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O'FALLON — Stephanie Watkins, a custodian at Carriel Junior High, has been honored with the Illinois State Board of Education Award of Special Recognition, as announced by the O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90. The award, part of the 225 Those Who Excel program, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to education in Illinois. O'Fallon Community School District officials expressed their pride in Watkins's achievement, highlighting her dedication to the school community. "Congratulations, Stephanie! We are glad you call D90 home," the district said in a statement. The recognition underscores the vital role that support staff play in creating a positive educational environment for students. The custodians at each school play such an important role day-in and day-out in keeping the school clean and sanitary for students.

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Tanya Parson, a longtime teacher, is running to finish her husband's term in August

A massive St. Louis food festival is making a big change. Taste of St. Louis announced Tuesday morning that its 2025 event will relocate from downtown St. Louis to Clayton. While some speculated the move was due to safety concerns downtown, festival organizers said Clayton offered a more suitable location. "We’re proud to say that Taste of St. Louis has never experienced any safety or security issues at any of our past four locations," the festival said in its Tuesday announcement. "The truth…

BETHALTO – A woman from Cottage Hills faces criminal charges after stealing from an elderly resident of the assisted living facility where she worked. Kristine L. Muir, 51, of Cottage Hills, was charged with one count of financial exploitation of an elderly person, a Class 4 felony. She was also charged with a Class A misdemeanor count of theft. On Nov. 22, 2024, Muir allegedly stole four Amazon gift cards with a total value of $100 from an 86-year-old victim by means of deception. Court documents state Muir was “in a position of trust or confidence” with the victim, as she was an employee at the assisted living facility where the victim lived. The Bethalto Police Department presented the case against Muir, who was granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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A Texas-based provider of lab testing and regulatory consulting has opened a new food testing lab in St. Louis County.

Illinois Reps. Mike Quigley and Jan Schakowsky won't be attending President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening.

The city Airport Commission on Wednesday is expected to vote on the fee hikes, which would go into effect April 1.

"I've have a good life and I just thank the Lord for what he has done for me up until now," Pearl Shelton said.

GLEN CARBON - McGivney Catholic High School is set to host a Taylor Swift Tribute Concert and Party from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the school gymnasium. The event aims to bring together fans of all ages for an evening of music, fashion, and activities inspired by the pop star. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite Taylor Swift outfits and participate in a pre-show Swiftie Fashion Show. The evening will also feature activities such as bracelet-making, face gems, Taylor Trivia, and an Eras Photo Booth, providing a variety of entertainment for guests. The cost to attend is $25 per person, while accompanying adults can join at no charge. Organizers note that children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to buy tickets, interested parties can visit the provided link: https://tinyurl.com/y97zxzkm

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President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace, with some Americans fearing for the country's future while others are cheering him on.

Jordan Walker, the young St. Louis Cardinals outfielder expected to take on a larger everyday role this season, exited Tuesday's spring game with apparent knee pain, according to multiple reports.

The parent company of a Creve Coeur-based distributor of home appliance parts, HVAC, plumbing and other equipment has changed its name.

Today on TAP: When courts rule against him and he’s already neutered an agency, it’s that agency, not the courts, that his lawyers say should rule.

Rockers Rod Stewart and Keith Richards are both grandfathers again.Rod's son Liam — one of two children he had with his second wife, Rachel Hunter — just welcomed his second…

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While political reporters are still doing their view-from-nowhere “Democrats say this, Republicans say that” dance, tech and legal journalists have been watching an unfortunately recognizable plan unfold — a playbook we’re all too familiar with. We’ve seen how technology can be wielded to consolidate power, how institutional guardrails can be circumvented through technical and legal […]

The departure of nine lawyers from a Kansas City-based firm has led to creation of a new law firm in St. Louis.

Commercial real estate is taxed at a rate of 32%, compared to residential property at 19%

After two decades in business, a pharmaceutical packaging company in Earth City will shut its doors in May, putting dozens of people out of work.