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Video tells a different story than the one Alderman Joe Vaccaro told.

According to the Washington Post, China's annual work report is a little more militant than usual about "resolving" the Taiwan issue. The change from previous annual reports is the addition of “in the new era,” which I interpret as "taking over Taiwan before Xi Jinping dies." But that's just a cynical guess from someone who ...continue reading "China plans to ease up on COVID-19 restrictions"

This edition of Health Update is a little less cheery than previous ones. First off, my M-protein levels continue to rise: My doctor reduced the dosage of my chemo med yet again, so this isn't surprising. But still not welcome. On the bright side, the smaller dosage does seem to have helped to keep my ...continue reading "Health Update"

Lindenwood Park Neighborhood Association  General MeetingMonday, March 7, 2022 7:30 pmWatson Terrace Church – 4205 Watson, 63109Guest Speakers: Emily Romines & David … MoreQuarterly Neighborhood Meeting

Missouri’s largest state-run public pension fund will assign a zero value to its approximately $91 million in Russia-tied assets because of long-term uncertainty about when or if the holdings can …

St. Louis’s controversial decision to vote down a resolution that would have banned legislators from voting over Zoom while driving — a measure which one lawmaker debated while actively operating a car — is sparking a heated conversation about distracted driving, and how little America does to stop it. Last week, the St. Louis Board […]

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The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis honored twelve local Black journalists Saturday with 2022 Outstanding Merit Awards.

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Moscow would consider any third-party declaration of a no-fly zone over Ukraine as “participation in the armed conflict.” Speaking at a meeting with female pilots on Saturday, Putin said Russia would view “any move in this direction” as an intervention that "will pose a threat [...]

ST. LOUIS - After a line of strong to severe storms came through Saturday night along a cold front, much of the day Sunday will be quiet. That front will stall near the Missouri-Arkansas border with warm, moist conditions south of the front and cooler conditions north of it. This front will eventually lift back [...]

JERSEY COUNTY - An upcoming exhibit at the Jersey County Historical Society museum will dive into the history behind the Jersey County Courthouse, displaying original artifacts and law books salvaged from inside the building. Connor Ashlock, Historical Society board member and overseer of this project, said someone from the courthouse approached him when they were preparing to get rid of the courthouse’s old law library - they had no need for it since cases have been logged into computers. To avoid throwing away anything of historical significance, they asked Ashlock to take one last look. “They said, ‘Would you want to come in and take what you want for the Historical Society?’ and I said, ‘Absolutely,’” Ashlock said. “Whenever I first started taking those books, I’m thinking to myself, ‘I know that we’re going to give these to the Historical Society somehow, I just don’t know how I’m going to incorporate

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ST. LOUIS - National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme, “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” encourages trying new foods from various cultures to bring different flavor combinations to healthy eating. Food patterns are influenced by family history and culture, but also by geography, budgets and taste preferences. Many cuisines offer dishes that contain foods from each food group, including dairy; making it possible to plan nutritious, well-balanced meals that are bursting with flavor. “The wide variety of milk and dairy foods provides endless options to meet personal needs, tastes, and preferences within a variety of cultures,” states Maggie Cimarolli, Registered Dietitian with St. Louis District Dairy Council. Eating healthy does not have to be complicated or boring, thanks to versatile dairy foods that easily pair with meals and snacks from across the globe. Familiar ingredients

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Waived for 10 months during the pandemic, Illinois is permanently eliminating the in-person registration requirement for sports betting Saturday.

William Childress floated down the river of life in an 'innertube of love.'

ALTON - Antonia Phillips recently won the IHSA state girls wrestling championships title at 140 pounds in Illinois. Her historical achievement is being widely recognized by more than just the high school, who is proud to have her as a student. A well-attended celebration was held for Antonia on Friday afternoon at Alton High. She is the first wrestler in the history of Alton High School to take home the title of state champion. After talking with those involved in her athletic accomplishments, it’s apparent that she can zero in on what she needs to improve at in every aspect of her life. During this event, there were multiple speakers including a few of Antonia’s coaches, the Alton superintendent, the school principal, and the town’s mayor. Alton Mayor David Goins made a surprising announcement that Antonia’s achievement will be displayed on signs all across the town. To be positioned at all road entrances, a sign will read “Welcome to Alton, Home o

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EVERGREEN PARK - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. For years, colon cancer was believed by many to be an “old person’s disease.” A recent study , however, revealed that young patients ages 20 to 29 have seen the highest spike in rates of diagnosed colon cancer cases. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 18,000 people under the age of 50 will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year in the United States. Many of these cases are being diagnosed at late stages, which is believed to be happening in large part because many young people brush off symptoms as being nothing out of the norm. “I think there is a misconception that when you are young, your risk of colon cancer is smaller. What ends up happening is a lot of people just discredit it as something they ate, or needing to be on a better diet or other issues that have been going on. But when you talk to these people who have had colon cancer who are younger, they typically have been having

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 10,462 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 272 deaths since February 25, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,037,199 cases, including 32,926 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. Since February 25, 2022, laboratories have reported 750,521 specimens for a total of 55,089,500. As of last night, 843 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 153 patients were in the ICU and 77 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from February 25 - March 3, 2022 is 1.4%. The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from February 25 - March 3, 2022 is 1.6%. A total of 21,157,960 vaccines have been administered in Illinois as o

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