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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 legislation is expected to be considered in early January by the state House, having already passed through the Senate. Governor says he’ll sign it.

With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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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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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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At least 23 children died by gunfire in the St. Louis area last year.

The Magic House is excited to debut Alma’s Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood, an immersive exhibit developed and fabricated by The Magic House in collaboration with PBS KIDS and Fred […]

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GRANITE CITY - The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Kaylee Hobbs and Grace Walker as Students of the Month for December. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card , and will be recognized at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on March 25, 2025. KAYLEE HOBBS Three-year varsity cheerleader ... High Honor Roll ... Secondary Honors ... Saturday Scholars ... Member of Renaissance Club, Spirit Club, Varsity Club and Working Warriors ... GC Little Braves Volunteer Coach ... Peer Tutor ... Wilson Park Trash Clean up volunteer ... Daughter of Tiffany Kimmel. GRACE WALKER Three-year varsity cheerleader ... Secondary Honors ... Member of Foreign Language Club, Photography Club, Spirit Club and Varsity Club ... GC Little Braves Volunteer Coach ... Pee

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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system will go into effect on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. “The Illinois Department of Public Health is excited to see new laws and rules go into effect this New Year to improve the health of Illinois’s public,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “We appreciate the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois General Assembly and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) in advancing solutions that protect our residents and make our Illinois communities healthier.” One of the key changes taking effect with the new year is a more stringent standard for public health intervention based on the results of testing of blood lead levels in children. Under Illinois law, any child residing in a high-risk ZIP code is to be tested automatically at 12, 24, and 36 months, and all children six years

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Incoming Attorney General Dave Sunday didn’t mention climate change on the campaign trail, but fossil fuel donations tell a different story.

**Winter Storm Warning and Ice Storm Warning in place across our viewing area from 10PM Saturday through 6AM Monday. We are still on track for our major winter storm to impact the region beginning late tonight through Sunday, wrapping up early Monday morning. St. Louis is still very much within the transition zone and will [...]

GRANITE CITY - A Granite City resident has been granted pretrial release from custody after committing domestic battery against an elderly victim. John N. Rushing Jr., 42, of Granite City, was charged on Dec. 27, 2024 with aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony) and domestic battery (a Class A misdemeanor). Descriptions of the charges state that on Dec. 22, 2024, Rushing struck the victim, a household or family member, “about the face with a closed fist. He reportedly knew the victim was 60 years of age or older at the time of the incident. Rushing’s criminal history dating back to 2001 includes several prior charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery, burglary, property damage, and much more. Court documents note Rushing is also currently on parole in Illinois. The Granite City Police Department acted as the arresting agency in this case. Rushing was granted pretrial release from custody with additional conditions, including that he have

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COLLINSVILLE – Improvements in the resiliency of its natural gas delivery infrastructure and upgrades to its underground storage capabilities ensure that Ameren Illinois is ready for a blast of arctic temperatures forecast in the Midwest early next week. Natural gas is the primary fuel source used by nearly 1 million Ameren Illinois customers to heat homes and power appliances in the winter. "The investments we have made to strengthen our pipelines, along with having an abundant supply of gas already purchased and available for delivery, ensures that we will be able to meet the expected increase in demand that comes when temperatures drop," said Lenny Singh, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois. The company owns and operates 12 underground storage fields, capable of safely storing 24.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Ameren Illinois also leases an additional 15.3 billion cubic feet of gas from fields located outside of Illinois. The storage fields serve three primary

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