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BELLEVILLE - Margaritas West, a local restaurant located at 108 E. A Street in Belleville, has officially closed its doors. The announcement was made on social media, where the owners expressed their gratitude to patrons for their support over the past eight years. In their statement, the owners said, "Dear beloved customers, unfortunately, we must close down our restaurant on West Main Street. This will also be our last post as well. We are sorry for delivering this sad news at such short notice since we were notified on short notice." The closure comes as a surprise to many in the community, as the restaurant had been a staple in the area, known for its vibrant atmosphere and dedication to customer service. The owners thanked their customers for "wonderful comments, support, kindness, memories and love," indicating a deep connection with the local community. While the specific reasons for the closure were not disclosed, the owners expressed hope for a future reunion with their patrons

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BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 has five “commendable” schools, according to the Illinois School Report Card. During the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Nov. 26, 2024, Director of Teaching and Learning Alyssa Smith analyzed the scores on the Illinois School Report Card. These scores measure how school districts compare throughout the State of Illinois. All five of Bethalto’s schools received “commendable” designations. “It is extremely impressive,” Smith said. “This is a thrill to see.” Civic Memorial High School received a score of 90.77. The “exemplary” designation is 91.26, meaning Civic Memorial was .49 points away from an “exemplary” score. Smith and Civic Memorial Principal Justin Newell requested a meeting with the state before the official scores were released to contest this, but the meeting was rescheduled for December. During that December meeting, the

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WASHINGTON — Incoming White House budget director Russ Vought has spent much of his career learning the detailed, often convoluted mechanisms that make up the Office of Management and Budget. The agency, little known outside Washington, D.C., is relatively small compared to the rest of the federal government, but it acts like a nucleus for […]

LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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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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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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If you've ever thought that Billy Corgan looks a lot like comedian Bill Burr, well, you're not alone. According to The Smashing Pumpkins frontman, though, there may be a real,…

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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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The holidays are a time for joy, celebration and giving, but amidst all the festivities, we must still be mindful... Read More

The application process for emergency rental assistance opens to St. Louis residents on December 3 and closes December 16.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Board Chairman-elect Chris Slusser selected his successor for Treasurer. Slusser picked County Board member Mike Babcock of Bethalto to fill the seat being left vacant after he being elected to his new role as chairman. His appointment will go for a vote at 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 during the County Board’s Reorganization meeting. “I believe Mike has the integrity and background necessary to safeguard the taxpayers’ money,” Slusser said. “I’ve known him for more than 15 years, plus he has experience in county government as well as managing investments.” Slusser held the position of treasurer for the past eight years. Babcock has served District 14 of the County Board since 2020. Babcock also serves as the Wood River Township supervisor, a position he’s held the past 15 years, and will continue to hold until the Spring 2025 election. With the help of his township board, Babcock balanced the budget an

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Shop local this holiday season at these metro area gems.

The Ozarks-born rockers will celebrate the 10th anniversary of 2014's "Lessons" during the annual holiday bash.

The surviving original members of the Grateful Dead just revealed that a 60th anniversary reunion was in the works prior to the October death of band member Phil Lesh at the…

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On Thanksgiving Eve, a bustling night for travel and nightlife, hundreds in St. Louis can take advantage of free rides to get home safely.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey believes the state can still enforce some abortion restrictions even after voters lifted the state’s ban earlier this month, though he didn’t weigh in on the constitutionality of a host of laws that are currently the focus of a lawsuit.  In a rare official opinion from his office, Bailey argued […]