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VIDEO: Getting the Word Out About Moving STL FORWARD From Talk to Focused Action

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Construction Forum kicked off its 2026 program series Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus. Framed around the theme “FORWARD: From Talk to Focused Action,” the program drew more than 350 registered attendees and set a clear […]

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Tom Finan

Listen Up: Here's The Scoop On Earwax

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We’re taught at an early age the importance of keeping our bodies clean. That includes most body parts. But your ears? That’s a little more complicated. According to Chris Workman, AuD, an audiologist with OSF HealthCare, cleaning your ears is fine – in moderation. The real question is what to do about the earwax or cerumen that tends to build up. “Earwax is a substance that's produced by glands in the ear canal that consists of an oily substance that mixes with

MODOT Proposes New Interchange, Other Projects Along Hwy 61

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials held a public meeting Dec. 17 to inform residents about Hwy. 61 improvements proposed in St. Charles County. Of the several projects recommended, one is funded – building an interchange at Hwy. W and Hwy. 61, and closing nearby median crossovers. “These old crossovers were […]

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Dede Hance

Managing Diabetes While Enjoying Sweet Treats Responsibly

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If you have diabetes, you've probably heard "Watch your sweets!" or "Watch your carbs!" often. “Blood sugar numbers are going to be higher. That’s going to require more oral medication or insulin shots,” says Jennifer Adcock , RN, BSN, CDCES, explaining what can go wrong if you overindulge. “If blood sugar levels are left unchecked, it can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. That’s where all of the available sugar is not being used by your cells. Your cells need

Whalen Custom Homes Proposes Another Development in Wildwood

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From West Newsmagazine: A public hearing was held on Dec. 8 for a new development by Whalen Custom Homes in Wildwood. Mike Whalen of Whalen Custom Homes plans to build 16 detached, single-family dwellings that will be partly in the city’s Town Center, with the remainder in the suburban residential area. The West Mill Subdivision […]

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Dede Hance

Missed lights in the sky? Here's when they may return to St. Louis

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ST. LOUIS - The FOX 2 Newsroom received many reports of strings of lights in the skies over St. Louis at around 6 p.m. Wednesday. The weather was mild and many people were out taking in the rare warm January dusk. Viewers reported seeing the lights over Fenton, Clayton, and southern Illinois. Did you miss [...]
Joe Millitzer

Pritzker Signs Historic Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act

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JOLIET — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials and advocates to sign the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), SB 25, marking a historic measure to lower utility bills for working families while securing Illinois’ long-term energy future. Building upon the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), CRGA tackles rising electricity costs driven by private grid operators, expands cost-saving energy resources, and continues

HVAC do's and don'ts with fluctuating temperatures

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IVESDALE, Ill. (WCIA) -- With all the fluctuating temperatures, some are left asking, "What do you do with your thermostat during weather like this?," or, "Should I turn my heat on and off?" HVAC experts said that they've been extremely busy. Some of them, even working 16-hour days.Miles Cantrall, the owner of All Pro Heating [...]
Katie Moore

US Senate with GOP support advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela

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WASHINGTON — In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization. Republican Sens. Todd Young of Indiana, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska split with their party to act […]
Ashley Murray, Jacob Fischler

Madison County Sheriff's Office Announces Key Promotions

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the promotions of three deputies, effective immediately, recognizing their contributions and assigning them to new roles within the department. Detective Matt Werner has been promoted to captain and will serve as the patrol commander. Detective Jared Fravell has been elevated to lieutenant and will continue his work in the investigations division. Detective Jason Thatcher has been promoted to sergeant and will als