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$22 an hour to flip burgers in California? Maybe!
Do you need a good job but don't have any skills? Move to California! We just passed a bill that sets up a Fast Food Council, and among other things it's tasked with setting a new minimum wage for the industry. The legislation caps the minimum wage at $22 per hour in 2023, which presumably ...continue reading "$22 an hour to flip burgers in California? Maybe!"
Countdown to 50 Fabulous Years of Blueberry Hill
Countdown to the big party! Blueberry Hill is celebrating 50 years in business on Thursday, September 8th. What to expect: *Glamorous, fancy or fun attire encouraged! *Walk the blue carpet *Special photo booth *Live music – a charismatic performance by Still *Animals, St. Louis Rock & Roll music *Blueberry Hill history trivia *Cake and […]
Southern Illinois Builders Association Soliciting Scholarship Applications
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and have awarded 115 scholarships totaling approximately $215,400.00. SIBA solicits candidates for the SIBA Scholarships in the fall and requests that all information be submitted by November 4, 2022 for the SIBA Education Committee to meet and make their selections. To be eligible for an […]
Why oh why can't I just give someone money every month to just live in a house
Popcorn/candy shop coming
The business, Blissfully Popped, is coming to 7318 Manchester Road, according to the poster in the window. Blissfully Popped is on Instagram at @sbcandybuffets on Twitter at @_sbcandybuffets and on Facebook at @sbcandybuffets. Who is Sugary Bliss Candy Buffets? #candybuffets #stlmade #dessertbuffets #funfoodbuffets #wedding #babyshower #birthdayparty #bridalshowers #gourmetpopcorn #StLouis pic.twitter.com/3KSJKMMGNT — Sugary Bliss (@_Sbcandybuffets) April […]
St. Louis project gives crosswalks a new look, promotes safety around The Hill
The city of St. Louis recently completed its traffic-calming, neighborhood-branded project in The Hill, donning the pedestrian crosswalks in the colors of the Italian flag around the neighborhood.
Join Us In Celebrating 25 Years Of Techdirt!
Get access to our special online anniversary event » Techdirt began in 1997 as a simple newsletter about the latest technology news. Now, over 75,000 posts and nearly 2-million comments later, we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary! To mark the occasion, we’re holding a special online event on September 9th, 2022 at 11am PT / 2pm ET, where […]
Child dies after shooting himself in the head, St. Louis police say
Texas governor now busing migrants to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office confirmed that the group arrived on Wednesday night and said the city welcomes them.
Forest Through the Trees
While trees have long inspired artists with their wonder and natural beauty, Forest Through the Trees takes a new look at this familiar subject matter.
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St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated
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Illinois' Rainy Day Fund reaches $1 billion with latest deposit
Illinois' Rainy Day Fund, the state's main saving account, now has over $1 billion inside of it, a record high, thanks to the latest deposit by State Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
A colorful new variant of a dangerous drug found in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about Rainbow Fentanyl, a colorful variation of the drug that health officials say are meant to lure younger people into trying them. “[The drugs], they're colorful because they kind of create more excitement, and young people are certainly more likely to be influenced by a [...]
Holland Breaks Ground on Dorris Intermediate School Expansion Project
Holland Construction Services recently broke ground on a $6 million expansion and renovation project at Dorris Intermediate School in Collinsville, Illinois. Construction work on the existing school, which was built in 1962 and has a current enrollment of roughly 1,000 students, is set to begin the first week of September and has a completion date […]
Content Moderation Strikes Again: Google Won’t Approve Truth Social Android App Over Content Moderation Concerns
Donald Trump has spent much of this week raging over on Truth Social and passing on nonsense QAnon conspiracy theory bullshit. And now it comes out that Google has so far refused to approve the Android app of Truth Social for the Google Play store, in large part over Truth Social’s failure to moderate violent […]
Brentwood Leaders Want a ‘Destination’ Playground
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: An ambitious play area, complete with a winding water feature, rock climbing walls and a zip line, may be the splashiest promise of Brentwood’s $95 million overhaul of the Deer Creek floodplain. But now city leaders will have to decide if Brentwood can afford it. The city’s Board of Aldermen is […]
Chaminade grad Cook gets starting call in Mizzou season opener Thursday
Mizzou opens up its football season Thursday against Louisiana Tech with Eli Drinkwitz in his third season at the helm.
Brentwood aldermen approve full slate of features for Brentwood Bound playground
Brentwood aldermen in a special meeting on Wednesday approved all proposed features of a “destination” playground as part of the Brentwood Bound project, estimated to cost between $5.7 million to $7.3 million, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Thursday. The bid for all proposed features in the playground includes a winding water feature, rock climbing […]
Lucy Haskell Playhouse Organizers Remember 9-11 With Open House/Charitable Outreach Collection
ALTON - The Lucy Haskell Playhouse will remember Sept. 11 by doing a community project for "Patriot Day." This will also be the second annual "Lucy Lends A Hand" event. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 10, the playhouse will host an open house. "This will be our final open house," Margaret Hopkins of the Lucy Haskell Playhouse, said. "We will be collecting personal care items that will be donated and distributed by St. Mary's Charitable Outreach. We will be accepting any personal care items: toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, soap, wipes, etc." Hopkins said playhouse operators look forward to receiving donations. "We also want to share the history of the playhouse with some light refreshments," she added. "Last year this event was successful and we look forward to the continued generosity of the Riverbend area. See you on Saturday, September 10."
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