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Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s to 1970s is the first major exhibition to examine the complex connections among modern architecture, urban renewal and racial and spatial change […]

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Stifel said in a release that the acquisition will boost its growth in the health care and technology sectors.

Martha Pfister announces her candidacy for Alderwoman of Alton’s 2nd Ward with a vision that is values-driven and solutions-oriented. “Every citizen deserves quality from their neighborhood," stated Pfister, "and I am dedicated to making that an expectation in the second ward." Born and raised in Alton, Martha Pfister spent some years living in Chicago but ultimately decided with her husband that Alton was the best place to raise their kids. A self-proclaimed “Altonian by birth and Altonian by choice,” Pfister has found value both in what she learned living in other communities and as well as in the characteristics of Alton that drew her back to her hometown. As a mom of young kids, Pfister sees opportunities for improvement in the 2nd Ward for families. “Sidewalks are overgrown and crumbling, and neighborhood parks are neglected while funding and resources are allocated elsewhere,” said Pfister. She believes in prioritizing the parks that serve

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The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) – Midwest Council will host its 23rd annual Meet the GC Expo on January 29, 2025 at the St. Charles Convention Center, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The yearly event gives area subcontractors and all construction professionals the opportunity for valuable networking time with the premier STL metro area general […]

The city calls allegations against Sonya Jenkins-Gray “troubling.” She says the mayor is power-hungry.

GODFREY - After over 24 hours of work, the Village of Godfrey roads are passable, said Public Works Director Jim Lewis. Lewis shared that the Public Works Department has been busy since midnight on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in addition to several hours of preparation leading up to the snow. He thanked the Public Works Department for their hard work to make the streets as safe as possible after the Riverbend region experienced several inches of snow and ice over the weekend. “They’ve done a super job, because this has really been quite a storm,” Lewis said. “These guys have done a wonderful job, and the streets in Godfrey are passable pretty much everywhere right now. Hopefully in a couple of hours here, I’m going to get to let these guys go home and go to bed, and then tomorrow morning, come in and go again.” The Public Works Department salted the roads in the days leading up to the storm. As soon as snow started to fall on Sunday, the department

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On This Day, Jan. 6, 1987 ...Eric Clapton kicked off a six-night residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall, treating the crowd to such classic songs as “I Shot the Sheriff,”…

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The Great Walkback continues. First, Donald Trump said he couldn't guarantee that his tariffs wouldn't raise prices. Then he admitted that he couldn't bring down the cost of groceries after all. Today comes news that he's backing down from his sweeping tariff plan on everyone: President-elect Donald Trump’s aides are exploring tariff plans that would ...continue reading "Trump preparing to abandon yet another promise"

A winter storm brought up to several inches of snow across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with western suburbs seeing the heaviest accumulation, and dangerous cold is expected to persist through Thursday.

While The Beatles broke up in 1970, they're still very much part of popular culture, with the past few years seeing the release of Peter Jackson’s Got Back docuseries, the…

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On January 3, 2025 at approximately 1:37PM, officers responded to the 1400 block of E. Grand for a shooting. When they arrived, they located a 16-year-old girl who was shot and died on scene.

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Utility companies could base customers’ rates on projected expenses rather than actual costs under legislation critics worry would increase Missourians’ bills.  Several bills prefiled ahead of the Missouri General Assembly’s legislative session, which starts Wednesday, would apply the new ratemaking standard to gas, water and sewer — but not electric — utilities. Lawmakers considered similar bills last […]

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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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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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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GODFREY - Community members gathered at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey for the third annual Freezing for Funds fundraiser this weekend.On Jan. 4, 2025, Freezing for Funds attendees participated in a polar plunge at Glazebrook Park to raise money for a local nonprofit. The YWCA received approximately $5,000 as a result of the fundraiser. “It's always a fun time for everybody,” said Craig Lombardi, who helped organize the event. “We just love helping the community.” Freezing for Funds is sponsored by the Alton High School Class of 1986. Lombardi, Cami Beaber Giertz, Tawnya Hooper and Trisha Deanne Perks decided to create Freezing for Funds as a way to give back to the community. People donated $35 to participate in the plunge. They also chose a nonprofit that they want to donate to. All of these nonprofits were entered for the chance to win the money. Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick drew the YWCA as the winning charity. McCormick noted that the Freezing for

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Marc Dunkelman has a new book coming out next month called Why Nothing Works. His thesis is that America once did big things but now seems stuck—and much of it is the fault of progressives: America is today the victim of a vetocracy that allows nearly anyone to stifle progress. While conservatives deserve some blame, ...continue reading "Yeah, America can still build stuff"