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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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A Berkeley man faces criminal charges after prosecutors say he used a bat in the murder of a woman Wednesday morning.

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council aims to award $275,000 to an organization that develops the best proposal for disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline for students of color with developmental disabilities. The winner could be a school, organization or even district. [content-1] The school-to-prison pipeline, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, is a “national trend wherein youth are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal legal systems.” The ACLU credits expulsion and suspension as key factors in supplementing this pipeline, since both practices push kids out of school for days at a time, out of reach of educational support networks.

BRIGHTON - Library Director, Holly Hasquin announced today that renovations to the Brighton Memorial Library District building have begun! Among some of the changes are foundation and basement repairs, new staff workspaces and office space, new space for teens and tweens, and an updated youth room. A fresh new design will welcome patrons with new carpeting, vinyl flooring, and paint throughout. New shelving and furniture, including the circulation area, will be updated. All computer stations will be updated and repositioned to better serve patrons. Additionally, a new layout of the main area of the library will welcome the community with open and inviting space, which will improve the space and allow for easier browsing and access. Please note during this time the library will be offering curbside service and library hours will remain the same; Monday & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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PONTOON BEACH - In an effort to recruit qualified individuals for a series of critical positions, the Agency for Community Transit (ACT) has established a new $1,000 sign-on bonus for drivers, bus cleaners, fuelers, and mechanics. These new hires will receive $250 after two weeks of employment and $750 upon completion of six months of employment. Located here in Madison County, Ill., conveniently off I-270 and IL-111 in Pontoon Beach, ACT offers a positive team atmosphere, competitive wages, excellent benefits, necessary training, and a desirable work environment for all positions. Below are the four positions covered by ACT’s sign-on bonus program. Drivers : Bus drivers start at $17.50/hr with an increase to $19.73/hr after the probationary period. Successful and reliable drivers can reach top pay of over $26.00/hr. ACT can help interested individuals obtain a full CDL (commercial driver’s license) by providing thorough preparation for the test before completion of training.

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Spoudazo will perform at Our Lord’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken. The program, “No Escaping His Love,” is a 60-minute presentation that features music made popular by Francesa Battistelli, Kari Jobe, and We the Kingdom. Join Spoudazo for an escape room in real-time to find out how it resembles life. Two players look for clues to solve the puzzle and, in the process, learn about God’s unwavering love. In the end, they find that there is “No Escaping His Love.” Spoudazo is an ecumenical high school Christian music & drama ministry group from Fremont, Nebraska. To get to Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, follow the frontage road past Elmwood Care Center, turn right at the drive just before the church building, and park in the parking lot. Masking is not required indoors. Our Lord’s Lutheran Church is a community of people who are committed to loving God, caring for

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WASHINGTON – The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that Greenville University is one of 35 providers from 22 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs (EPPs). The Spring 2022 review by the CAEP Accreditation Council resulted in 35 newly-accredited EPPs, bringing the total to 471 providers approved under the CAEP Accreditation Standards – rigorous, nationally recognized standards developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs. “These institutions meet high standards so that their students receive an education that prepares them to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms after they graduate,” said CAEP President Dr. Christopher A. Koch. “Seeking CAEP Accreditation is a significant commitment on the part of an educator preparation provider.” The CAEP Board of Directors updated the educator preparation standards in 2020

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Dr. Bill Russell's 70-year relationship with the state of Kansas and his own personal history is on display in a new exhibition of mixed-media works.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats have reached a tentative agreement to negotiate the cost of prescription drugs in the Medicare program, the first step in passing a long-stalled package that’s …

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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Summer Fun STL expands its locations and options to help keep kids safe throughout the summer.

A new bone of contention in the friendly rivalry between St. Louis and Kansas City.

Unless the wily prime minister has one last trick up his sleeve

ST. LOUIS - A father and son who watch TikTok recipe videos decided to try one that incorporates an unusual ingredient, and they had to go to the Arch to get it. Doug Weaver, 33, and his six-year-old son Finley live in Old North, and they saw recipe videos from Wayne Shen using Mississippi River [...]

History cannot be changed, but that does not hold true with the names of public schools – especially if they carried the name of a Confederate officer.

Manny Charlton, founding guitarist of the Scottish rock band Nazareth, has died, according to a Facebook post from his grandson. A cause of death was not given. Charlton was 80.…

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A group of Illinois State Police and East St. Louis police were out in force on a recent night as part of an effort to curb violent crime.