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ST. LOUIS - On Thursday, May 10, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and World Wide Technology (WWT) Chairman and Founder Dave Steward welcomed fellow Black mayors at the company’s Global headquarters for a summit focused on tech solutions to the issues faced in every city. Programming during the summit included a presentation by the City of St. Louis’ Interim Public Safety Director Dr. Dan Isom highlighting the city’s alternative response models, after the city saw a decrease in homicides between 2020 and 2021 of more than 25 percent. “Today’s summit brought together leaders from the public and private sectors to hold interactive workshops, share best practices, and learn from each other so we strengthen our respective cities and lift up our communities,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. Founded in 1990, WWT has grown to become a global technology solutions provider with $14.5 billion in annual revenue. Based in St. Louis, WWT has approximately 8,000 employees

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until July 31, 2022. The previous extension was set to end on March 31, 2022. As a result, expired driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits will remain valid until July 31, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities, especially during inclement weather. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. White’s office has expanded online renewals for expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and continues to mail letters to eligible customers. The letter provides driver’s license and ID card holders with a unique PIN needed to renew online instead of visiting a facility and waiting in line. Customers may call 217-785-1424 to confirm their eligibility for online renewal or to obtain their PIN. Customers

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"Regarding housing stability, which refers to evictions, back rent, foreclosures and homelessness, 25% of respondents said it would take four years or more to return to pre-pandemic conditions; another 25% said conditions may never return to pre-COVID-19 times,” St. Louis Fed researchers said of survey results.

An extra hour to get your grocery store needs!

Former Normandy Police Chief Frank Mininni will begin his new role as O'Fallon's top cop at the end of May.

We explore the origins of 314 Day and what's planned for this year's "homecoming weekend," with perspective from founder Young Dip and STLPR engagement editor Lara Hamdan.

We explore the origins of 314 Day and what's planned for this year's "homecoming weekend," with perspective from founder Young Dip and STLPR engagement editor Lara Hamdan.

The Batman has a whole lot of people listening to Nirvana's "Something in the Way." According to Billboard, streams for the Nevermind closer -- if you don't count the hidden…

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Wally's has 72 gas pumps and a multitude of features for your next travel stop. It is the first Wally's in Missouri.

Ilinois has lost a true giant of Route 66 -- the Windy City Road Warrior, David Clark. Author, historian, tour guide, meticulous researcher, and presenter, he knew his subject, loved to share it, and was known to Route 66 fans around the world. A downtown Chicago resident, David lived in a condo in a former garment factory on Adams Street, across the street from the iconic “Begin Historic Route 66” sign. “Dave,” as his friends knew him, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, at the age of 64. On Thursday evening, January 6, many of his friends and fans were online, ready to enjoy one of Dave's monthly Route 66 programs, presented virtually for many months during Covid. But for those attempting to enter the program, all anyone could access was the message, “waiting for host to begin the meeting.” It was an ominous start to what was anticipated to be an enjoyable evening. Later that night, the news began to spread – Dave had died on Tuesday, after

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will release their first-ever acoustic album, Changeup, on March 25. The album is a 25-track collection featuring new, unplugged versions of songs spanning Joan Jett's…

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Chief Judge William A. Mudge announced Friday he will retire Dec. 4, marking the end of his current term and his more than two decades serving the court.

The parade is scheduled for noon on Saturday, March 12. It will be streamed on KSDK.com.

The Majority Leader in the Senate said on Twitter Friday that the bill would be 'DOA' if it gets out of the House.

The expansion will be the firm's 15th new office and likely not its last. One of its leaders says it is "actively recruiting in D.C. and across markets."

Christopher Myers will plead guilty to a misdemeanor in exchange for a sentence of probation.

AMES, Iowa (March 11, 2022) – An Edwardsville and Glen Carbon student are both ranked among the top 2 percent of students in their college at Iowa State University. The two are: Edwardsville, IL Kurt Brase , senior, College of Engineering Glen Carbon, IL Jack Raffaelle , senior, College of Engineering

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) is supporting measures to ensure that Direct Support Personnel are fairly compensated for the assistance they provide to individuals with developmental disabilities. “Support workers are essential workers,” Belt said. “These individuals care for residents who rely on them to do basic day-to-day tasks that many of us do without thinking. It’s vital that these workers are taken care of and paid a fair wage.” DSPs are vital in community residential settings, where they help residents with daily personal care like eating and hygiene as well as teaching life skills and attending to complex medical needs. While funding for these services has increased over recent years, starting wages remain barely above minimum wage, and vacancies remain high. This disparity is because the state does not always require community agencies to pass wage increases through to the workers. Belt joined State Senators

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