Over 100 people traveled to the Missouri Capitol Monday to testify against bills that would place additional restrictions on transgender children.
Some brought posters to show their opposition to the legislation. Others made more subtle gestures, like crocheting in the colors of the transgender flag.Democratic lawmakers placed blue and pink cups reminiscent of the transgender flag on their desks bearing the message “Be strong, be you!”
The eight hours of discussion, stretching past midnight,…
As Kash Patel waits to see whether he's selected as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt welcomed him during last week's senate confirmation hearing with a game of "Would You Rather?"
Award-winning Sterling K. Brown took a visit to The Drew Barrymore Show Monday, where the two discussed his life growing up in St. Louis and how it contributed to his career in acting.
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its annual Black History Month campaign, designed to honor and uplift the contributions of Black Illinoisans, business owners and leaders. DCEO, through its Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3), will host virtual and in-person events throughout February to spotlight long-standing Black businesses across Illinois highlight Black business accomplishments and contributions to the state, and showcase the State of Illinois’ commitment to growing and investing in Black businesses. As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO launched a webpage featuring events and resources, including resources to support Black-owned businesses, a social media toolkit , and more. The 2025 theme, Legacy and Impact, pays homage to Illinois’ rich Black history and celebrates the economic and cultural contributions of Black Illinoisans. “Black-owned businesses are at the heart
Since water is in the news, here's a picture of the Hinds Pumping Station in Riverside County. But it has nothing to do with water from the north. It feeds the Colorado River Aqueduct, which begins about a hundred miles east at Lake Havasu. Here in Southern California, we steal our water from a great ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Bonnie Raitt has made her summer plans.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just added August and September shows to her current tour schedule, with the new dates featuring…
Erin Ford, public information supervisor for the St. Louis Department of Health, said the dogs were surrendered by the owner Jan. 23 and euthanized Jan. 24.
A St. Louis-based provider of mine subsidence and geotechnical engineering has been sold to a national engineering services business that already has a big local presence.
The single weirdest thing Elon Musk has done is to take control of the Treasury's payment system. What's the point? Every dollar the federal government spends goes through a bunch of steps to make sure it's legitimate, approved, and due for payment. After that's all done, Treasury cuts the checks. It's a purely mechanical process. ...continue reading "Elon Musk is building a report writer"
EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge invites the community to come out and enjoy a fun Galentine’s Day evening with specials, champagne, music and more. From 6–10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, community members can receive plenty of perks at EXO Lounge in Edwardsville to celebrate Galentine’s Day, a holiday modeled after Valentine’s Day that celebrates friendships between women. Lauran Rayner, who organized the party, explained that the goal is to bring friends together and give them a night of affordable luxury. “Basically, we’re just wanting people to grab their girls, their friends, and pamper themselves with a Galentine’s Day event,” Rayner said. “There’s going to be drink specials. They can book their manicure and pedicure during or before the party, and just celebrate that friendship, fun and fabulous vibe.” Attendees can enjoy EXO’s regular nail bar and med spa services in addition to food and drink
The hazard with landing upon a legal solution that seems too good to be true is that it often is. So as you read this post it is important to keep in mind that I may have overlooked something, and there can always be defenses. Few things are guaranteed in law, and even in the […]
ALTON - 2024 brought another year of excellence in a variety of ways to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center that encompassed, among other things, clinical operations, service offerings, community outreach, and the introduction of a new – and unique – Mission Partner. First, and most importantly, in terms of clinical excellence, OSF Saint Anthony’s received a total of seven (7) awards/certifications/accreditations in recognition of its diligent dedication to providing and sustaining a patient-centered focus in its health care Ministry. Last year, OSF Saint Anthony’s was the only hospital in the St. Louis metro east region to receive two (2) consecutive “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections
stLouIST