GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School announced that senior Zoe Oller has received the prestigious Edwardsville Neighbors Young Philanthropist Scholarship, a $2,500 award honoring graduating seniors for service and leadership. Father McGivney officials said the annual award recognizes students who “show a passion for giving back and making a positive impact in their communities through service and leadership.” “We are proud of Zoe for representing the Griffin community
The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]
More than 40 large-scale photographs created in China between 1993 and 2006 make up Looking Back Toward the Future at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Featuring the work of […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Prom is an exciting milestone for high school seniors. As students celebrate the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, the focus should be on staying safe, planning ahead, and making responsible choices even when faced with peer pressure. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) recognizes the importance of these moments and encourages families to prioritize safety, so the memories of prom remain positive. The Serious Risks of Underage Drinking: Risks of
On This Day, May 11, 1970...Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More was released.The live album featured performances from the movie documenting the iconic 1969 counterculture festival, which took place…
Forgetting a loved one’s birthday rarely hurts because of the missed cake. It hurts because the day was supposed to say, “I see you, and you matter to me,” and it didn’t happen. That reaction points to something bigger than calendars and parties. Humans mark special days for loved ones because we need reliable ways to show care, create shared meaning, and hold relationships steady in a busy life. A date acts like a small anchor. It gives love a place to land. Special
As President Donald Trump tries to assert power over U.S. elections, he has raged on social media, cajoled Republican lawmakers and unleashed the Department of Justice on his political enemies. What has he accomplished with all that effort? Not a lot. Six months before the November midterm elections, the Trump administration’s quest to exercise authority […]
Billy Corgan has announced a European tour dubbed A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness.The trek, which launches September in London, will celebrate the 1995 Smashing Pumpkins album, Mellon Collie and…
“Game Plan” taps into what makes Saint Louis unique: a place where world-class chess and deep-rooted sports culture intersect. Spanning all three galleries and running through Spring 2027, the exhibition […]
Robots are being spotted at City Museum just in time for the VEX Robotics World Championship being held April 21-30 at the America's Center convention complex in St. Louis. These […]
The first time you watch a family move a couch up a narrow staircase, you see something strange: people who argue about everything suddenly become a single, coordinated team. Someone steadies the bottom. Someone shouts directions. Someone takes the hit when the couch scrapes the wall. They may not even like each other in that moment, but they keep going—because it’s family. Humans celebrate family for the same reason we keep showing up for it. Family is one of the strongest ways
Gratitude doesn’t just reflect happiness—it can create it, even when nothing else changes. Think about the last time you got stuck in traffic, spilled coffee, or opened your inbox to bad news. Now imagine a different moment: a friend texts, “I’m proud of you,” or a stranger holds the door when your hands are full. The events are small, but your mood can swing fast. Gratitude works in that same “small but powerful” space. It shifts what your mind chooses
On May 11, 1997, a computer program called Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a match that many people saw as a turning point for technology. Chess had long been treated as a test of human planning and creativity, so the idea that a machine could outplay the best human in the world felt symbolic, not just technical. At the time, it raised practical questions about what computers might soon be able to do beyond games. Looking back, it still matters because it marked a public
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