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The Russian invasion of Ukraine promises to be a fascinating issue for Missouri lawmakers in the session’s closing weeks. Already measures have been filed to prohibit state and local government from purchasing Russian products and ban contracts with businesses that have ongoing contracts with Russian “strategic industries.” There also are bills to suspend for six […]

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Three weeks ago, I lost my shit over a rotisserie chicken.

Granite City Police were called to a mobile home fire on W. Chain of Rock Road around 11:40pm last night. It was reported that two people were trapped inside.

Monday’s post was about reconnecting the pedestrian grid at 8th Street, just south of Cass Ave — see 8th Street Walkway Needed To Fill Missing 110’ Connectivity Gap. Today’s post is about exploring options for new housing on the large lot known as 801 Dickson Street — it stretches a ...

With most of the president’s climate agenda stalled in Congress, every ounce of climate spending counts.

Bonne Terre Police responded to a disturbance call at a Motel 6 off Highway K a little before 12:30am this morning.

Acclaimed prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford, best-known for his work with Yes, King Crimson and the supergroup U.K., will release a six-CD compilation titled Making a Song and Dance: A Complete…

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Opposition to making lynching a federal offense finally dissolves as Emmett Till’s family continues to seek justice.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE use prodigious investments in technology firms as a political weapon.

The popular gaming company, in the midst of a $70 billion merger with Microsoft, is resisting a unionization effort in its Raven Software division.

Jason Hargrave of Godfrey, IL joined the Real Rock Army today

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Parkway West Middle School wants to make sure its ahead of future bullying issues on TikTok.

A fatal shooting took place in the 4400 block of Page Boulevard about 9:30 p.m., police said.

Police said 18-year-old Kinard Wilson admitted to being the driver in the shooting on a phone call with an Alton, Illinois, inmate that was being recorded.

Officer Brian Hayes recognizes the blessing in being alive. He and his partner are recovering at home two months after the crash on I-64.

SAUGET – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that Illinois Rt 3 from North of Monsanto Avenue to Ruby Street in Cahokia will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Monday, March 21, 2022, weather permitting. This work will take place daily between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Traffic in each direction will be maintained using flaggers and arrow boards. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs. This work is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2022. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. The contractor on this project is The Christ Bros of Lebanon, Illinois. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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