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A 27-year-old man was carjacked at gunpoint early Monday morning while warming up his car in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood.

Along with inspiring countless bands that came after them, Green Day has now inspired a new movie.The film is called New Years Rev, and follows a trio of friends who play in…

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CARLINVILLE – Thanks to an exciting grant program, the Carlinville Public Library will be able to massively upgrade its digital capability for patrons. The library has been named a recipient of a Digital Equity Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of Broadband. Carlinville is one of only two public libraries statewide to receive funding under the program. The other was the Chicago Public Library. In addition, the Carlinville library was one of only seven entities outside the nine-county Chicagoland region to receive a DECK award. The main goals of the program are “to sustain existing local initiatives and support other proven and pilot ideas” to “shrink often-overlooked aspects of the digital divide.” “This grant has enabled us to make huge improvements in the technology we’re able to offer our patrons,” said Hannah Miller, director

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The new member practices in the firm’s Litigation Department. He focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, products liability and class actions. He has worked with several industries including construction, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and healthcare.

Hub International Ltd., a $23 billion global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, recently expanded its St. Louis-area presence with two acquisitions and is looking for a combined local office space.

A 242,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in The Hill is for sale.

Some of St. Louis' favorite destinations are nominated for national awards.

EAST ST. LOUIS - A 17-year-old male was shot and killed Saturday evening, Feb. 8, 2025, in East St. Louis, marking a tragic incident that has prompted an ongoing investigation. Parker A. Bujnak, a resident of the 600 block of Fulton Street in Belleville, was pronounced dead at 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. The shooting occurred at approximately 8:37 p.m. at the intersection of 59th and State streets, as confirmed by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG). Authorities have not yet disclosed any information regarding a potential motive for the shooting. ISP DCI agents responded to the scene to assist the East St. Louis Police Department, who are leading the investigation. As of now, no further details have been released, and the investigation remains active.

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The St. Louis Board of Education doesn't have a record of a vote taken to authorize the agreement that gives the SLDC the right to purchase the former Marshall Elementary.

A Troy teenager convicted in a fatal drunk driving accident in Lincoln County appeared in court on Monday after allegedly tampering with her alcohol monitor and violating the terms of her probation.

A Utah-based convenience store chain plans to begin rebranding over 50 Missouri Kum & Go locations.

Industry trade groups are alarmed that the Trump administration’s illegal order to halt work at the consumer protection agency will cause chaos in consumer markets.

As things stands now, the producers of the Academy Awards telecast have decided not to feature performances of the best original song nominees, which means we won't be able to see…

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting prospective students and their families to see what the college has to offer during Discover Day, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event, an exciting opportunity to learn why so many students choose L&C as the starting point for their higher education journeys, will be held in The Commons on the college’s Godfrey Campus. Attendees will be able to connect with college representatives, discover career and transfer programs, and experience the vibrant student life at L&C. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with advisors, admissions staff, and current students to gain a comprehensive understanding of everything L&C has to offer. "Discover Day provides a great opportunity for prospective students to explore various career options and learn how Lewis and Clark can support them in achieving their goals," Vice President of Student Affairs Cherise Jackson said. "The consistent increase in enrollment

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Last week, we highlighted how the richest person on the planet — Elon Musk, who currently appears to have unparalleled, Constitutionally-violating control over the US government — was running around repeating every confused 4chan dipshit’s conspiracy theory about USAID, all of which were easily debunked if you… understood how reality worked. Now it turns out […]

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Neil Young has pushed back the release of his “lost” album Oceanside Countryside.The album, part of Young’s Analog Original Series, was originally scheduled for a vinyl and digital release on…

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