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“I see that area continuing to improve despite this small setback,” Alderman Michael Browning said.

Missouri lawmakers have rekindled a crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion programs with a handful of bills seeking to outlaw DEI in state-funded entities. In 2022, just two bills named DEI as a target. But the number grew to 14 in 2024. None have been signed into law. Within the first month of this year’s […]

Forest Park Forever and the city of St. Louis are teaming up to restore Steinberg Rink and transform its 22.5-acre surroundings into an exciting site for locals to enjoy.

Doctors say it’s not too late to get the vaccine to help prevent or lessen the severity of the flu, which has led to at least 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths — including at least 57 children — so far…

ALTON - The Wellness Center at Senior Services Plus, located at 2603 N. Rodgers Ave. in Alton, IL, is excited to host a free wellness workshop focused on healthy living for older adults. The "Healthy Living for Older Adults" workshop will take place on Friday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Sumit Tiwari, a cardiologist with SIHF Healthcare, will share expert tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing cholesterol, engaging in safe and effective exercises, and adopting heart-friendly dietary habits. This free workshop will be held in the Wellness Center’s classroom and is open to the public—no Wellness Center membership is required to attend. No RSVP is necessary. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 618-465-3298, ext. 109. About Senior Services Plus, Inc. Senior Services Plus, Inc. is a 501(c) not-for-profit organization established to enrich the lives of older adults through programs and services, for everyone

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ALTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois and the Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) invite all community members to two upcoming Voter Education Events. These forums will provide an opportunity for voters to engage with candidates ahead of the April 1 election. The Coffee with the Candidates & Madison County Clerk event will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the YWCA Lobby and Levis Room (304 E. Third St., Alton, IL). Voters will have the chance to meet one on one with Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas and all candidates for key City of Alton races, including Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and Alderman. Clerk Andreas will also share important voter information on early voting, vote by mail, registration, polling places, and the MadisonVotes.com website. Additionally, she will provide details on the Student Ambassador Program for youth interested in civic engagement. On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7 p.m., YWCA and NCNW will host an Alto

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Washington University Chancellor Andrew Martin said the funding changes could be "potentially catastrophic" for the university.

Now that streaming subscriber growth has slowed, we’ve noted repeatedly how the streaming TV sector is falling into all of the bad habits that ultimately doomed traditional cable TV. That has involved chasing pointless “growth of growth’s sake” megamergers and imposing bottomless price hikes and new annoying restrictions (like equating password sharing with “piracy”) — […]

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - Police are investigating after a vehicle drove into the front of a 7-Eleven store in Webster Groves overnight Friday morning. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the incident took place a little before 4:30 a.m. Friday morning at a 7-Eleven, located on the 8200 block of Watson Road in [...]

For some people in rural Missouri, soaring egg prices have little impact on their shopping habits. They have backyard chickens that save them the trouble of dealing with a nationwide shortage. But for those who don’t have access to a homegrown grocery store in their backyard, rising prices mean changes to their weekly shopping list. “I’m going to have to stop buying eggs,” said Margaret Bunch, a Callaway County resident who relocated to the area over a year ago from Brookfield, Missouri. “Back…

For some people in rural Missouri, soaring egg prices have little impact on their shopping habits. They have backyard chickens that save them the trouble of dealing with a nationwide shortage. But for those who don’t have access to a homegrown grocery store in their backyard,  rising prices mean changes to their weekly shopping list. […]

Our dining editor has chosen an inexpensive 96-point red wine blend, but other local experts have different ideas.

AFFTON, Mo. – The Power of Two is live in your neighborhood, Affton. FOX 2’s Tim Ezell, Blair Ledet, and Margie Ellisor visit Affton, highlighting the people, places, and stories that make the area special. Visit FOX 2’s YouTube channel to check out the locations the trio visited while in Affton.