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Trump administration ordered to pay full $9B in November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

1 month 2 weeks ago
This report has been updated. A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to pay roughly $9 billion for a full month of nutrition assistance benefits by the next day. Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who was appointed by Democratic former President Barack Obama, said the administration blew its chance to […]
Jacob Fischler

VIDEO: Construction Set to Begin on $2B Chesterfield Project

1 month 2 weeks ago

From First Alert 4: Construction crews will begin infrastructure work Tuesday on the $2 billion Downtown Chesterfield project, marking the start of a development that promises to transform west St. Louis County. The project sits on the site of the former Chesterfield Mall, which closed 14 months ago.  Michael Staenberg, founder of the Staenberg Group, […]

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Rachel Finan

North Alton-Godfrey Hosts 21st Annual Breakfast With Santa

1 month 2 weeks ago
ALTON/GODFREY - The North Alton-Godfrey Business Council will host its 21st Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Godfrey. The event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., offers a festive morning of holiday activities for all ages, including live music, a magic show, face painting, balloon creations, and an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Located at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey, the Knights of Columbus Hall will serve a holiday

Trump DOJ Fires Prosecutors, Scrubs Court Records Of Mention Of January 6 Insurrection

1 month 2 weeks ago
Nothing survives a purge. Especially not the truth. The DOJ secured a conviction for Washington state resident Taylor Taranto. According to the DOJ’s May 21, 2025 press release, Taranto had committed several federal crimes, including carrying two guns without a license and engaging in “false information and hoaxes.” Here are the details: On June 28, […]
Tim Cushing

Granite City, Pontoon Beach Police Charge Two In Felony Fraud Cases

1 month 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – Local authorities have charged two individuals in felony cases of fraud, including a Granite City man accused of wire and mail fraud and a St. Louis woman charged with identity theft and more. Cody L. Vivod, 30, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 27, 2025 with one count each of wire fraud, mail fraud, and use of account number or code with intent to defraud, each Class 3 felonies. From June 2-23, 2025, Vivod allegedly knowingly devised a scheme to defraud Carpet City