — Adam Purfeerst has been standing along the edge of Highway A in Wentzville for hours, lifting his picket sign and waving to passing drivers, whose staccato honks and loud blares punctuate the Thursday afternoon. “We’re fighting for the working class in general,” said Purfeest, a General Motors assembly line worker for the last […]
ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik invites the community to help her and other Madison County Republicans by attending a petition signing event this Saturday, Sept. 23. Elik and her fellow candidates will be at Piasa Armory, located at 3685 E. Broadway in Alton, from 10 a.m. to noon. They are collecting signatures in order to be included on the ballot for the general primary election on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. “This is just the first step to get good Republican candidates on the ballot,” Elik said. “It is vitally important that we keep developing and identifying and recruiting good Republican candidates in Madison County.” In addition to Elik, who represents the 111th District in the Illinois House of Representatives, the other candidates at Saturday’s event will include Chris Slusser for Madison County Board Chairman; Nick Novacich for Coroner; David Michael for Auditor; Tom Haine for State’s Attorney; and Tom McRae for Circuit Clerk.
The 17-year lease, approved last month by the city’s Airport Commission, consists of a 48.3-acre parcel along Banshee Road referred to as the Northern Tract, former site of the McDonnell Douglas manufacturing facilities; and 109.5.acres known as Brownleigh that is bounded by Airport Road, Interstate 170 and James S. McDonnell Boulevard.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois and the nation approach the fall harvest season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Labor (IDOL) is encouraging farmers to stay vigilant and safe during this year's harvest. Governor Pritzker has proclaimed National Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois the week of September 18-22, 2023. “Bringing awareness to the general risks associated with day-to-day operations on Illinois farms and our state’s leading industry is something I understand firsthand,” said Jerry Costello II, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director. “Illinois farmers face the enormous task of ensuring that Illinoisans and Americans alike have sustainable access to fresh and healthy foods. The safety and health of our farmers and farm workers is and must continue to be a leading priority.” Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to show that the agriculture sector is one of the most dangerous in America, with th
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