November 13th has seen a myriad of significant events throughout history, impacting various spheres such as politics, science, culture, and social movements. One of the most notable events on November 13th occurred in 1942, during World War II. The Battle of Guadalcanal was reaching a critical point. This battle was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan. The campaign aimed to secure the island of Guadalcanal, which housed a vital airfield. The intense fighting marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater, as Allied forces began to gain the upper hand. The battle lasted several months and ultimately contributed significantly to the weakening of Japanese forces in the region, setting the stage for future Allied offensives. Fast forward to 1969, where a significant milestone in space exploration took place. NASA launched the Apollo 12 mission, which aimed to land on the Moon. This mission was particularly notable as it followed the historic Apollo
Just in time for the holiday season, get expert pie baking tips from Pat Rutherford-Pettine, former owner of Sugaree Baking Company. Plus, get George and Cheryl's recommendations for the best pies in the area.
Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - If you are looking for a job, then the Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for you! IDOT is hosting a job fair Wednesday at the Gateway Convention Center, right off Interstate 55 and 70. There are two sessions, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. IDOT's Joe [...]
ST. LOUIS - Firefighters are working to extinguish a first-alarm fire at what appears to be a vacant building on Arsenal between Michigan and Minnesota Avenues. The fire broke out around early Wednesday morning and has caused significant damage to the structure, with flames breaking through the roof. An occupied building next door has also [...]
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Paramedics with the St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) are gearing up for some of the most intense training they’ll encounter, aimed at preparing them for high-stakes, life-or-death situations. Wednesday’s training is part of the “Trauma Lanes Program.” It immerses participants in realistic scenarios that mimic severe emergencies like serious [...]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, McLean County, Illinois, was known mostly as the home of State Farm Insurance in Bloomington and Illinois State University in Normal. Now, the area illustrates a trend that’s bringing more factories to small cities with lower costs of living: It has thousands of new jobs manufacturing Rivian electric vehicles and a […]
Current FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has spent much of the last decade positioning himself to be Trump’s likely pick for the next boss of the FCC. He’s likely to get his wish; after spending a lot of time crying about TikTok to get on cable TV and kissing AT&T’s and Comcast’s asses, Carr’s widely considered […]
Just nine months after Schnuck Markets instituted a controversial new policy across each of its stores, the St. Louis-area grocer appears to have lightly loosened the policy.
Shoppers who visited Schnucks over the past week may have noticed a change to the signs surrounding the stores' self-checkout areas. Multiple people in the St. Louis subreddit posted pictures of the signs that once warned customers that they could only self-checkout 10 items or less changed to 15 items or less, some with a…
If you walked past one of The Hill's beloved delis Tuesday, it may have looked a little different.
It's being transformed into part of the set for "Spaghetti Wars," a new food competition TV series being filmed in the neighborhood.
Local showrunners are taking advantage of Missouri's tax incentive to make their dream production in their backyard.
Showrunner and director Tim Breitbach moved to Southampton 18 years ago from California, bringing his entertainment work closer to home.
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