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Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later

11 months ago
On Wednesday, August 6, St. Louis Public Radio and NPR news co-hosted "Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later" at Greater St. Mark Family Church, just miles from the epicenter of protests sparked by the killing of Michael Brown, Jr. by a Ferguson police officer in August 2014. This episode presents highlights from that event, with a panel and audience Q&A moderated by NPR “Morning Edition” host Michel Martin and a special performance by St. Louis spoken word artist, poet, and community arts educator Pacia Elaine Anderson.

Lane Closure I-255 SB over I-64 in St. Clair County

11 months ago
CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on southbound I-255, at the I-64 interchange, beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7 a.m. weather permitting. The two right lanes will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to complete bridge deck patching and expansion joint repairs. All lanes are expected to reopen by Friday, August 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment. Public transportation and traveling during non-peak hours are recommended if possible. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on gettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Five Below Officially Opens in Alton

11 months ago
ALTON - Five Below is officially open. On Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the store celebrated its grand opening with a busy first day. Located at 1739 Homer M. Adams Parkway in Alton Circle Center, the store will welcome customers from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. “Today is our grand opening,” said Janie, a manager at the store. “We’re really excited to be in the area.” Janie said the first day was “really good,” with plenty of customers coming by to check out the new store. Five Below has a wide selection of products. Most of their items range from $1 to $5. There are over 1,500 Five Below locations nationwide. While the Alton location is currently fully staffed, they will be hiring seasonal employees in the coming months. For more information about Five Below and their products, or to apply for a job, visit FiveBelow.com .

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Family Fun at Edwardsville's Rotary Criterium Festival Highlight Weekend Of Aug. 17

11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The weekend of August 16-18, 2024, in Edwardsville will feature a tempting trio of activities sure to satisfy any interest: an enchanting Shakespearean performance; cyclists careening through the downtown streets amid a family-friendly festival; and an impressive fleet of classic cars supporting the Edwardsville D.A.R.E. Program. The first of this fun series of events kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, in City Park, where St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s TourCo troupe will stage “The Tempest,” an enchanting comedic tale. TourCo’s free performances have become a summer staple in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street. Find details on the Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Facebook page: www.facebook.com/EdwardsvilleParksAndRec. Saturday, August 17, marks the 14th run of the exhilarating Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival, featuring thrilling high-speed bicycle races through the heart of downtown, free kids races, a children’s art

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Daily Deal: The Complete MATLAB Programming Master Class

11 months ago
MATLAB allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creating of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other languages. That’s all well and good, but it means nothing if you don’t have a firm grasp of the data types used within MATLAB. In the Complete MATLAB Programming Master Class, you’ll […]
Gretchen Heckmann