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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District #9 made a video recap from the first day of the 2022-23 school year for 1st through 12th grade.

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O'FALLON, IL - August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group are reminding the community that immunizations are important for people of all ages. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) was established to encourage people to stay up to date on vaccines recommended for them. NIAM also encourages parents to make sure their children are vaccinated and ready for the upcoming school year. “Vaccinations are important for people of all stages of life,” said Dr. Amy Redmer, a family medicine physician with HSHS Medical Group. “Whether that be during infancy, pregnancy or as an adult, keeping up to date with your vaccinations protects your health now and in the future.” In addition to routine vaccinations, the COVID-19 vaccine is the best defense against this illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the benefit of receiving your COVID-19 vaccination i

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AMTRAK has canceled two routes for commutes involving St. Louis and Chicago for the next several days.

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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1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky

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Chinese Silk Textiles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties showcases fine examples of Chinese textiles from the Museum’s collection, including clothing, embroideries, hangings, and banners

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Fox in the Mirror, a 20–minute video by Argentine artist Liliana Porter, is comprised of short vignettes depicting objects coupled with piano scores, solos, or

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Oscar Murillo (born Colombia, 1986) examines notions of cultural exchange, globalization, labor, and action through monumental paintings that reflect the processes of their making.  

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Catching the Moment celebrates the acquisition in 2020 of 833 works of contemporary art assembled by Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons. Comprised primarily of prints—and including a

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Green Door Art Gallery proudly presents Abstracted, An Exploration of Geometry, Line and Flow. The exhibit features resin paintings by Zac Farmer and Julie Gittemeier,

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and

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ALTON - The Caring Circle Cancer Education and Support Group for women with cancer will be held on Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at OSF Moeller Cancer Center on the campus of OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. Held on the third Saturday of every month, the support group offers women with cancer a chance to connect with other women about their experiences. The group is facilitated by Karen Boyd, R.N., oncology nurse navigator, and Heather Chambers, R.M.A., breast health navigator, experienced cancer care professionals from OSF Saint Anthony’s. For more information or to register, contact Karen Boyd at (618) 433-7609 or Heather Chambers at (618) 474-6791. To RSVP online, visit? osfsaintanthonys.org? and click on View Classes & Events.

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Iggy Pop is set to headline the inaugural Destination Chaos, a punk-themed destination festival taking place in the Dominican Republic from January 28 to February 4, 2023. The bill also…

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The price of chicken wings is now at its lowest level in years just in time for football season.

Florida lawmakers plan to introduce a new bill in recognition of St. Louisan Tyre Sampson after the 14-year-old fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride in March. Florida State Representative Geraldine Thompson announced Wednesday she will introduce a bill in the next legislative session called the "Tyre Sampson Law" aimed at ensuring amusement park rider safety. Sampson fell from his seat in the Orlando ICON Park's Free Fall Drop Tower about halfway through the ride.

Mortgage applications fell last week.

A Missouri man has been indicted for leaving a threatening message on the personal cellphone of the top election official in Arizona's most populous county, federal officials said.

The fastest game on Earth.   HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of

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