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Back in January it was announced the acclaimed three-part Disney+ documentary The Beatles: Get Back would be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 8, but the release was indefinitely…

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U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 …

Today on TAP: But there’s paid family leave only in states where abortion is legal and will remain so. No state where it’s being criminalized would consider such post-birth decency.

ALTON - A new law aimed at improving the safety of transportation for foster children was signed into law on Friday. The legislation was sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on behalf of a local foster parent following concerns shared with her about the safety of children under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). “I knew something had to be done when a constituent shared with me that foster children were either not being picked up on time or not being picked up at all by transportation providers,” said Rep. Elik. “Children under state care depend on transportation providers that will pick them up on time. There is no excuse for our youth in care to be left without a ride home.” Public Act 102-795 sponsored by Rep. Elik provides that transportation services to children and families must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Drivers must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal

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The man was using a seat cushion as a floatation device after the canoe capsized near an island in the river, officials said.

Explore St. Louis is calling this project a much needed "facelift" for the downtown convention center.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for Gladys Bowers, a woman who is possibly located in the St. Louis area.

Consider two ways of saying a similar thing: According to the Census Bureau, people of color make up an increasing share of the US population. This will most likely benefit liberals, who will certainly try to take political advantage of it. Not only are non-white folks having more children than white people, but liberals are ...continue reading "Two statements"

St. Louis makes list for top 20 cities for summer travel.

The new head of the St. Louis division, based in Downtown West, joined the bank in 2020, and will look to grow its wealth management business, his boss said.

Sara Walsh announced Monday she is dropping out of the Republican primary for Missouri’s 4th congressional district due to the state’s newly-approved congressional map.

The long-delayed expansion of St. Louis' downtown convention center is officially underway. The head of the firm managing project acknowledged that price increases are a challenge. But here's why he said that shouldn't delay the project.

Michael L. Bennett pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to a charge of deprivation of rights under color of law.

MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Jail Officer Rhealyn Butler recently graduated from the St. Clair County Correctional Officer's Training Academy Class #120. Butler graduated with 33 other classmates from around the state of Illinois. Captain Kristopher Tharp and Captain Steve Ridings were present to celebrate her accomplishment with her friends and family. Officer Butler was also the recipient of the "Rangemaster's Award for Most Improved" for her hard work during the academy's firearms training. "We are proud of Jail Officer Butler and her accomplishments," Madison County Sheriff John Lakin said. "Congratulations to all of the graduates of Class #120."

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Well, this is awkward. Yesterday I wrote about how there was a strong argument that Twitch’s removal of the mass murderer in Buffalo’s livestream of his murder spree violated Texas’s ridiculous social media law. The main saving grace for Twitch would be that it was possible (though it’s unclear) its userbase was just under the […]

EDWARDSVILLE – As you travel through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library, you will see that libraries are evolving to be utilized by students in new ways with technology, opportunities for greater collaboration and engagement, maker-spaces, and other possibilities. Library and Information Services (LIS) is advancing under the direction of Interim Dean Eric Ruckh, PhD, who brought his proven history of service and thoughtful leadership to the role on January 1. Lovejoy Library, in particular, is at the heart of the Edwardsville campus core, and is thriving as a central force in the University’s student engagement and success initiatives and academic excellence broadly. “Our faculty and staff of LIS have been working to envision how we can fully embody a 21st century library rooted in excellence, committed to equity, and dedicated to student success and learning,” said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD

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O'Fallon nabbed the top spot for the second year in a row, and St. Charles also ranked in the top 10.