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Over three decades, Onder — known for his AI legal ads — has built or bought at least 70 houses, apartments and commercial buildings. Some of his projects have stalled.

Memorial Day was not originally about barbecues, mattress sales, or the “start of summer.” It began as a day for the dead. That difference matters. For many Americans, Memorial Day is familiar but blurry. People know it is a federal holiday. They may know it honors members of the military. But the deeper story is often lost behind long weekends and store promotions. The holiday grew out of grief on a massive scale after the Civil War, and over time it became a national day of remembrance

On May 25, 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to commit the United States to “landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth” before the decade was over. It was one of the defining announcements of the 20th century. At the time, it came during the Cold War, when spaceflight had become a visible measure of scientific skill, industrial power, and national confidence. The goal mattered immediately because it turned a series of early space setbacks into

It's the celebrated road's 100th anniversary this year. Here is what you might want to see and do.

EDWARDSVILLE — The NAACP Edwardsville Branch is proud to announce that Mark Thomas will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 61st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the SIUE Meridian Ballroom. The President’s Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, service, advocacy, and commitment to community empowerment reflect the enduring mission and values of the NAACP. Mark Thomas exemplifies those qualities through a distinguished career

A tutoring program run by nonprofit Welcome Neighbor STL is one of several supports for Afghan refugees in St. Louis that leaders say are under threat as federal funding expires.

Plant of the Week: native Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis). This is a beautiful hummingbird plant that looks great as a single plant or mass planting. Deadhead to produce more blooms. Please be aware that if different varieties of Columbine are planted in the same space, they may cross pollinate and volunteers may not be … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

ST. LOUIS - Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is honoring those who died while serving our country Monday morning. Volunteers set up flags ahead of the 10 a.m. ceremony, which includes a wreath-laying ceremony, live music and a moment of remembrance for fallen service members. Organizers say Memorial Day is about taking time to reflect the [...]

GODFREY - A fire in the roof and ceiling of the crematory area of Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home and Crematory in Godfrey drew a commercial box alarm response Sunday after a maintenance worker spotted flames and smoke, according to Godfrey Fire Protection District Chief Eric Cranmer. The call came out at 5:11 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2026, for the business at 1313 W. Delmar Ave. in Godfrey. Godfrey, Alton, Fosterburg, and Brighton fire departments responded, along with the Madison County

ST. LOUIS - Memorial Day marks the beginning of what the Missouri State Highway Patrol calls the "100 deadliest days," emphasizing the increase in fatal crashes during this time. MSHP is paying close attention to some of the leading factors, and some of them may surprise the public. While driving intoxicated is high on the [...]