Gear used by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler is going up for sale.Fifteen hand-signed Hand of Doom amp heads will be available for purchase via the online gear marketplace Reverb."This is…
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is warning taxpayers about a new nationwide text message scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from state revenue or treasury agencies. This latest phishing scheme involves unsolicited, urgent text messages claiming that a tax refund has been processed. Recipients are then asked to provide or verify their personal banking information under the threat of losing a state refund. "There has been a significant rise in fake text messages impersonating state revenue departments," said IDOR Director David Harris. "These scams are designed to deceive taxpayers and pressure them into revealing their most sensitive financial information. Let me be very clear that IDOR does not send unsolicited text messages asking for banking or personal information." IDOR primarily communicates through official correspondence sent through the U.S. Postal Service or through MyTax Illinois , the department’s
A program that provides food assistance to women, infants, and children in Missouri has made changes to its coverage, including substituting store brands for national brands and removing certain items, but the amount of food provided will remain the same.
Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of “gray market” games, unfairly forced a competitor out of 20 locations. The case laid bare some of the secrets surrounding Torch, which began placing its games in convenience stores, […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The building frenzy in St. Charles County’s “fastest growing area” could soon transform more than 200 acres of farmland west of Lake Saint Louis into a sprawling 470-home subdivision. Plans for the new project, “Trailside Farms,” include 383 single-family homes, 87 townhomes, a trail system, a baseball field, an outdoor skating […]
The May 16 tornado wiped out an estimated 6,000–10,000 trees across St. Louis, stripping neighborhoods of shade and beauty. This Halloween, the Trick or Tree™ campaign will turn trick-or-treating into a mission to restore the city’s green canopy. Children and families will collect donations on October 31, 2025, with all proceeds going directly toward replanting […]
An original white label 7-inch test pressing of Queen’s 1975 classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" sold for close to $12,000 during the annual White Label Auction to benefit the Brit Trust.White label test…
Florissant to Request Release of 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds The City of Florissant will request the release of 2025 CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on October 20, 2025, following a 15-day period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on […]
It would be something of an understatement to say that Alphabet, Google’s holding company, is big and successful. Some Wall Street analysts are even predicting it could become the world’s most valuable corporation. Of course, even for business giants, enough is never enough. They always want more: more money, more power. As part of that […]
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From Realtor.com: As traditional shopping malls across America struggle to stay relevant in the age of e-commerce, a surprising trend is taking root: transforming once-bustling retail hubs into vibrant mixed-use communities that bring much-needed housing to strained real estate markets. From New Jersey to Florida—and even in Colorado’s North Denver Metro—the death of the American mall may be breathing […]
ALTON - In addition to a few month-long programs through October , the Hayner Public Library District has several special events planned over the next few weeks. “We’ve got a ton of stuff happening this month,” said Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive director. From 6:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, community members can enjoy “Broadway Show Tunes with Jared Hennings” at the Alton Square Mall library location. Hennings has “a great voice” that "really lends itself to this kind of music,” Cordes said. He will perform songs from “Brigadoon,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Showboat,” and more. A special “Fire Safety Story Time” is planned for 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 at Alton Square Mall. Cordes thanked the Alton Fire Department, which will visit and read a story in honor of Fire Safety Month. Kids can talk to firefighters,
WOOD RIVER - Brooke Moran, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for her achievements in cheerleading. Moran has been part of the cheer program since seventh grade and credits her confidence, self-awareness, respect, and empathy as key qualities that contributed to her receiving this Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month honor for the Oilers. “I love being under the Friday night lights and wearing cute uniforms,” Moran said, highlighting what she enjoys most about cheerleading. She also expressed gratitude toward her mother, who she said “pushes me to be the best I can be no matter what.” Under the guidance of coach Alison Beachum, Moran has developed perseverance and determination through her high school sports involvement. “My high school involvement has helped me develop into the person that I am today by showing me perseverance. I am capable of easily facing challenges along with becoming more determined,”
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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