There’s no denying that the cryptocurrency world is chock full of scammers, Ponzi schemes, and sketchy sketchy offerings. But, the prevalence of such things in that world has lead some to argue that if cryptocurrencies were banned, we’d likely have less scams and fraud online. I’ve yet to see any data to support that — […]
Rep. Bush faces a primary election challenge from a pro-Biden Democrat on August 2. She has voted against several parts of President Biden's legislative agenda.
In the sixth chapter of Isaiah, God poses a compound question: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Isaiah answers, “Here am I, send me.” Isaiah’s willingness to accept …
ALTON - A man from Alton starred in a recent episode of the MTV show “Catfish: The TV Show,” which tells the stories of people who have been “catfished,” or misled into a relationship by someone pretending to be someone else online. The episode, titled “Charles & Nikki,” follows the story of Charles Teague and “Nikki,” who met through the virtual-avatar-based social network IMVU . “We came across each other and she said my voice sounded amazing, so we became friends,” Teague said. “We started gathering feelings for each other over time being friends, then we eventually got together.” While they “got together” via IMVU, Teague said things started to feel suspicious as more time passed and Nikki refused to show her face. “I felt I was getting catfished when she never showed her face on camera, and my friend Zack is the one who actually told me she’s probably a catfish,” Teague
Eddie Vedder's Ohana Encore, the companion weekend to the Pearl Jam frontman's Ohana Festival, has been canceled. No official announcement was made, but the Ohana website no longer lists the…
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Monday requested that Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) return to the bargaining table with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837, a day after its members voted to strike on Aug. 1.
Iron Barley's High Hog Ridge restaurant in High Ridge, whose co-owner Tom Coghill died in March, has permanently closed and its location will be filled by a sports bar and restaurant, according to a social media post.
The developer hoping to build apartments at the site of the Engineers’ Club in the Central West End is no longer seeking to demolish the historic building.
Are you looking for quick cash, but your credit score doesn't look good? If your answer is yes, you may be wondering whether getting a no-credit-check loan with guaranteed approval is possible. Unfortunately, all lenders will conduct at least a soft credit check before approving your loan request, and there’s no such thing as guaranteed approval for loan applications.
Faced with court rulings that say a Trump administration directive doesn’t protect Tyson Foods from liability caused by workers’ deaths due to COVID-19, the food giant is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on the matter. Arguing that recent court rulings against the company will have “drastic consequences for the next national […]
ALTON, Ill. - Funeral arrangements have been set for an Alton, Illinois business owner who was killed in a bus crash while on vacation in Jamaica earlier this month. The owner of “My Just Desserts” in downtown Alton, Yvonne Campbell, was on vacation with her twin sister Evelyn Campbell, her daughter, nieces, and their friends. [...]
In the league's last iteration, a North County facility served as its hub for practices and front office operations. The new plan, unveiled Monday, is quite different.
A few weeks ago, coming home from one of my night sky photography sessions, I noticed that dawn looked very nice in my rear view mirror. I wasn't planning to stop, but eventually I caved in and decided to turn around. Having done that, I needed to find an exit so I could get out ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
A longtime alderwoman and runner-up in last year's mayoral election has landed a vice president post at a local bank. "My goals are to expand on the investment that the bank is making in the community," she said.
ALTON - The details for the visitation and funeral for the beloved Alton resident Yvonne M. Campbell have been released. The visitation will be Friday, August 5, 2022, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The visitation and funeral service be held at Shalom Church (City of Peace) 6491 North Highway 67 Florissant, MO., 63034. Burial to immediately follow at Upper Alton Cemetery in Alton, Illinois. Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home of Alton is in charge of arrangements. Sheila Goins, Alton's first lady, said the response following Yvonne's death has been one she has never seen before. "I think the response is a testament to the light she poured into people," she said. "Even people who didn't really know her felt her light. The outpouring of love in the community is a true compliment to the character she displayed every day. "She greatly influenced younger people. She was very engaged in her children's day to day lives and valued, supported them and mentored children