From West Newsmagazine: Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) plans to open its rehearsal and production studio complex in May and is already accepting bookings for the rehearsal destination. Located at the intersection of Chesterfield Airport Road and Spirit of St. Louis Boulevard, the 32-acre campus is designed to provide facilities and services for touring professionals […]
Judges are getting angry. Federal District Judge Amir H. Ali ordered the Trump administration to resume USAID payments and he wants it done: During the contentious, 90-minute hearing, Justice Department lawyer Indraneel Sur told Ali he was “not in a position to answer” whether the Trump administration had taken needed steps to allow the assistance ...continue reading "It’s getting surly in Trump v. Everyone"
EAST ALTON - Community members are invited to participate in a head-shaving event aimed at raising funds for 3-year-old Rory Guss, who was diagnosed with leukemia. The event, titled "Brave the Shave for Rory Faye," is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at Don's No Man's Land at 610 E. St. Louis Ave., East Alton. Rory, currently in remission, will continue her chemotherapy treatments for the next two years. Organizers hope to gather support for the Guss family as they navigate the challenges of Rory's ongoing treatment. The event is being held in partnership with All About U Hair Salon in East Alton. While there is no entry fee to participate, attendees are encouraged to fundraise in advance of the event. Those interested in taking part in the head-shaving challenge can register by contacting Abbey or Kathy at (618) 581-9789 for Kathy. For those unable to participate in the shaving, organizers welcome the community to attend and cheer on the volunteers. All proceeds will
JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2025, warning the public of a string of stop sign thefts on Jersey County roads. “Recently, Jersey County has had several stop signs stolen or destroyed on Grange Hall Road at Sunderland and Crystal Lake Roads, and on Range Line Road at Sunderland Road,” the JSCO wrote in their statement . Potential offenders are reminded the offense is a Class A misdemeanor for which they can and will be arrested and charged. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office at 618-498-6881. This includes individuals involved in the activity who “want an opportunity to make it right,” in which case they should ask to speak with Sheriff Nick Manns.
From St. Louis Business Journal: Lawrence Group, one of St. Louis’ largest architecture and design firms, has added a fifth office, in Tampa, Florida. Earlier this month, the company opened its new office in Suite 960 of downtown Tampa’s Rivergate Tower, at 400 N. Ashley Drive. The 31-story limestone building, known locally as the Beer […]
EAST ST. LOUIS – United Congregations of Metro-East (UCM), is thrilled to announce its 25th Anniversary Celebration- A Celebration of Our Beloved Community: A Vision of Then, Now, and What’s Possible. The event will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon, IL. 62269. Tickets to the event are required: $75 per ticket or $550 per table of eight available. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 15th. “This milestone is a moment of reflection and gratitude,” said Darnell Tingle, Executive Director of UCM. “For 25 years, we have worked hand-in-hand with the community to combat the root cause of systemic injustice in our region by empowering individuals, driving social-change, and fostering collaboration. We look forward to celebrating this journey with all who have supported us along the way.” The event will commemorate 25 years of faith, unity, and action, bringing
Enterprise Bank & Trust's holding company – Enterprise Financial Services Corp. – said in a regulatory filing that four members of the boards will not stand for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting.
Proposed cuts to Medicaid being considered by the Republican-controlled Congress could create a massive budget shortfall in Missouri, the director of the state Medicaid program told lawmakers on Tuesday.
EAST ALTON - NGRREC Announces 2025 STREAM Series EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) is excited to announce the return of its popular community events with a new STREAM Series in 2025. The series will take place at the Confluence Field Station in East Alton, a LEEDcertified building, and is free and open to the public. NGRREC invites people of all ages to engage in exciting, hands-on activities that blend STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with Research and Art. “We are thrilled to offer our community these opportunities to explore the world around them through the lens of science and art," Environmental Educator Erica Doerr said. The 2025 STREAM series will launch from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, with the World Water Day Photo Contest and continue throughout the year, featuring various engaging events. STREAM offers an enriching platform for learning, bringing together diverse activities that focus on
ALTON - Community members are invited to a glo bingo night that will raise money for mental health care in Alton. Centerstone, an organization that specializes in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, will host a glo bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Alton VFW. The organization is looking for sponsorships and raffle donations as they prepare for the event. “All the proceeds from the event will go directly back to supporting patient care at Centerstone,” explained Erin Camfield, one of the event organizers. “Centerstone is a nonprofit health system that provides mental health and substance use treatment. There’s a multitude of services that we provide, and all of these proceeds will go back to providing direct care to patients for things that they might need on their mental health wellness journey.” The glo bingo fundraiser is open to all. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the games start at 7 p.m. on April 12. People are
In a stunning display of government overreach, the UK has effectively forced Apple to disable its iCloud encryption for British users. Earlier this month, we wrote about the UK wielding the Investigatory Powers Act — aka “The Snooper’s Charter” — to demand Apple create a backdoor in its iCloud encryption for all users globally. Despite […]
While I was snoozing away in the hospital last week I missed the latest Truth Social news. Here's the stock price since Election Day: Odd. This is not how it's supposed to work. Trump is now president, so DJT should be increasing smartly. Right? Sure, except for the fact that the performance of DJT continues ...continue reading "Truth Social continues to suck"
Dr. Gupta with Prairie Cardiology discusses Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), a condition that occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart become clogged and narrowed due to plaque buildup.
Lenny Kravitz and Devo are among the artists booked to play the 12th edition of Shaky Knees Music Festival, taking place Sept. 19-21 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.The festival will…
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