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GODFREY - On Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, St. Ambrose Catholic School held the “Grand Opening” for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) lab. The vision for the STEAM lab was developed by St. Ambrose graduate and current Edwardsville HS Junior, Elisabeth Preston. Elisabeth chose to complete this project as the focus for her Girl Scout Gold Award (the highest level award presented to scouts). Elisabeth has been involved in scouting for more than 10 years. Elisabeth wanted to create a space for all St. Ambrose students to use and the inspiration came from her love for math, science, and engineering as well as from her admiration and respect for her teachers at St. Ambrose and EHS. This project has been in the works for many months. After receiving the grateful blessing from St. Ambrose to proceed, Elisabeth had to develop and present a proposal and receive formal approval from the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Council. After receiving

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COLLINSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/TROY - Collinsville’s chapter of Faith in Action has recently expanded to Troy and Granite City. Lisa Brennan, executive director of Faith in Action Collinsville, explained that the national organization aims to support senior citizens by organizing volunteers. The Collinsville chapter is now active in Troy and Granite City, and they’re looking for more community partners to help them help others. “Our whole mission is to support people ages 60 and older in our communities,” Brennan said. “The more people in the community who understand what we do, the greater our success. Everybody wants to be a neighbor helping neighbors. So what we do is we just organize and get people out there and trained to do the work to support our seniors.” Faith in Action volunteers help with yard work, provide rides to doctor appointments, perform minor repairs, shop, and organize social programs. The Collinsville chapter also has a

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ST. LOUIS - Ready Readers, a non-profit organization in the St. Louis area, is launching a 24-hour online fundraising campaign Wednesday to celebrate World Read Aloud Day. The campaign aims to raise $200,000 within 24 hours, with matching donors set to quadruple each donation. The funds will support Ready Readers' Story Time program, which serves [...]

Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) on Tuesday reported a $3.3 billion profit for last year, a 22% increase over 2023 as a sharp increase in its Medicare prescription drug plan membership helped to offset a decline in Medicaid enrollees.

Opponents urged a Missouri House committee to leave the expiration date in place on laws targeting gender-affirming care for minors and transgender students.

ALTON — Alton Alderwoman Rosie Brown is inviting community members to her "Bowl and Mingle" event on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bowl Haven, located at 3003 Washington Ave. She said the event aims to foster connections among constituents and provide an opportunity for residents to engage with Alderwoman Brown in a child-friendly environment. Brown emphasized the importance of accessibility for all ages in her choice of venue. "I consider all ages of constituents I represent," she said. "I want it to be child-friendly and an opportunity for people to mingle and see who Alderwoman Brown is." She said the event is particularly aimed at new residents in the ward who may not yet be familiar with their elected officials. "Some people have just moved into our ward and really don’t know us," Brown noted. "I want to give opportunity for one-on-one interactions where they can ask questions, introduce themselves, and share the work I have done." Brown highlighted

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Reflections Unveiled: Contemporary Portraiture in the Digital Age explores the dynamic realm of contemporary portraiture in the context of the digital age. In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, […]

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Over the years Brenda Gilliam has collected thousands of images to use as inspiration for future paintings, grouped by subject matter. These images are comprised of her photos and sketches, […]

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On This Day, Feb. 4, 1977…Fleetwood Mac released their 11th studio album Rumours, which became a huge commercial success for the band.The album topped Billboard 200 Albums chart and would…

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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The Kirkwood Arts Commission is proud to present its Winter Art Exhibition at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The exhibition opens on November, 13th with free reception from 4 pm […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a robbery that took place Monday night in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the robbery took place around 9:50 p.m. on the 3700 block of North 14th Street in north St. Louis' Hyde Park neighborhood. Police say a 34-year-old man told them that [...]