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Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt cannabis alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

Young men appear to be drifting right. Ignoring them means trouble.

Donald Trump’s new set of tax cut promises are now more costly than his 2017 tax cuts.

Winston-Salem community groups had already banded together to strengthen efforts to help troubled young people in the face of more punitive policies.

The answer depends on their political affiliation.

Residents and legal advocates ask the EPA to keep enforcing Title VI civil rights protections.

The particles are everywhere, and they may harm human health.

I don't remember why I got curious about this, but earlier this evening I looked up the word colorway to find out where it came from. Why did the folks in the sneaker industry invent this odd word? They didn't. According to the OED, the earliest use is 1941 in the Guardian. Another source places ...continue reading "What’s your colorway?"

Mary Shimchick of Hartford, IL joined the Real Rock Army today

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The 10th biannual exhibition curated from artists within 200 miles. Opening May 7th and on display through October, the 10th Biannual will feature 32 artists and 41 works from a […]

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One of St. Louis’ most idyllic events, The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race is not to be missed. Event organizers say that it’s the oldest and best-attended hot […]

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Return to a time when steamboats ruled the river. The one-hour narrated riverfront cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch explores the history of downtown St. Louis, including the […]

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The French Corridor Expedition led by Big Muddy Adventures takes paddlers on a deliciously fun journey through the culinary history of the Middle Mississippi River Valley. Big Muddy founder and […]

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It was a tragic event that rocked the city of Alton: a young police K-9 killed in the line of duty during a shootout with a suspect.

There is new hope that a toppled statue at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis can be restored. It comes as the public is learning more about the statue’s rich, symbolic history.

The New York Times celebrates the stock market's record high today with a standard chart showing the S&P 500 since the year 2000. Nothing wrong with that. But if you really want to know how the market is doing, you should do two things. First, adjust for inflation. Who cares if the S&P is up ...continue reading "The stock market is doing great"

The Francis Howell School District is grappling with balancing free speech and the need to protect students from harmful or false information at their board meetings.

Oh, these “law and order” types. What a joke. The self-proclaimed “law and order” candidate is Donald Trump, a convicted felon and open supporter of those who committed federal crimes during the January 6th raid of the Capitol building. And, of course, he’s earned the endorsement of another “law and order” figurehead, the Fraternal Order […]

St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock is asking the council to use public funds to pay for his legal defense.