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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named an interim athletics director after its previous leader departed for a role at another university.

Earlier this year, we had a podcast with Jacob Mchangama about his excellent book, Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, and I pointed out one theme that is seen throughout the book. Over and over again, vocal supporters of free speech eventually seem to change their position when they realize people say […]

Sharing back-to-school photos is a tradition for many parents, but St. Louis police urge caution before you post those pictures to social media.

Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance at a Los Angeles charity concert Tuesday put together by director Judd Apatow in support of the Victims First organization. According to the L.A. club…

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Accomplished chefs Tony and Jessica Nguyen will serve modern Asian cuisine and dim sum at the much-anticipated restaurant.

Suit says the law violates the Hancock Amendment, which bars unfunded mandates.

Food & Wine recently released its "Best Snack in Every State" report, naming the St. Louis-served Red Hot Riplets as the best snack in the Show-Me State.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday, August 17 would have been St. Louis area native Tyre Sampson's 15th birthday had he not tragically fallen to his death from a ride in Orlando, Florida in March. Civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump who is representing Tyre's father, Yarnell Sampson, will speak at a news conference set [...]

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.

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The photographs in the Silver Seas exhibit are an extraordinary result of an exceptional career. Ernest H. Brooks II, often referred to as the Ansel

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The Black Speculative Arts Movement will host panels, tours, and other events across the city for this three-day immersive experience.

Drought in the southwest is hurting cotton crops.

As our city's building boom enters its second decade, redefining development in the Grove might just lead to a positive change in...

A severe slump in the housing market could be coming.

EAST ST. LOUIS - Annually the Illinois State Board of Education recognizes the outstanding contributions of school teams and personnel. This year, ISBE is recognizing two individuals and two teams from the East St. Louis School District. Many of these awardees were recognized at the Those Who Excel Awards Banquet in Bloomington-Normal on August 6, 2022. Administrator Category: Dr. Brittany Green received the Meritorious Service Award in the Administrator Category for being a purpose-driven leader. She has made transformative growth within her school community while serving as principal of Bush Elementary and now with the Younge School of Excellence. Student Support Services Category : Catrice Johnson, Social Worker at Bush Alternative Center, received the highest honor in the Student Support Personnel Category - the Award of Excellence. For years she has led a team of students, staff, and administrators who serve the local community through the Flyers Feeding Families monthly

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A truck overturned across two lanes of traffic in Jefferson County Wednesday morning. The incident happened at about 10:30 a.m. on southbound I-55 just south of Route Z. Traffic is at a standstill in this area. It is unknown at this time what led up to the incident. It is also [...]

President Joe Biden signed the inflation reduction act into law Tuesday, but many provisions do not go into effect immediately.

GODFREY - Godfrey officials advising residents that Union Pacific Railroad will be temporarily closing the North Alby Street crossing next Monday, August 22 nd for routine maintenance and repairs. Mayor Mike McCormick is advising residents and motorists to prepare and pre-plan for temporary detours next weeknight due to the fact Union Pacific Railroad will be temporarily closing the Alby Street railroad crossing overnight for routine maintenance/repair work. Work shall begin Monday night, August 22nd starting at 7:00 PM, and will re-open 48 hours later on Wednesday evening, August 24 th around 7:00 PM, due to the length of the detour route no signage will be placed, motorists should use Tolle Lane or Humbert as an alternative route. Godfrey Public Safety Administrator Chris Sichra states that local first responders and mutual aid agencies (Fire, Police, EMS), as well as local utility companies, school bus companies, and MCT, have already also been notified of the upcoming temporary

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