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The St. Louis Cardinals completed two trades on the eve of MLB's 2025 trade deadline, bidding farewell to relief pitchers Ryan Helsley and Steven Matz for a haul of four prospects.

ALTON - Centerstone and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services partner to offer support to kids with complex behavioral health needs. The Pathways to Success program works with Medicaid-enrolled kids under age 21 and their families. The program connects families with a care coordinator who will spend time in the family’s home and learn more about what each member needs to be successful and healthy. “The Pathways to Success program is a wraparound program with the goal of building families’ strengths and resiliency,” explained Charity Thompson with Centerstone. “We are working to try to reduce higher needs, crisis intervention, get kids away from inpatient placements and residential placements by providing them with connections to different providers and services in the community.” The care coordinator and the family work together to build child and family teams. These teams might include a pediatrician or therapist a

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GRANITE CITY – A three-day spree of vehicle thefts has yielded felony charges in three different cases against the same local man. George Garcia-Flores, 22, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged in three separate cases filed on July 21, 2025, each related to stolen vehicle offenses. Garcia-Flores is charged with committing the following offenses on the following dates: Case 1: July 15, 2025 – Offenses related to motor vehicles (Class 2 felony) Case 2: July 16 – Offenses related to motor vehicles (Class 2 felony) Case 3: July 17 – Aggravated vehicular hijacking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony). July 18 – Theft (Class 3 felony). Petitions were filed in all three cases by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office seeking to deny Garcia-Flores’s pretrial release from custody. On July 15, 2025, Garcia-Flores allegedly possessed a GM

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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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On This Day, July 31, 1980…During a benefit gig in Long Beach, California, Eagles members Glenn Frey and Don Felder spent the show detailing how they planned to beat each…

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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Chris Miller has everything from autographed guitars to posters to … gumball machines?

From Construction Dive: Contractors hoping for relief from the Federal Reserve will have to wait a while longer. The central bank held its benchmark federal funds interest rate steady Wednesday afternoon in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The decision disappointed builders that had hoped for a jolt to jumpstart stalled projects. The pause also […]

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From St. Louis Magazine: Two of troubled real estate developer Green Street’s earliest successes now have new ownership. AHM Group finalized a deal to purchase the Chroma and Hue properties in the Grove for a little more than $88 million last week. “They represented a great buying opportunity for several reasons, and the price was […]

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Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]

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Did you know that engaging children in creative activities can boost their problem-solving skills by up to 50%? Creativity is more than just fun; it’s an essential part of cognitive development, especially for young minds. Involving kids in do-it-yourself (DIY) crafts not only fosters imagination but also enhances fine motor skills, patience, and even teamwork when done in groups. With that in mind, this article explores simple and enjoyable DIY summer crafts that can keep children entertained, stimulated, and proud of their handmade creations. Why DIY Crafts Matter for Children’s Development Creative play is a powerful learning tool. Studies in developmental psychology emphasize that hands-on activities help children develop critical thinking and the ability to adapt to new challenges. When kids make something with their own hands, they learn planning, organization, and the value of effort. Moreover, crafting can be a calming activity, providing a break from screen time

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