Vacant downtown St. Louis office buildings could become apartments using funds from a $102 million tax credit program proposed by state Sen. Steve Roberts of St. Louis.
“The internet is a dangerous place for children, rife with sexual material that is harmful to minors," the Republican lawmakers wrote. "The ease of access to this material is downright scary."
There are twenty-four hours in a day. This isn’t a matter of political opinion or technological disruption—it’s as immutable as the fact that two plus two equals four. No amount of genius, innovation, or reality distortion can create a twenty-fifth hour. This basic truth, so obvious it seems almost foolish to state, exposes something profound […]
ALTON - Alton aldermanic candidates had the chance to introduce themselves to the community at a candidate forum. On Feb. 4, 2025, the East End Improvement Association sponsored the forum at Great Rivers Hotel in Alton. Candidates could share more about their platforms. Mayoral candidates also answered questions submitted by the audience; for a full story about the mayoral candidates, click here . Unopposed candidates did not speak, but they were in attendance. Unopposed candidates include Elizabeth “Betsy” Allen, who is running for the treasurer position, and Ward 1 candidate Chris Bohn and Ward 7 candidate Patricia Ford. Ward 2 Ward 2 sees a contested race, with incumbent Caroline MacAfee challenged by Tiana Gipson and Martha Pfister. Gipson is running for the Ward 2 alderperson chair as well as running for reelection on the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education. She is focused on infrastructure, beautification, community awareness
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band, Foreigner, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are confirmed to play this year’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival, happening Sept. 11-14 in Louisville, Kentucky.More than…
Authoritarians and tech CEOs now share the same goal: to keep us locked in an eternal doomscroll instead of organizing against them, Janus Rose writes.
O'FALLON - Officers from the O'Fallon Police Department (OPD) participated in the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Kickoff Conference held in Bloomington, last week. The event not only focused on preparations for the 2025 Special Olympics but also recognized law enforcement agencies for their fundraising efforts in 2024. The O'Fallon Police Department was honored with the 2024 Platinum Level Fundraising Award for raising $142,842, making it the top fundraiser among departments with 26 to 75 sworn officers. Furthermore, OPD ranked as the second-highest fundraising department in the entire state, surpassing many larger departments. The department credited its success to the dedication of its officers and the strong support from the community. "We could never achieve these successes without the dedication of our officers and the overwhelming support from our community," the O'Fallon Police Department said in a statement.
The new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin may never have happened had the film’s director, Bernard MacMahon, not accepted an invitation from the band’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page.In a new interview with…
Criticism of St. Louis County's response to the January snowstorm took the focus Tuesday as the council held a special public session that spanned over two hours. County managers said the area hadn't seen a winter storm of this magnitude since 1982.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital unveiled its new Optimization Zone classrooms, designed to aid children five and younger in their neurodevelopmental journey, as part of a $1.4 million renovation project.
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