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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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An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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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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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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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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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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The Urban League of Metro St. Louis is organizing 'Food Truck Saturday' events to provide around 1,000 hot meals each week to tornado victims, with the final event scheduled for July 19th and a return to a normal distribution schedule on July 26th.

Police are enforcing a curfew for minors in St. Louis from midnight to 5 AM to protect young people and reduce community tension, with parents being advised to check their children's whereabouts to prevent incidents.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that following his lawsuit as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, the Trump administration has committed to exempting the plaintiff states from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices (MCD) into communities across the United States. The devices, which turn semi-automatic firearms into machine-guns, are illegal under Illinois law. According to Raoul, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made submissions in the litigation expressly confirming to a judge that it will not return forced reset triggers (FRTs) in Illinois or the other plaintiff states. In addition, Rare Breed Triggers, the country’s largest purveyor of FRTs, has confirmed in court filings that it will not sell any FRTs in the plaintiff states. As a result of the critical concessions, the coalition is withdrawing its motion for a preliminary injunction based on a notice that lays out these

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced plans to indiscriminately fire hundreds of civil service and Foreign Service Officers: “Once again, Trump’s illegal, chaotic actions are putting our servicemembers at greater risk, undermining our national security and making all Americans less safe. It was Trump’s first Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis, who said ‘If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition…’ “Our diplomats are the first line of defense around the world, anticipating crises and providing invaluable expertise to help prevent conflicts from exploding into catastrophes. By deciding to indiscriminately fire hundreds of these devoted patriots without regard for their merit, expertise, Veteran status or years of experience, Trump is guaranteeing our nation’s response to foreign threats will be les

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CHICAGO – CNBC today released its 2025 Top States for Business rankings, with Illinois earning the 13th best state for business—its highest position ever and a significant rise from 30th place in 2019. The climb highlights Gov. Pritzker’s leadership to grow the Illinois economy and make it the best state to do business, get an education, and raise a family. Illinois also climbed in other key categories CNBC tracks: Illinois is #3 for education (up one spot from 2024) Illinois is in the top 10 rankings for the infrastructure (#8), technology and innovation (#6), and access to capital (#5) categories Illinois is in the Top 20 rankings for the workforce #19 (up 18 spots from 2024) and cost of business #19 (up 13 spots from 2024) categories “Since taking office, I have been on a mission to attract more businesses to Illinois, grow our economy, and give us a competitive edge for years to come. The latest rankings from today are a testament to the progress

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WESTMONT, IL – Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement that he is excluding undocumented children from Head Start programs. “Let’s call this what it is: racism directed at children. The Trump administration’s decision to exclude undocumented children from Head Start programs is a cruel and calculated act rooted in xenophobia. This policy targets the most vulnerable kids in our country, who deserve care, stability, and the chance to learn. Instead, the Trump administration is punishing them for their immigration status and using early childhood education as a weapon to advance a racist, anti-immigrant agenda. "Numerous studies have shown that Head Start enhances learning and improves futures for children, particularly those who need it most. Without this program, many more kids are likely to need additional supports and services as they continue through school and ente

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced national settlements worth approximately $720 million with eight pharmaceutical manufacturers whose opioids worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. The companies have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. Once the settlements are finalized, Illinois could receive more than $23 million. “As long as Illinois families continue to experience the devastating impacts of opioid addiction, my office will continue to work with other attorneys general to hold companies responsible for fueling the opioid crisis,” Raoul said. “I am proud of the resources we have obtained to help families and communities mitigate the impacts of opioid use disorder, which are not limited to any one state, community or socioeconomic group.” Attorney General Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general negotiated settlements with the following manufacturers that will pay to address the opioid crisis: My

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