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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Doors 5:30 pm Show 6:30 pm Reserved $79.50 | $69.50 GA $55.00

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Otis Williams spent 22 years at the agency, including the last eight as executive director.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Update: The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) announced that the 10-year-old boy returned home and is safe.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement in response to the devastating car crash in Chatham, which claimed the lives of two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old, and an 18-year-old. Six other children were hospitalized, one of whom remains in critical condition as of this morning. “The loss of these young lives is something no parent, no family, and no community should ever have to bear. To the families of these four victims and those injured, my heart aches for you. You and all those touched by this nightmare are in my constant thoughts and prayers. “I am grateful to the first responders who acted with remarkable bravery and urgency, as well as to the school staff, faith leaders, Red Cross, and volunteers who have offered their support to our community. "As the days and weeks unfold, I hope our community continues to support and uplift one another through this challenging time.”

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ROXANA – Phillips 66 is proud to celebrate April as Good Energy Month , a company-wide initiative that encourages employees across the country to engage in meaningful volunteer service. Employees around the country participate in company-sponsored service projects and are also encouraged to donate their personal time to support local organizations. Wood River Refinery hosted its annual volunteer project to support a local native forest preserve. On April 24, sixteen employees, including members of the Refinery’s Environmental team, donated 64 hours to support the Edwardsville Children’s Museum Micro Forest. Volunteers performed critical tasks including weeding, staking, replacing tree tubes, and mulching to help the young forest thrive. “This is our fifth year supporting this project, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the progress and growth of the trees in this micro-forest,” said Melissa Erker, Director of Mid Continent Public Affairs

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Two Bald Eagle chicks were rescued by the World Bird Sanctuary after they reportedly fell from their nest into St. Francois County’s Big River.

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Township is pleased to announce that the Township Board passed Paid Parental Leave for Edwardsville Township full-time employees. The resolution provides up to twelve weeks of paid leave for new mothers and fathers. “Edwardsville Township strives to be a leader in our community and is aware of the many challenges facing new parents,” said Township Supervisor Kevin Hall. “We hope this demonstrates how much we value our great employees and will be an example for other organizations in our community.” From the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employee Relations: Paid parental leave is associated with lower rates of child mortality, higher rates of vaccination, reduced risk of childhood obesity and diabetes, and more regular health check-ups. Paid parental leave increases weekly hours worked for mothers by up to 17 percent in the years after birth, boosting labor force participation. Paid leave for fathers shortens

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More than half a billion dollars in general revenue earmarks added to the Missouri budget for hundreds of local projects or favored vendors will be in play when the final budget negotiations take place next week. The Missouri Senate on Tuesday night began debating 13 spending bills to fund state government operations in the coming […]

Negotiators are calling for involvement in the agreement’s decision-making process, not just an acknowledgement of their presence.

The spring planting season is well underway in Missouri, with an excess of rainfall forcing farmers to shift their strategies, and in some cases, they are having to replant all over again.

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. A Treasury Department inspector general is probing efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to obtain private taxpayer data and other sensitive information, internal communications reviewed by ProPublica show. The office of the Treasury Inspector General […]

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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A Metro line connecting north and south St. Louis is put on hold while Mayor Cara Spencer asks Bi-State Development for more information on the Green Line Project.

ALTON - OSF Moeller Cancer Center will host their inaugural Women’s Health Fair to kick off Women’s Health Month. From 3–5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, community members can stop by the Moeller Cancer Center in Alton for free breast exams, skin cancer screenings, genetic testing, cholesterol and glucose testing, blood pressure readings and more. Jill Pruitt, oncology services navigator, and Dana Matesa, cancer care coordinator, explained that the goal is to provide free services to women and remind them to take care of themselves. “We wanted to do it around Mother’s Day,” Pruitt said. “Women just are so busy taking care of everybody that sometimes we forget about ourselves. So we thought it would be a good idea to do it.” There are only 32 slots available for the breast cancer screenings; you must register for a slot by calling 618-433-7610 to make an appointment. Every other service is available on a walk-in basis. Severa

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A small but impactful tornado struck the south side of Potosi on Tuesday afternoon.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold two public meetings to discuss plans to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 111 (Kingshighway) over the CSX Rose Lake Railroad Yard between Fairmont City and Washington Park in St. Clair County. The meetings will be held: Thursday, May 15 4-7 p.m. Community Space at City Hall 4001 Cookson Road, Fairmont City Tuesday, May 20 4-7 p.m. All Nations Church (HOPTAN) Community Center 5501 N. Park Drive, Washington Park This project involves replacing the Illinois 111 (Kingshighway) bridge over the CSX Rose Lake Railroad Yard between Fairmont City and Washington Park in St. Clair County. The bridge was originally constructed in 1935 and last rehabilitated in 1985. The purpose of the meetings is to provide an overview of the project and obtain public input. Handouts and display boards will be available for public review, as well as information regarding engineering,

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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - Musicians from the US Air Force Band of Mid-America’s will give a series of public concerts in and around St. Louis in May. The concerts include: May 16, 12:00 PM, St. Louis Art Museum (1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110) May 17, 7:00 PM, Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, Strauss Theater (210 E Monroe Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122) May 18, 2:30 PM, Benedictine Living Community at The Shrine (726 Community Drive, Belleville, IL 62223) May 19, 7:00 PM, McKendree University, Hettenhausen Performing Arts Center (400 N Alton St, Lebanon, IL 62254) The USAF Band of Mid-America will present an evening of chamber works in an intimate concert setting. Program will include music of all genres, performances by solo musicians, duos, and chamber ensembles. Admission to these performances is free and open to the public. These are family-friendly, all-ages events.

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