WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that he has helped secure $25.1 million in federal funding for Evansville Western Railway to improve approximately 124.5 miles of freight rail infrastructure stretching from Evansville, Indiana to Okawville, Illinois. “Southern Illinois has always played an important role in keeping America’s economy moving, and our railroads are a big part of that,” said Bost. “Whether it’s moving coal,
The Washington Post recently had some interesting additional insight into the various “pay to play” shenanigans related to Trump’s $330 million ballroom. They got a hold of a broader donor list, noting that Nvidia and Apple each committed $25 million, the top contribution amount. As did GOP donor mainstay the Adelson family. Crypto companies are […]
On October 25th, Glory Pro hosts their Halloween event, Fear Of The Dark, at South Broadway Athletic Club. Erik Carlson catches readers up on Glory Pro's latest developments.
BELLEVILLE — A second volunteer recruitment fair on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, will seek people to staff the new Emergency Weather Overnight Center, which will shelter people who have no place to stay when temperatures fall to 20 degrees or below. The fair will run from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the McCormick Center, 301 S. First St. in Belleville. Prospective volunteers can tour the building and learn about the program and their responsibilities. People seeking shelter will be screened and
OSF HealthCare is testing a new way to help patients stay on track with their medications using automated text messages to identify missed refills and connect people with pharmacists. The pilot program focuses on patients taking medications for chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Using insurance data, the system identifies people who may be falling behind on prescriptions and sends targeted reminders. OSF officials say this approach could reach more patients
Earlier this month, a 50-year-old man riding his personal electric scooter in Washington, D.C., was killed when he collided with a woman on a rideshare scooter. In June, a 12-year-old Massachusetts girl died after her electric scooter slammed into a school bus in a suburb of Boston. And in April, an Atlanta woman riding an […]
The revelation was in a court filing seeking penalties against Torch Electronics for operating illegal slot machines, but a protective order is protecting its "trade secrets."
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual health insurance plans rose to $9,804 on average, […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A pedestrian was injured after a crash involving two semitrucks early Friday on Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred around 2:20 a.m. on westbound I-270 near Lilac Avenue. The crash happened while one semitruck was parked on the [...]
When I was pregnant, my ex-husband pinned me against a wall. I was afraid he would kill me. I survived that violence. I also have a felony conviction. And those two parts of my life cannot be separated. My ex-husband and I often used methamphetamine together. Our drug use led to countless arguments, and I […]
The Southern Illinois University National Corn Ethanol Research Center is expanding research capacity, support workforce development and help companies bring new bioproducts to market at the Edwardsville facility.
ST. LOUIS - The forecast continues to repeat here in St. Louis, even as a western storm moves farther north and inland. Our cool to chilly starts and above average afternoon top temperatures will continue into next week. Highs will pop into the mid to upper 70s each day. The storm system that has brought [...]
Tom Hanks is coming back to Broadway.Hanks is returning to the Great White Way, set to star in his own play This World of Tomorrow. Hanks will act alongside Kelli…
Collecting and preserving materials related to Missouri history are central to the Missouri Historical Society’s mission, but occasionally a donation can confound even the most experienced registrar. Beth Carter came across an entry in a nearly 90-year-old ledger that immediately intrigued her. The donor was Alice Packard, a middle-aged African American woman who lived in …
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