There have been a whole bunch of antitrust lawsuits filed against Google over the last few years (in fact, one just settled last week though we don’t yet know the details, though when that case was first filed, we noted some problems with it). The very first, though, seemed like the weakest. As you may […]
In his new book, "Changing Models for Journalism: Reinventing the Newsroom," Global Investigative Journalism Network co-founder Brant Houston explores the deep transformation that journalism has undergone in the last decade, including the decimation of traditional newsrooms, changing revenue streams, corporate ownership and investors, and the surge in nonprofit newsrooms and collaborations.
Enjoy a delightful dinner cruise along the Missouri River aboard Miss Augusta, a 105-foot Skipperliner yacht, which departs from Klondike Park in Augusta, Missouri. The luxury yacht has three stories, […]
Enjoy a peaceful sightseeing cruise along the Missouri River aboard Miss Augusta, a 105-foot Skipperliner yacht, which departs from Klondike Park in Augusta, Missouri. The luxury yacht has three stories, […]
OMG OMG OMG: On Wednesday, Apple revealed that its newest product line, the iPhone 15, will drop the company’s proprietary Lightning port in favor of European-mandated USB-C ports. The company’s newest iPhones feature a charging plug that is slightly bigger and rounder than its predecessor but capable of delivering a faster charge. Is there any ...continue reading "Apple announces connector change"
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Community leaders here seem to find it easy to “go green” — perhaps easy enough to make Kermit the Frog a little green with envy. “Going green,” that is, as far as adding greenspace to the City of Edwardsville’s roster of parks and other preserved natural areas. The Edwardsville City Council […]
Hospital Sisters Health System, which operates several facilities in Metro East, said that as of Wednesday morning, it has "successfully restored functionality" to its EPIC electronic health records platform as it continues to recover from a cyberattack late last month.
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency's director quickly signed off Tuesday on the panel's recommendation. That means doses should be available this week, some as early as [...]
MIKE STOBBE and LAURAN NEERGAARD, Associated Press
Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Jack Bowe and Cody Harvey, AIA, EIT, have been accepted into the AIA St. Louis Chapter’s 2023-2024 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. Bowe and Harvey are two of 16 applicants competitively selected to represent a diverse group […]
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), in Rolla, Missouri is looking for highly qualified adjunct faculty who can teach classes from its St. Louis location. Missouri S&T leaders plan to develop additional academic partnerships with corporations and industry groups, and they recently appointed Dr. Islam […]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to minors for the purpose of gender transition, citing a new state law that one clinic says “creates unsustainable liability” for health care workers. Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital on Monday announced it [...]
JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press
EAST ST. LOUIS – In August 2023, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office (SCCSAO) filed 15 charges in Illinois State Police Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) cases, 14 felony and one misdemeanor charge. PSEG is a joint effort between the Illinois State Police and the East St. Louis Police Department (ESTLPD) for violent crime investigations. PSEG was created to provide more highly trained resources in East St. Louis to help solve and reduce crime. FELONY CHARGES : SCCSAO charged the following cases August. The dates listed are the dates the incident occurred. On August 27, 2022, PSEG agents responded to the 1800 block of Gaty Avenue reference a deceased female in the street. A 49-year-old was fatally struck by gunfire. On August 4, 2023, a 15-year-old male resident of East St. Louis was charged by SCCSAO with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking. The juvenile was held without bond. On March 2, 2023, PSEG agents
Rep. Scott Perry, chair of the Freedom Caucus and one of the primary players in Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the election, took questions today about the House impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden. He got red faced when a reporter had the gall to ask what "actual evidence" Republicans had, as opposed to mere allegations: ...continue reading "Scott Perry explains impeachment"
Letter To The Editor: Sign issues have been going on for more than two decades in Edwardsville. The city enjoys its power to refuse signage that in other communities would not have the same outcome. The sign in question with Edwardsville aldermen at Drunken Fish is unique and attractive. They should work to see it stay as is. Sometimes policy is just silly. This sign costs a great deal and is not a negative. Skip Schmidt Madison County Board member.
SPRINGFIELD – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that almost $800,000 in unclaimed property - more than $515,000 in cash payments and $273,000 in stock value - are on the way to the rightful owners because of his office’s outreach efforts at the Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs. “This level of success reflects the hard work we do in my office,” Frerichs said. “A key part of my job as Treasurer is to do whatever we can to return unclaimed property to the proper owners or their heirs. My staff and I are happy to help people connect with their unclaimed property, and part of our outreach is to assist fair visitors in checking the I-Cash database so they can see if something is waiting for them.” Fair visitors made almost 800 claims on unclaimed property during the Illinois State Fair on August 10-20 and the DuQuoin State Fair on August 25-September 4. A total of 590 claims were filed at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, and 199
Editor’s Note: This week Construction Forum Drone Photographer/Videographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC, captured sitework on two office hotels and apartments in Downtown West at Jefferson and Market. The site was formerly occupied by office buildings owned by Wells Fargo, will make way for two hotels and an apartment building. Green Street Estate […]
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