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Mystery unfolds and passion blooms at Violet’s, an exclusive romantic pop-up bar at St. Louis Union Station’s Train Shed. From the moment you enter, lush, dark décor will surround you […]

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer neil young and his new band the chrome hearts are hitting the road this summer.They just announced dates for the love earth world tour, which will hit Europe,…

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As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, this new exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by […]

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Make your dream of meeting a Budweiser Clydesdale a reality at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis. On the Clydesdale VIP Experience, you’ll visit the original Clydesdale Paddock as well […]

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Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis. On the Beermaster Tour, you’ll receive an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis gives guests a closer look at the picturesque campus and the on-site brewing methods. Packed with history, the Day […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville will host their first-ever Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl for community members and businesses to connect and enjoy sweet treats. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the community is invited to stop by several businesses throughout the city for chocolate-themed specials, deals, discounts and more. Communications Coordinator Cathy Hensley and Economic and Community Development Coordinator James Arnold look forward to sharing the experience with people throughout the Riverbend region. “There’s something for everyone. You can make a whole marathon of it,” Hensley said. “The response has been so creative.” The City of Edwardsville reached out to businesses and organizations to see if they’d be interested in participating in the crawl, and they were pleasantly surprised to sign up so many participants. Hensley and Arnold noted that community members can spend the entire day traveling to the businesses and enjoying the

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GRANITE CITY/WORDEN - The Mardi Gras party is coming to southwest Illinois on Saturday, March 1 when the Granite City Mardi Gras Celebration returns to the city and the popular ‘redneck party’ – Wordi Gras - takes to the streets of Worden. Granite City’s Mardi Gras fun starts with a parade at 1 p.m. winding through downtown ending at Civic Park. The Civic Park Block Party starts after the parade from 2 to 6 p.m. and includes family-friendly fun at Alligator Alley, food and drink vendors and live music by Sweetie and The Toothaches and Baywolfe. There will also be vendors on site for those who want to shop. Wordi Gras, the self-proclaimed ‘Redneck Mardi Gras’ brings the party to Worden, a small Route 66 community in Madison County. The event kicks off at Noon with live music and food and drink vendors. The famous Wordi Gras parade steps off at 3 p.m. and includes a procession of floats, tractors, trucks cars and more.

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NORMAL - Illinois State University has earned full reaccreditation from the Institutional Action Committee (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The accreditation is continuous through the 2034-2035 academic year and reaffirms that the University meets established higher education standards. Accreditation ensures recognition by state and federal bodies and is an important assurance for students and families, as well as employers. “Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission shows that Illinois State not only meets but exceeds nationally established higher education standards and is engaged in continuous improvement,” said Illinois State University President, Dr. Aondover Tarhule. “I congratulate and extend my gratitude to the Accreditation Steering Committee work teams, as well as our stakeholders and community members who actively contributed to the reaccreditation process over the past two years.” The University received positive

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Each February youth-serving organizations and schools celebrate Youth Leadership Month, a time to inspire young people to take up leadership roles and shine a light on those already contributing to their communities in impactful ways. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) Cadette, Kaelyn Krysowaty, developed a multi-faceted service project, collecting glasses for those in need to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award. Kaelyn created a series of collection boxes titled the Pink Box Drive. These boxes collected sunglasses, reading glasses, and eyeglasses individuals no longer used, that could be repurposed and given to community members in need. Kaelyn joined forces with local businesses, churches, and other organizations to set up collection locations. Then, she collaborated with the Maplewood Lion’s Club to sort and process the donations. Every pair of glasses she collected was restored and then distributed to people in need of visual support throughout the area. “After completing

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Approximately 28 percent of all public employees nationwide are affected by the provisions of the Social Security Fairness Act, and a free video from the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) explains those new benefits in an easy-to-understand way. The new video includes the major changes under the Social Security Fairness Act, including the increased benefits for state and local government employees who have pensions from non-Social-Security-covered work. Those employees include most of the nation’s police, fire and emergency services workers and public-school educators in Illinois, Missouri, Georgia, Kentucky, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Texas and California. The new provisions affect public employees in almost all professions in Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and Ohio The video may be accessed at (56) Social Security and Public Pensions (Updated for 2025!) - YouTube or by going to YouTube and searching for IPPFA TV. “The

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SPRINGFIELD - For the first time in Illinois, the Secretary of State’s office is making Electronic Lien and Titling (ELT) available when purchasing a vehicle from a participating dealer, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced. Illinois joins 25 other states that have active ELT programs. This new program allows vehicle titles to be processed, stored and released digitally, eliminating the need for arduous paperwork, physical document mailing or in-person visits to a DMV facility. “An electronic lien and titling program will make the process of buying a car significantly faster, more convenient and more secure than the paper system. What used to take months can be done with a few clicks, dramatically reducing the ‘Time Tax’ customers were forced to pay when titling a vehicle,” said Giannoulias. “Implementing new technology strategically enables our office to create efficiencies and benefit consumers. These investments are crucial to providing convenience,

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“LONG LIVE THE REAL KING," said the video showing an AI-generated Musk getting his feet sucked by Trump.

BELLEVILLE — Belleville Police Detectives have charged a local man in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred at a Wal-Mart in the 2600 block of Green Mount Road on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The incident, which left two individuals hospitalized, has raised concerns about public safety in the area. Kyon J. Williams, 20, of Belleville, faces serious charges following the attack, which was described by authorities as violent and unprovoked. The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s office has filed one count of Attempted Murder, a Class M felony, along with two counts of Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm and two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, all classified as Class 3 felonies. The victims of the stabbing are currently hospitalized with serious injuries; however, authorities have indicated that their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. Belleville Police Department (BPD) detectives are actively collaborating with the

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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate a double shooting involving two juveniles that occurred Saturday evening in Cahokia Heights. Authorities were dispatched to the 100 block of Lazarcheff between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, where they found two 15-year-old boys had sustained gunshot wounds. Both juveniles were taken to local hospitals for treatment. One juvenile has since been treated and released, while the other remains in critical condition, according to the Major Case Squad. Sgt. Andrew Pierson, the public information officer for the Major Case Squad, said that investigators are seeking any information regarding the incident. The Major Case Squad Command Post for this case is located at the Cahokia Heights Police Department, and information can be provided by calling (618) 332-4277 or through Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-8477. The investigation continues as authorities work to gather details surrounding

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They check on arrivals and departures, write camping permits, acquaint campers with park facilities and regulations, answer questions about local and statewide attractions, help visitors plan outings, and more. Campground hosts have the privilege of free camping in their own RVs, motor homes, or trailers at designated spots within state parks. “Above all, the quality all campground hosts possess is a passion for working with the public,” said Calvin Beckmann, chief of parks and recreation for IDNR. “If hosting sounds appealing to you, we would love to hear from you.” Anyone interested in being a campground

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R.E.M.’s Peter Buck made a surprise appearance at Friday's Seattle show of Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy, who are on tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s 1985 album, Fables of…

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