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Greitens' 'RINO hunting' video leads to death threats against his ex-wife, young children, attorney says
Elton John, Genesis, Eagles among artists with highest-grossing tours of 2022 so far
Elton John, Genesis and The Eagles are among the artists who are raking it in at the box office in 2022, according to the latest installment of Pollstar's annual midyear…
Complaints about trash pickup in St. Louis keep piling up. Like the trash.
“My texts are lit up, my email is lit up, people are not happy with what’s going on.”
Groups rally outside Planned Parenthood in St. Louis after the fall of Roe v. Wade
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India’s Government Amps Up Facial Recognition Deployment, Claims The Only People Affected Are Criminals
Prime Minister Nahendra Mohdi’s government has apparently peered over the Great Wall of China (to pedants: figuratively, of course) and liked what it was seeing. China is the world leader in pervasive surveillance — something the government uses to shield the government from criticism and to keep the people the government considers to be undesirable […]
'I know that we'll rebuild': Fire damages businesses, apartments in Central West End
New collection featuring Phil Lynott documentary, 1978 Thin Lizzy concert film released Friday
The new Thin Lizzy-themed audio/video collection pairing the 2020 documentary Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away with the archival concert film and album Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back…
St. Louis Bill Would Create Abortion, COVID-19 Services Grant Fund
A new bill introduced to the St. Louis Board of Aldermen would allocate over three million dollars toward reproductive health care access and COVID-19 treatment. Board Bill 61 would allocate $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds to organizations that help increase access to reproductive health care. An additional $1.3 million would go toward COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccination.
Shake Shack opens Chesterfield restaurant, first in STL region with drive-thru
Shake Shack opened its fourth restaurant in the St. Louis area Friday, and the newest one offers something extra over the others.
1995 Eric Clapton documentary ‘Nothing but the Blues’ and companion album released Friday
The 1995 Eric Clapton documentary Nothing but the Blues, which was broadcast just once on PBS, got its official release Friday on multiple formats and configurations, along with a companion…
With Roe's fall, Illinois prepares for influx of people seeking abortions
Though abortion will remain legal in Illinois, a steady influx of out-of-state patients may unleash "ripple effect" that could impact access.
Media Views: No TV for Cardinals-Cubs game Friday, which will be streamed only on Apple
Friday is the biggest Cards game to date to be shown exclusively on Apple TV+.
Corrections officer attacked by inmates at City Justice Center, police say
Caregiver sentenced to life in prison for murdering 94-year-old woman
Caregiver found guilty of murder in 2017 stabbing death of 94-year-old woman
Stream the St. Louis Grand Pride Parade on 5+
Elik Was House Sponsor: Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Re-enforcing Value of Illinois High School Diploma
CHICAGO - Today Governor JB Pritzker signed SB3792 into law, amending the code of multiple acts and agencies to replace references to high school equivalency certificates to State of Illinois High School Diplomas. State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) expressed pride to be the House sponsor of this new law. "This will encourage more individuals to complete their GED because their achievement will be the equivalent of a high school diploma," she said. "This will increase job opportunities and improve the future for people and their families,” she added. This change recognizes the equal value of a State of Illinois High School Diploma and will aid Illinois graduates in establishing reciprocity with educational requirements in other states. “Graduates of Illinois schools should never have to start their post-secondary career or schooling at a disadvantage,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This legislation reflects the high standards to which we hold our high school students
Madison County Sheriff's Office, Coroner, Involved In "Death Investigation"
MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Coroner’s Office are involved in what is described by a captain as “a death investigation” near Illinois Route 157 and Pentecostal Lane in the county. Madison County Capt. Will Dimitroff said the 911 call came in at approximately 1:20 p.m. Friday. Multiple deputies are reported at the scene with other law enforcement, along with Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn and staff. Captain Dimitroff said he could not release any more information about the investigation at this time, but more will be released whenever possible.