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Community Lenten Services to Raise Money for Local Nonprofits

4 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Alton Area Church Women United will host their annual community Lenten services while giving back to local nonprofits. Starting on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, and continuing through Good Friday on April 3, 2026, community members are invited to attend 30-minute Lenten services every Wednesday afternoon. All offerings that are collected during services will be given to Oasis Women’s Center and Crisis Food Center. “We want to have a big crowd, because all the money that’

Juvenile Charged in Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Shannon O'Brien In Ferguson

4 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 17-year-old male was arrested Sunday and remanded to the custody of the St. Louis County Family Court in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Shannon O’Brien, whose death is under investigation after officers responded to reports of shots fired in Ferguson, Missouri, police said. O'Brien had family ties to Edwardsville and also previously attended EHS. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested Feb. 1, 2026, on allegations of second-degree murder, armed criminal

States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions

4 months 1 week ago
States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top […]
Tim Henderson

Lane Closures On I-64 In St. Clair County Announced

4 months 1 week ago
O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 between Illinois 157 and Highway 50 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction. If required, nighttime lane closures will occur during the following times: Eastbound I-64 : 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Westbound I-64 : 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The closures are necessary to perform pavement and bridge work and are expected t

As Housing Costs Continue to Soar, Duckworth Convenes Metro East Housing Authorities to Discuss Solutions

4 months 1 week ago
ALTON — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with local housing authorities, municipal leaders and service providers to discuss the ongoing housing affordability crisis and how to expand stable, affordable housing opportunities. As the cost of housing continues to consistently faster than the rate of wages, Duckworth underscored the urgent need to address issues preventing homes from being built and ensuring the homes we do build meet the needs of Veterans, the disability community

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Expansion of STAR Bond Program

4 months 1 week ago
BELLEVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and local leaders to highlight the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bond program to communities statewide. The program is designed to support economic growth with financing options to develop and revitalize communities through major tourism, entertainment, retail, and destination-based projects in STAR bond districts.

Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons

4 months 1 week ago
Here’s what’s strange about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the law that made the open internet possible: Both sides of the traditional political spectrum hate it. But for opposite reasons. That, alone, should highlight that something is wrong in their analysis. Republicans hate it because they say it lets websites censor conservative speech. […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: AdGuard Personal or Family Plan

4 months 1 week ago
Welcome to the world of seamless browsing with AdGuard Personal or Family plans. This intuitive ad blocker offers an unparalleled web experience, powered by its three core features: an advanced ad-blocking module, a comprehensive privacy protection tool, and a robust parental control system. Say goodbye to annoying banners, intrusive pop-ups, and disruptive video ads as […]
Daily Deal

America’s Central Port Eyes Growth With 2050 Master Plan

4 months 1 week ago

This article originally comes from the Waterways Journal from December 2025, page 48. Late last year, America’s Central Port (ACP) in Granite City, Ill., north of St. Louis, released its 2050 Master Plan, a compilation of 60 projects the port hopes to undertake in the next 20 years, with a total estimated cost of $355.6 million. For towboat and barge […]

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Jerry Vallely

Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings

4 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to the White House, the governors and the National Governors Association. The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting […]
Ashley Murray