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Jerseyville zoning

Jersey County

JERSEYVILLE: Commercial solar project referred back to zoning

JERSEYVILLE -- A petition to amend zoning along Illinois Route 16 for commercial purposes was considered during the Jerseyville City Council meeting on February 17. The zoning petition involves rezoning a section of the highway for the development of a commercial solar energy system. The petition was on the January 20 meeting agenda to deny the request. However, it was tabled following the receipt of additional information before the meeting. “Under the advice of counsel, we’re going to table that […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026

Stifel St. Louis Blues

NHL News

Stifel presenting sponsor for Blues web series

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues announced Friday that Stifel will be the presenting sponsor of the team's popular web series. The series, Life As A Blue, chronicles the franchise's most iconic moments through the eyes of legends who lived them. The monthly series premieres on YouTube and stlouisblues.com. Blues Hall of Famer Barret Jackman is the featured player in the series' most recent episode, which is out now. Life As A Blue debuted in 2023, featuring Hall of […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026

St. Louis CITY SC

MLS News

CITY SC receives up to $725K GAM from Toronto

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis CITY SC announced Friday that it will be receiving up to $725,000 from Toronto FC. The bulk of that deal involves $500,000 in guaranteed General Allocation Money (GAM) funds. They will be split between the GAM funds for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The exchange involves the Right of First Refusal for Josh Sargent due to his being a St. Louis regional native. Sargent, a native of O'Fallon, Missouri, played most of his youth career […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026

Opinion

OPINION: Mike Repole needs to leave the Battlehawks alone

An article published Monday on Litehouse Media already has me fired up, and I’ve barely started my work week. Why exactly? Mike Repole, the United Football League (UFL)’s newest investor, recently floated an idea to relocate the St. Louis Battlehawks from its current home at The Dome at America’s Center. St. Louis is already a cornerstone market The rationale, as Litehouse Media editor-in-chief Mick Lite reported, was to “enhance the league’s atmosphere by prioritizing smaller, more intimate venues that foster sold-out crowds […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026

Cardinals bet365

MLB News

Cardinals, bet365 expand marketing partnership

ST. LOUIS / STOKE-ON-TRENT, U.K. -- The St. Louis Cardinals and bet365, the team’s Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner, expanded their multi-year marketing partnership today. In addition, the leading sports betting brand will now serve as the presenting sponsor of Cardinals.TV. Therefore, the service will appear as Cardinals.TV presented by bet365. Cardinals.TV presented by bet365 As part of the expanded partnership, bet365 will feature prominently throughout all club-produced linear telecasts of Cardinals regular-season games. In addition, this exclusive agreement embeds […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026

Libertarian

National

Libertarian National Committee sets host city for ’28 convention

As the Libertarian National Convention quickly approaches Grand Rapids, Mich., before Memorial Day, the next host has been selected for its 2028 national convention. A report from the Independent Political Report confirms the 2028 host city to be El Paso, Texas, following a 9-8 vote over Richmond, Va., by the committee ending on Tuesday, February 17. The committee heard proposals on February 10 during a special virtual meeting from officials representing El Paso and Richmond. A third contender, Frisco, which […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 2

Farmersville Small Town Dreamers Market

Illinois

Farmersville Small Town Dreamers sets 2026 markets

FARMERSVILLE -- Dates have been announced for Farmersville’s upcoming Small Town Dreamers Market in 2026. The market, hosted by The Rooted Home and held at The Square in Farmersville, will be held on Saturday, April 11 and on Saturday, September 12. The market will take place on Elevator Street, right in front of The Rooted Home’s two-story Opera House. Those visiting are encouraged to snap a photo with Farmersville’s Route 66 Postcard Mural, located on the north side of the […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026

IRS refund freeze

Financial News

How to avoid an IRS refund freeze over direct deposit errors

You file early, start planning how to use your refund – and then the “Where’s My Refund?” tool suddenly shows a delay. The problem often isn’t an error on your return. Instead, a small issue with your bank details can trigger an IRS refund freeze that ties up your money for weeks. With tighter automated security in place, the IRS and banks scrutinize every direct deposit. Anything that looks off can stop a payment in its tracks. Knowing what sets […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 1

João Klauss CITY SC

MLS News

CITY SC receives cash in trade for Klauss

ST. LOUIS -- One of the foundational pillars in St. Louis CITY SC is moving on to Los Angeles, per a trade announced Tuesday. Forward João Klauss is leaving CITY SC as a result of a cash trade to LA Galaxy in exchange for $2.375 million. The transaction marks the largest-ever cash trade since the team made its league debut in 2023. The Brazilian international leaves after three years in the Gateway City, scoring 27 goals in 85 appearances. CITY […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026

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