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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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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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When it comes to autumn, the changing leaves are often thought of as the showstopper. But you’re also going to want to look down for some beautiful fall color.

Crown Candy Kitchen owner Andy Karandzieff said two burglars smashed through the restaurant's front doors to gain entry around 4:20 a.m.

A St. Louis police officer is dead after a car struck him on eastbound Interstate 70 near Grand Boulevard on Sunday morning.

Last year, Tackle Hunger was one of the most successful collection efforts for Operation Food Search.

SPRINGFIELD – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville will host Nature-Culture Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 to introduce visitors to the natural environment of the site and how it shaped the Mississippian culture. The event, which is free and open to the public, includes a nature hike, Native American storytelling, and an informational talk. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the interpretive center lobby and auditorium. Cris Flores, education representative, will lead a brief informative talk on peregrine falcons and falcons in Mississippian iconography at 11:30 a.m. in the Iseminger Auditorium. The afternoon will feature a special three-hour nature-culture hike on the trails at Cahokia Mounds. The hike will step off from the interpretive center at 1 p.m. and will end at 4 p.m. Hikers are free to leave at any time. Archaeologist Julie Zimmermann will lead the hike around lesser-known cultural areas of the site while discussing its natural elements.

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GRANITE CITY - United to Revive Ministries had a successful week in Granite City. The organization held two tent revivals on Sept. 13 and 14, 2024. In the days leading up to the events, they walked through the streets of Granite City and prayed with people, gave out food, and invited folks to the revival. Founder Jeremiah Goltz said the experience was a powerful example of what faith can do. “It feels like this is what the church is supposed to be doing,” Goltz said. “Jesus never said one time, ‘Sit and wait for people to come to you.’ He said, ‘Go and make disciples.’ Those are verbs. We have to go, we have to make disciples, we have to share Christ, share Jesus with people because He loves all people.” Goltz points to one instance as an example of the United to Revive mission. He said the United to Revive team saw a man approaching “a known meth house” and called out to him. After a few minutes of talking and

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CARLINVILLE – Blackburn College has welcomed its largest group of incoming students since the fall of 2020. At 147, the current class represents a 29% increase over the fall of 2023. The new class also helped Blackburn achieve its highest overall enrollment since 2020. This significant growth underscores the increasing recognition of Blackburn's unique approach to higher education, where students develop essential leadership, problem-solving, and other highly relevant professional skills while earning their degrees, building resumes full of work experience, and graduating with less debt. "We are excited to welcome this large class to Blackburn and to know that our story and unique approach to higher education is connecting with prospective students and families," said Justin Norwood, Vice President of Inclusive Enrollment and Class of 2004 Blackburn graduate. "Our incoming students come from various backgrounds and regions, and they will contribute so much to our vibrant campus

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SPRINGFIELD – In response to a troubling rise in reported unlicensed dental practices across the state, the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) have joined forces to launch a collaborative campaign urging the public to seek dental care only from licensed dentists. The campaign ‘Fake Dentist, Real Risk – Verify Before You Trust’ aims to educate Illinois residents about the serious dangers posed by unlicensed dentists. It promotes verifying dental licenses and provides easy-to-use tools and resources for reporting unlicensed activities. This initiative comes in response to multiple reports of unlawful dental practices by unlicensed practitioners, which have resulted in harm to patients – from fake braces and chipped teeth to permanent damage and infections. “Unlicensed dental treatments can be very dangerous. They often lead to infections, bad procedures, and permanent damag

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ST. LOUIS -- Many professional athletes have made a name for themselves in St. Louis. Some have made the jump the sports industry into the food industry. Let's take a look at some St. Louis sports legends that have made the transition from making plays to making plates. Brett Hull's Junction House Dierdorf and Hart's [...]

Middletown, Ohio received funding through the Inflation Reduction Act to build one of the largest hydrogen fuel furnaces in the world.

1st Phorm's Andy Frisella provided an example of the clarification apology. You are not apologizing as much as recasting what you said in a more reasonable light. It seldom works.

ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis Metropolitan Police officers are investigating after a 26-year-old man showed up to a hospital with a gunshot injury. Police were called to the hospital around 12:30 a.m. early Saturday morning. The man told the officers that he was driving somewhere in south St. Louis when he heard shots and realized [...]