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The American economy gained a stellar 678,000 jobs last month. We need 90,000 new jobs just to keep up with population growth, which means that net job growth clocked in at 588,000 jobs. The headline unemployment rate fell yet again to 3.8%. There's no bad news in this report. Employment increased by more than 500,000 ...continue reading "Chart of the day: Net new jobs in February"

Construction of the new $100 million Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center continues at the Missouri Botanical Garden, with work on the main entrance set to be completed by late summer. The entire project, which includes three phases, will be finished this winter. "We are excited to complete and open the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center in 2022," MoBot President Peter Wyse Jackson said in a statement. "Not only will it transform the services and experiences for visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden but…

ST. LOUIS - "Hamilton" is returning to the Fox Theatre in April. The show will run from April 12 to May 15. Tickets are on sale now and range from $49 to $249. Click here for tickets.

Police are on scene at Olathe East High School after an Olathe school resource officer and administrator were shot, along with a student suspect.

EDWARDSVILLE – How does one decide their career aspirations? With a vast array of professional paths available, it’s a daunting decision with major quality of life implications. For some, like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) student Paige Summers, the way forward is defined by personal influences. Her calling became apparent through lived experience, and she has pursued it without hesitation. In spring 2015, Lisa Lubsch, PharmD, BCPPS, clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and pediatric pharmacy specialist with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, was among the healthcare team treating Summers who had been admitted to Cardinal Glennon for critically high blood pressure. Fast forward to September 2020 when Lubsch received the following message. “Dr. Lubsch, My name is Paige Summers and I am almost certain that I was one of your patients as a child at Cardinal Glennon Hospital.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers have shared another preview of their hotly anticipated new album, Unlimited Love. The latest cut is called "Poster Child," and is available now via digital outlets.…

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Area Shelter Slumber Pawty is happening online Saturday. The event is put on in collaboration with Purina and St. Louis County Animal Care and Control among other local animal shelters and rescues in order to raise awareness and money for shelter animals. A total of 17 regional animal welfare [...]

A GOP lawmaker is once again working to reel in what he sees as overly aggressive enforcement of hazardous waste laws by Missouri regulators he contends are “terrifying” small businesses in his district. But critics say the change would put Missourians at greater risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals.  “The people of Missouri are not […]

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ALTON - Ten individuals were recognized at the Annual Black Honor Awards at the Living Word Church in Alton. Bishop Jessie Prather is the senior pastor. Honored were Elder Walter Washington, Monique Flulks, Evangelist La Trecia Brown, Marcus Mickles, Amy Connor, Larry Lee, Alton First Lady Sheila Goins, Alton Mayor David Goins, Lovie Ward, and Elder Dreyfus Harris. “We just celebrated the second year of the awards and this celebration was a huge success with the help of God,” event organizer Tameter Ward said. “We were blessed to give out awards to 10 different wonderful, amazing individuals. “I loved every bit about this celebration on this day because showing love is what I love to do.” Tameter said it is always better to give than receive and that is how she was brought up. “I am always proud to give back,” she said. “I also want to make people feel good about themselves.”

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The 5th annual "Slumber Pawty" will raise funds and awareness for shelter pets.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) to introduce the Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act . This legislation would extend the waiver of interest payments on federal unemployment loans during the pandemic to help Illinois and other states financially as they support their constituents and respond to the dual economic and health crises. The bill would extend the period of interest-free loans from September 6, 2021, to September 30, 2022. The provision is set up to be contiguous with the date of the lapse of the interest-free waiver, meaning there would be no gap in the relief to states. It would operate retroactively as if the interest-free nature had never expired. A further extension of the waiver on unemployment loan interest will improve state and business recovery in many states. “Illinoisans

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club honored Edwardsville High School student Gavin Walls with the Student of the Month Award for the month of February. Gavin was nominated by Mr. Kelsey Pickering. Gavin is an Illinois State Scholar and achieved High Honor Roll. He also plays both football and soccer at Edwardsville High School. In his spare time, Gavin enjoys weightlifting and kicking footballs. Gavin plans to attend the Missouri State University after graduating from EHS. The Edwardsville Rotary Club recognizes a student each month September through April. Each May, Edwardsville High School staff chooses one of the monthly winners to receive the $1,500 Edwardsville High School Rotary Scholarship. The awards have been given since 1996 and the Edwardsville Rotary Club has given out over $28,000 in scholarships to date.

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– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after President Biden and the Department of Homeland Security announced that Ukrainians in the U.S. can receive Temporary Protected Status (TPS): “I’m glad that President Biden made this important decision that I called for to ensure Ukrainians, with their homeland under attack from Russia, can safely remain in our country. This is yet another sign that our nation remains united with the people of Ukraine and the rest of the free world against Vladimir Putin’s unjustified and unjustifiable war of choice.” Earlier this week, Duckworth called on the Biden Administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. following the Russian military invasion. She also spoke on the Senate floor to express her support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian community in Illinois and abroad amid Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine.

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The route had been a high-profile cut at Lambert amid the pandemic. And though Air Canada in July said it was restarting some flights to the U.S., St. Louis had not been among them.

EAST ALTON – Volunteers are needed to help to remove bush honeysuckle at Piasa Bird Park in Alton, Illinois from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, March 24. Free lunch and necessary tools will be provided to volunteers. The volunteer day is being hosted by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC SM ) in partnership with the Lewis and Clark Community College Restoration Ecology program, the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and the City of Alton. This project is supported by Trees Forever. Normally a spot to enjoy the river, experience local wildlife and learn the history of the legendary Piasa Bird, Piasa Bird Park is currently overrun with bush honeysuckle, an invasive plant species that hinders the growth of native trees and shrubs. “Participants will learn about habitat restoration efforts taking place in the local community,” Director of Environmental Education Sarah Fisher said. “Cleaning up the Piasa Park an

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