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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced more than $4.85 million in grant funding has been awarded to 66 grantees through three grant programs – the Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($2 million), Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2.25 million), and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($598,900) – as part of the State’s efforts to build upon the record-breaking tourism industry

INXS is set to receive a prestigious honor in their native Australia.The band — brothers Andrew, Jon and Tim Farriss, Garry Beers, Kirk Pengilly and late frontman Michael Hutchence —…

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"The names of both candidates will be placed into a container, and one name will be randomly drawn to determine the winner," St. Charles clerk told the Post-Dispatch.

On flyers mailed this week, Mosley touts appearance of county Assessor Jake Zimmerman at April 30 meeting. Both are Democratic candidates for county executive

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri is urging the Justice Department to investigate Danco Laboratories, the manufacturer of the abortion drug mifepristone.

Back in January of last year, the Wall Street Journal published a story about a leather-bound birthday book that Ghislaine Maxwell had assembled for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003. The book included letters from various associates, and one of them bore Donald Trump’s name. According to the article, it featured a hand-drawn outline of […]

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 is celebrating National Assistant Principal Week this week, and one of those who stands out is Kim Jones-Riley. Jones-Riley is an Assistant Principal at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. The East St. Louis School District 189 singled Jones-Riley out for her leadership and impact on students and staff. The Gordon Bush Alternative Center Principal Darnell Spencer praised Jones-Riley for her “unwavering commitment

ST. LOUIS – Futuremakers will host its first Artist Mixer tomorrow, April 16 from 5:007:00 p.m. at The Moniker. This Artist Mixer is a networking event bringing together artists, institutions, small businesses, and placemakers working across downtown. Artists and creatives can network with venues, developers, and organizations looking to collaborate, program, and support creative work [...]

ALTON - Seventy-five Alton High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society, a major accomplishment. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, families and staff members crowded the school’s auditorium to watch the induction ceremony. Advisor Angela Laaker noted that the organization is a great way to build leaders, and the ceremony was a chance to celebrate their new members. “I think they're going to be bigger and better people because of it,” she said. Students

Since the start of Missouri's hand-free law in 2025, over 4,000 citations and warnings have been issued, two of which involved fatal crashes, according to AAA.

A new poll from Torchlight Strategies reveals that Missouri voters largely oppose a plan to phase out the state's income tax and shift to higher sales taxes.

Build-A-Bear is launching a limited-time Pokémon plush campaign featuring Eevee's evolutions, with new releases coming in waves through 2027.

Bob Dylan has added some more dates to his 2026 North American tour.The 84-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added seven new shows to his schedule, beginning July 10 in Cincinnati,…

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