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CASEYVILLE — The Caseyville Police Department has announced the lateral hiring of three experienced officers and the promotion of a sergeant. Officer Adam Howell, Officer Marlyn Jackson, and Officer Matt Jany have joined the department, bringing a combined 41 years of law enforcement experience. Howell has more than six years of experience and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran; he also serves as a Juvenile Officer and a certified Taser instructor. Jackson returns to Caseyville after previously serving part-time with the department and later as Chief of Police for the Village of Marissa, bringing 10 years of experience. Jany is a retired captain from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department with 25 years of service, having worked as a lead homicide investigator with the Major Case Squad and director of the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force. In addition, Sergeant Dylan Prather has been promoted and is now the department’s K-9 handler, working with “Doc,” an 11-month-old

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ALTON - During a recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust , Danny shared how his relationship with God has inspired him through difficult times. Danny explained that we are all “children of God,” but that God allows us to go through storms. If you are “anchored in God,” then these storms become a lot easier to weather. “They strengthen you when you get down and discouraged. Sickness comes, disease, finances, you name it. But God will take you through it. Nothing’s too hard for God,” Danny said. “I’ve been through storms, but guess what? God’s been there with me. If you can stay focused not on the storm but on Jesus, on God, on the Holy Spirit, He’ll take you through.” Danny shared that he tries to be obedient to God. He believes he lost his job at Boeing because he did not follow God’s original calling for him to become a pastor, and God closed that door to reveal

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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On August 9, 2025 around 2:41PM, District 1 officers responded to a call for a shooting near the intersection of Dewey and Gasconade

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County Third Judicial Circuit is implementing a series of improvements to its jury selection process in response to the Final Report of the Illinois Judicial Conference Juror Experience Task Force, issued in October 2024. The new measures are designed to enhance fairness, accessibility, and overall juror satisfaction, aligning with the statewide effort to modernize and strengthen public trust in the jury system. Key changes include the introduction of compliance mechanisms to ensure consistent participation, expanded online access to juror questionnaires, the development of short YouTube videos to answer frequently asked questions about jury service in Madison County, and the establishment of a compliance docket for individuals who fail to appear after being summoned for jury duty. "Juries are a cornerstone of our justice system, and we are committed to ensuring that all citizens have equal opportunity and access to serve," said Chief Judge Chris Threlkeld.

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SHILOH – Newly elected officers of the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, were installed and are looking forward to a new year of service. Pictured are: Regent Kimberly Dalrymple, Vice Regent Margaret Truitt, Chaplain Amy Chrisenberry, Secretary Carol Gorecki, Treasurer Cori Croteau, and Historian Peggy Sternberg. Also elected but not available for the photo was Librarian Mary Kearney. Officers and members of the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, as well as citizens around the country, are gearing up for the United States 250th anniversary celebration in July 2026. The DAR, founded in 1890, and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. Looking Glass Prairie Chapter members come from several nearby towns with service concentrated in O’Fallon,

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Randy Rulo, who worked for Wil Mix Concrete, died Saturday when his truck overturned near Pevely.

As countries try to find agreement on plastic pollution, creative interventions are turning heads — and turning the conversation toward health harms, fossil fuels, and false solutions.

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What Happened: Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, has agreed to stop using algorithmic rent-setting software that federal prosecutors say could violate laws against price-fixing.

The agreement is part of a proposed settlement with the Justice Department to resolve claims by federal authorities that the company had colluded with other landlords to raise rents in cities across the country.

The deal was announced by the DOJ on Friday but still must be approved by a judge. If it is, it will bar Greystar, which is based in South Carolina and manages nearly 950,000 apartments nationwide, from using any “anti-competitive” algorithm that relies on rivals’ sensitive data to suggest rents, the department said in a statement.

Greystar was using rent-setting algorithms from RealPage, a Texas-based software-maker who was the subject of a ProPublica investigation in 2022 that showed the firm was helping landlords decide prices in a way that legal experts said could result in cartel-like behavior. The DOJ has also sued RealPage.

What They Said: The settlement drew praise from both Republicans and Democrats.

The lawsuit began under the Biden administration, but Trump-appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi touted the agreement with Greystar last week, saying “nowhere is competition more important than in making housing affordable again.”

Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater, head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division, said that “whether in a smoke-filled room or through an algorithm, competitors cannot share competitively sensitive information or align prices to the detriment of American consumers.”

The settlement was praised by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat who urged the DOJ to investigate anticompetitive practices in the apartment market after ProPublica’s story in 2022.

“This settlement is good news for renters across the country,” Klobuchar said in a statement. “It’s critical the Justice Department continues to prosecute the case against RealPage and other major landlords to provide relief for all renters.”

Response: Greystar did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement and said in a statement that it “firmly believes that its use of RealPage’s revenue management software complies with all applicable laws.” The company said it will continue to defend itself against claims brought by regulators and cited what it called “unclear regulatory guidance around the use of revenue management tools.”

“We entered into these settlements to make clear the government’s interpretation of the law and to ensure we continue to do things the right way,” Greystar said.

Greystar also announced it had reached “an agreement in principle” to settle litigation brought by a nationwide group of renters making similar allegations.

A Greystar spokesperson declined to comment further.

RealPage declined to comment.

In January, a RealPage executive called the federal case “flawed” and said the company was committed to “vigorously defending ourselves.” RealPage had already changed its software to remove nonpublic data, she said, despite its view that its technology was legal and “pro-competitive,” adding the company was being made a scapegoat for housing affordability problems stemming from an undersupply of housing stock.

Background: The proposed settlement is the latest development to follow ProPublica’s 2022 investigation, which also mentioned Greystar. Dozens of tenants sued RealPage after the initial story. The Justice Department filed an antitrust complaint against RealPage in August 2024, and in January, it sued six of the nation’s landlords, including Greystar, accusing them of improperly working together to raise rents. In their complaint, prosecutors said one landlord told RealPage that it started increasing rents within a week of adopting the software and, within 11 months, had raised them more than 25%.

The suit was joined by at least 10 attorneys general, including the one for California, the country’s most populous state — home to roughly 17 million renters. One other landlord, Atlanta-based Cortland, has agreed to a settlement, as well.

Senators have also held hearings and introduced legislation seeking to ban the use of rent algorithms similar to RealPage’s. Cities around the country, including San Francisco, Philadelphia and Minneapolis, moved to bar landlords from using similar algorithms to set rents.

Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Greystar has agreed to stop sharing its own “competitively sensitive” information with rival companies. And it won’t attend meetings of competitors hosted by RealPage.

Why It Matters: The DOJ’s moves against RealPage — and its landlord customers — for using shared data and technology were seen as an indication that authorities were willing to wade into a fraught corner of federal antitrust law. In the past, collusion happened with “a formal handshake in a clandestine meeting,” federal prosecutors wrote in one filing. “Algorithms are the new frontier.”

The proposed settlement is also significant as businesses watch to see how aggressively the Trump administration will pursue antitrust cases. Bondi said the agreement aligned with the president’s “pro-consumer agenda.”

Now, as part of the deal, Greystar has agreed to cooperate with the DOJ’s monopolization claims against RealPage. The case is ongoing. RealPage has sought to dismiss the suit, saying “it fails to plead anticompetitive effects in a relevant market,” among other things.

Mariam Elba contributed research.

WOOD RIVER — Abby Lou, a 13-year-old rescue dog who was found malnourished and abused eight years ago and rescued by an area family, now faces a critical health challenge. Kayla Stanton, Abby Lou’s owner, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise $1,000 for urgent surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in Abby Lou’s back left leg. The injury has left Abby Lou unable to walk, requiring her family to carry her for basic needs such as bathroom trips and feeding. Stanton described Abby Lou as still spirited despite her age, saying she “thinks she’s a spry young pup.” The surgery is considered necessary to alleviate Abby Lou’s pain and improve her mobility. Stanton said the family’s financial situation has been strained due to rising living costs, making the unexpected veterinary expense difficult to cover. “We are asking please for our Abby Lou-Lou, help us achieve our goal to get the procedure she needs to be

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The St. Louis region's only Division I college football team, the Lindenwood Lions are heading into their fourth season as a DI team with big ambitions. The St. Louis region's only Division I college football team, the Lindenwood Lions are heading into their fourth season as a DI team with big ambitions.

One of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitars is going up for auction in September.The rocker’s Kramer Electric, 1982, which is based on his original “Frankenstein” guitar and features Van Halen's well-known…

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Last weekend, the St. Louis Blues hosted their first-ever Girls Tier I Ice Breaker Invitational.

Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually in the United States alone? This alarming statistic underscores the critical role of sun protection in our daily lives. While many associate sunscreen with beach days or prolonged outdoor activities, the importance of sun protection—and subsequent after-sun care—extends far beyond those moments. Understanding how to effectively shield your skin from ultraviolet (UV) damage and properly care for it afterward is essential for long-term skin health and overall wellbeing. Understanding the Impact of UV Radiation on the Skin Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is divided into UVA and UVB rays, each impacting the skin differently. UVA rays penetrate deeply, accelerating skin aging and contributing to wrinkles and sunspots, while UVB rays primarily cause sunburn and play a more direct role in causing skin cancer. Both types contribute to DNA damage in skin cells, increasing

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Protean Bodies, Translucid Decay, an installation of works by Sarah Knight that relate transgender existence to material flux and ecology. Protean […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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