CHICAGO (WMBD) -- Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced on Thursday that $420,000 in grant money will be going to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to support prison libraries. According to Giannoulias, 28 prison libraries in Illinois will receive $15,000 to purchase reading materials, including books, magazines and newspapers, or [...]
KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- Kirkwood City Council has given the green light to acquire two properties, totaling $12.5 million, for the city's new public works facility. The move aims to replace the outdated public works site, freeing up downtown property for redevelopment. Kirkwood Electric will also relocate, further enhancing opportunities for neighborhood development. The properties are [...]
Update: The Ferguson Walmart has reopened. FERGUSON, Mo. -- The Walmart in Ferguson is temporarily closed for an investigation into a fatal overdose that happened on the premises this morning. The police say they are working with Walmart management to gather facts surrounding this situation. "As law enforcement, we take this matter very seriously, and [...]
A St. Louis man, identified as a serial offender, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape of underage children. The sentencing took place on October 5th.
Friday marks four weeks of autoworkers striking at the General Motors plant in Wentzville and other car manufacturers across the country, seeking better pay for employees.
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to St. Louis on Friday. She and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will be here for the fall meeting of the Democratic National Committee.
Three bills that could have significant impacts for the area are before the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen Friday morning. The bills deal with the homeless, ownership of a historic downtown building, and short-term rentals.
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