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Support us on Patreon » We’ve got another cross-post for you this week, and this time it’s also a live panel recording. Recently, Mike joined a panel at Boston University Questrom School of Business which was recorded for WBUR’s Is Business Broken? podcast, alongside professors Marshall Van Alstyne and Nadine Strossen, and moderated by host Curt […]

Howard Jones and ABC are returning to the U.S. for more shows next year.The two artists teamed up for a tour last summer with Haircut 100, and now they’ll return…

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The last of three defendants appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court on Wednesday to be sentenced for shooting and killing a woman who accidentally sideswiped his car in 2022.

ALTON - If you would like to have a role model for your student body and your community, look no further than our most recent Remarkable Redbird, senior Wren Crawford. Her fellow students seem to agree as Wren was voted onto the 2024 Alton High Homecoming Court. In addition, Wren has also been a part of many Alton High organizations such as Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and also Upward Bound, a pre-college support group to help students gain information about colleges they may wish to consider attending after graduation. Wren shared that during the course of her years in Upward Bound she has taken field trips to local universities such as Harris-Stowe and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and has also traveled with her fellow Alton High members to Washington D.C., Atlanta, Ga., and also Houston, Tex. She also writes the newsletter and updates important accomplishments for the group as well. Another item that Wren has taken on for her fellow students

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Nearly 700 employees at The Boeing Co.’s St. Louis-area locations in Missouri are being laid off.

Considering the fact that Rod Stewart's newly announced 2025 tour is called One Last Time, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it's the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's…

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The St. Louis-based natural gas utility company has promoted from within to fill the role of a retiring C-suite executive.

The high-energy entertainment experience blends cutting-edge technology with physical activity.

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ALTON — The Haskell House in Alton is set to host a series of festive events this December, offering community members a chance to celebrate the holiday season. Margaret Hopkins, a spokesperson for the Haskell House, said from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the playhouse will welcome Santa Claus for a special appearance. Attendees can have their pictures taken with Santa for a fee of $2. In addition, the Haskell House will feature a variety of items for sale, including bracelets, jewelry, and ribbons. The following week, on Friday, Dec. 13, the playhouse will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for visitors to view its Christmas decorations and a unique collection of 40s and 50s "bobbleheads or nodders." "These vintage Christmas-themed candy containers, reminiscent of 19th-century German designs, have been loaned to the playhouse by Pam and Gary Voyles of Country Meadows Antiques, located at 401 E. Broadway in Alton," Hopkins said. Hopkins expressed gratitude for

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Former East St. Louis City Manager Carlos Mayfield has been charged with misusing city funds and fraudulently using a credit or debit card, and is currently wanted by authorities for failing to surrender.

Here is Look #1: On a national level, there's nothing to see. Housing is historically plentiful. Here's Look #2: This is new building activity, and nationally it once again looks OK. But building has nearly ground to a halt in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington DC. There ...continue reading "Two looks at the housing crisis"

EDWARDSVILLE — The National Art Honors Society at Edwardsville High School hosted an after-school workshop on candle making this week, inviting all students to participate in the event titled "Teach Your Craft." The workshop, led by N.A.H.S. secretary Charlotte Welch, took place recently and aimed to engage students in a hands-on artistic experience. During the event, students rotated through various stations where they learned about the intricacies of candle making. Participants had the opportunity to customize their creations by adding color, essential oils, and decorative elements. The workshop not only provided a creative outlet for students but also served a philanthropic purpose, as profits from the event will be donated to the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. The initiative reflects the National Art Honors Society's commitment to fostering creativity while supporting the local community.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Investigations Unit continues to combat public corruption with a recent case involving charges against a former city official. ISP worked with the Saint Clair County State’s Attorney to bring charges against 60-year-old Carlos Mayfield of East St. Louis. On April 3, 2024, ISP received an allegation of theft and official misconduct against former East St. Louis City Manager Carlos Mayfield. ISP immediately began an investigation into Mayfield’s conduct and special agents found evidence Mayfield knowingly used City of East St. Louis funds for personal gain. On October 1, 2024, an arrest warrant for Mayfield was issued and served to Mayfield’s attorney for one count of Theft $500-$10,000 of Government Property (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card (Class 4 Felony). Despite weekly contact with Mayfield’s attorney, Mayfield still ha

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"HUD will continue to monitor the situation and work with the owner ... to make sure ... that the residents have access to decent, safe, and sanitary housing.”

Solis Agrosciences, a St. Louis-based provider of agtech research services, has acquired the DNA analysis platform of another locally based agtech firm.

Here's another Milky Way picture. It's not a great one, taken at the tail end of the season and requiring a lot of processing to get rid of some weird coloring. But lots of stars! I'll be trying again with my new camera, but not for another six months or so. For the time being ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Current Yes frontman Jon Davison has issued a statement regarding the copyright lawsuit filed by his former friend and bandmate Riz Story.Story, whose legal name is Rudolph Zahler, is claiming Davison…

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Douglas Shelton-Herron, 27, was convicted in September of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the February 2022 shooting death of Lekeshia Stokes, 39.