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VENICE – Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Wesley Bell are set to meet with the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and Bi-State Development on at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Venice Rail Yard. Those gathered will discuss proposed bi-state infrastructure projects in the St. Louis Metro Area. The meeting will take place at the Venice Rail Yard located at 1201 McKinley. This gathering comes at a pivotal moment as the region faces challenges regarding infrastructure funding. The Department of Transportation's recent decision to pause funding and implement new guidelines has raised concerns among local leaders. These guidelines prioritize funding for communities with higher birth and marriage rates, potentially affecting the Metro East region’s access to vital infrastructure investments, Rep. Budzinski said. Congresswoman Budzinski has previously expressed her support for the proposed projects, which have not yet secured the necessary

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In addition to the new local restaurants, CITY SC is also introducing new under-$10 food stands, which will serve family-friendly menu items at affordable prices.

ALTON - The “What’s Up Downtown” meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The quarterly What’s Up Downtown meetings invite business owners and stakeholders in the downtown Alton district to speak about their work in the community. Hosted by Alton Main Street, the information exchange allow speakers and audience members to promote their businesses, organizations and nonprofits. The Winter 2025 meeting will feature Chantel Morrigan with Jacoby Arts Center, Megan Tyler with Sacred Spaces of CARE, and Father Garron Daniels with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. What’s Up Downtown meetings are held at the iMerge Community Center in downtown Alton. The other dates for 2025 meetings are May 20, Aug. 19 and Nov. 18, 2025. More details about the Winter 2025 What’s Up Downtown meeting, including an updated date and time, will be released soon. For more information, visit the official Facebook even

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A new biopic about singer Marianne Faithfull is in the works and actors have now been cast to play the “Tears Go By” singer, as well as her famous ex,…

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Metro East Democrat is taking aim at lowering drug costs, attracting rural healthcare providers and simplifying veterans' dealings with federal government

Meet 15-year-old Atreyu, or Trey” as he loves to be called!

Germany’s history informs its current laws. That much is undeniable. But it doesn’t excuse the over-correction applied by legislators in hopes of heading off another Hitler. And it certainly doesn’t excuse prosecutors who are prosecuting “hate speech” in Germany. The country’s hate speech law has been problematic since its inception. Within days of its debut […]

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Another round of winter weather is making its way across the area, with Ameren reporting some outages early Tuesday morning. If you find yourself without power in winter, here is a list of what to do—as well as what not to do—to keep you and your family safe and warm.

"Inside of the truck that Holman was operating was a partially empty New Amsterdam bottle of vodka."

John and Lisa Amizich celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb. 16, 2025. The couple, who were married in 1985, have built a family that includes two children, Johnny and Anna, as well as a grandson named Jude. The Amizichs have navigated the ups and downs of life together for four decades, raising their children and welcoming a new generation into their family. “We are grateful for the time we have spent together and the family we have built,” Lisa Amizich said.

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CHICAGO – With the weather feeling like -10° outside, an Illinois Lottery player skipped going to the store and purchased a Lotto ticket online instead – and won a cool $1 million. The lucky player matched all six numbers in the Monday, Feb. 17 Lotto Million 1 drawing to score the $1 million prize. The winning numbers for the Lotto Million 1 drawing were: 8-16-20-25-42-46. Already this year, more than 930,000 Lotto tickets have been sold, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $14.7 million in prizes. Lotto is an Illinois-only game that is played three times a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. The current Lotto jackpot is at $2.6 million. As well as the regular drawing, Lotto offers two additional drawings: Lotto Million 1 and Lotto Million 2. These are additional opportunities for players to match six numbers to win a $1 million prize. Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information

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In a world where quality home care often feels unattainable, Woven Home Care is rewriting the narrative. Based in St. Louis, we have rapidly become a beacon of hope for our country’s aging population, their families and our employees who we affectionately call our “Weavers.” With a unique mission — "To make home the safest, most effective place to receive care" — we are not only meeting the demands of a growing eldercare market but are simultaneously setting new benchmarks for how businesses…

Officials and first responders are urging drivers to stay off Missouri roadways through at least Wednesday morning as a powerful snowstorm intensifies and slams much of the state.

Jimmy Page is sharing his gratitude for the positive reaction from fans who’ve seen the new Led Zeppelin documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin.“In light of your incredible responses and the demand…

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What began as one family's moment of need has become a neighborhood's mission of giving.

Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon is hitting the road once again for a tour throughout the U.S., titled "A Quiet Celebration Tour," which includes two shows in St. Louis.

ALTON - The Coffee with Candidates event, hosted by YWCA and NCNW, has been rescheduled to next week due to winter weather. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, community members are invited to the YWCA to meet with Alton’s aldermanic, city clerk, treasurer and mayoral candidates. Attendees can speak one-on-one about specific issues and learn more about each candidate’s background and platform. “We’re really excited about this concept,” said Dorothy Hummel, YWCA Executive Director. “We think having a warm, comfortable environment where people can discuss what’s important to them and get to know the candidates is great.” Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas will also be in attendance to present information on early voting, voting by mail, polling places and more. Hummel said Andreas has confirmed her attendance, and the YWCA and NCNW are now working to secure the other candidates. Hummel encourages attendees to come prepared with

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