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From St. Louis Public Radio:  Five cities in St. Clair County will get a share of a $30 million in federal grants to help in disaster recovery efforts from flooding in July 2022, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, announced Thursday. This aid is separate from the $89.5 million St. Clair County received in January for […]

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Erica Harriss and the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are pleased to announce that more than a dozen Small Equipment Grants have been awarded to fire departments across Madison and St. Clair counties, which make up all or part of the 56th Senate District. “These departments are the backbone of emergency response in our communities,” said Senator Harriss. “This funding will help ensure they have the tools and equipment they need to respond quickly and safely. I'm proud to support the brave men and women who protect us every day.” 2025 Small Equipment Grant Recipients Include: Madison County: Long Lake Fire Protection District – $25,965 Mitchell Fire Protection District – $26,000 Fosterburg Fire Protection District – $8,684 Roxana Fire Department – $25,149 Alton Fire Department – $26,000 Worden Fire Protection District – $26,000 Hartford Fire Department – $26,000

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ALTON/MARION - Centerstone is a local leader in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, but they go a step further to provider services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Centerstone’s CASTLE program is focused on supporting families and kids with ASD. They work with children up to age 16 to develop complex language and social skills, daily living skills and academic skills. The clinic, located in Marion, specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. “We’re really excited about being able to expand the services we provide and the resources that we have for the families that we serve,” said Marty, Behavior Analytic Program Manager. “I want it to be a place where we can be a resource for those families and provide those answers and those moments of comfort of knowing that you have a team that supports you. You have a team that understands what you’re going through and what you may need as well as what your child

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Plans for the facility include replicas of an urban street and the interior of a home so that officers can experience real-world training scenarios.

The upcoming Apple TV+ documentary about Bono’s Stories of Surrender book tour will get its world premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 13 to May 24.Bono announced the news…

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The Missouri House is considering more than $400 million in brick-and-mortar projects in the state’s new budget

Connor Brown scored twice, Connor McDavid had three assists in his return to the lineup and the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers moved within a hair of wrapping up a playoff spot, beating the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help with identifying and locating three carjacking suspects caught on camera.

Museum of Illusions Goes Retro this Spring inviting Millennials and Gen Z to relive the 90s and 2000s. This event combines mind-bending illusions with retro pop culture elements, including nostalgic […]

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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In the first survey of Montserrat-born British artist Veronica Ryan, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents more than 100 sculptures, textiles and works on paper, accounting for four decades of her […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks […]

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