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It's a sad, yet somewhat true story that lurks down a secluded North County road near the Missouri river.

The bridge was closed in both directions starting Monday night after smoke from a vacant warehouse fire limited visibility.

WASHINGTON —Top advisers to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign held a Wednesday press conference including children who were separated from their parents under the highly criticized Trump administration immigration policy, as a warning of what a second term under the former president could bring for the Latino community. The press conference in Doral, Florida, came […]

Former President Donald Trump fielded questions from women voters during a Fox News town hall in Georgia that aired Wednesday, and dubbed himself “the father of IVF” while discussing the fertility treatment that grabbed the spotlight after an Alabama court’s ruling earlier this year. The GOP presidential nominee — who’s also called himself a “protector” of […]

We're less than three weeks away from the Nov. 5, 2024, general election. Registered voters in Missouri will have the chance to vote on candidates for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, and state offices, in addition to several proposed amendments.

You’re officially summoned to the darkest celebration in St. Louis. Sports & Social at Ballpark Village is hosting a new Halloween pop-up bar from Oct. 2 to Nov. 3. Guests […]

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Sammy Hagar has shared a classic Van Halen performance clip on YouTube.Hagar posted a video of the band — him, Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony — performing the 5150…

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Update for senior citizens about how the tax freeze credit will look on their bill, and how increases in other taxes will affect their total rates.

St. Louis can “break the mold and show the way forward” to end the argument that investing in downtown – which usually meant benefiting big companies and the amenities they wanted – will come at the expense of neighborhood needs, said Xavier de Souza Briggs, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro.

GRANITE CITY – Celebrating Global Peer Support Day on October 17, Chestnut Health Systems™ honors peers who have transformed their own struggles into beacons of hope for others. Recovery Coach Jessica Banner exemplifies this mission through her inspiring journey from adversity to advocacy. “Change is possible for everyone,” says Banner. “I’ve walked that path, and I’m here to walk alongside you.” In her role serving Madison County, Banner meets clients where they are—whether in libraries, encampments, or community centers. She distributes vital resources like Narcan® (Naloxone) and fentanyl test strips, while also connecting individuals to essential support networks. Her personal story of overcoming substance use and homelessness resonates deeply with those she serves, including one client who recently texted, “Thanks, Jess, for giving me my hope back. I’m on my way to detox.” Banner’s childhood

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EDWARDSVILLE/SPRINGFIELD - One positive development in the health care industry post-pandemic is the expansion of virtual care services. Greater access benefits patients and providers, bridging gaps to make a virtual visit convenient and secure. Health care providers and staff using telehealth in their practices – or who would like to – will learn about the latest innovations and developments in this evolving branch of medical care at SIU Medicine’s 2024 Telehealth Conference on Tuesday, October 29. The all-day event can be attended virtually or in person at Memorial Learning Center’s MG Nelson Family Auditorium, 228 W. Miller St. in Springfield. Medical experts will lead sessions on telehealth legislation, policies and compliance issues. Presenters will also share case examples of telehealth’s uses within specialty and hospital care, providers' perspectives on telehealth, and research and practical applications. The conference is designed for telehealth

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BELLEVILLE — Students and volunteers from Belleville East High School's First Priority group participated in a Mobile Packing Event recently, where they packed more than 91,000 meals for those in need. The event, held at a local venue, aimed to support Feed My Starving Children, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children worldwide. Volunteers worked together to assemble meal packets, contributing to a larger effort to combat hunger both locally and globally. The initiative is part of Belleville East First Priority's commitment to community service and helping those in need. The substantial number of meals packed highlights the dedication of the students and volunteers who took part in the event. As a Christian nonprofit organization, Feed My Starving Children is called to feed children who are hungry in body and spirit. FMSC volunteers come from all walks of life from family, co-workers, students and strangers to help feed starving children.

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Florissant is welcoming a new location of a popular grocer on Thursday.

GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey and Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project are working with youth volunteers to help plant trees at two Parks in Godfrey at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Tree Planting is made possible thanks to a Recover, Replant, Restore! grant from Trees Forever . “Planting native trees adds diversity to Godfrey’s tree canopy and will provide food and shelter for wildlife in our Parks,” says Chris Logan, Director of Godfrey Parks . “Trees provide critical shade amidst an ever-warming climate, improve air quality, and are essential to our ecosystems. We’re grateful to Trees Forever for providing funding to plant more trees in Godfrey, and look forward to working with volunteers on October 18 to add more trees to our landscape that will benefit our community for years to come.” The Recover, Replant, Restore! grant is funded through a partnership between Trees Forever, the Illinois Department of Natural

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United said it operated the busiest third quarter in company history as measured by revenue passenger volumes.

Over the summer we noted how the brunchlords in charge of Paramount (CBS) decided to eliminate decades of MTV News journalism and Comedy Central history as part of their ongoing and utterly mindless “cost saving” efforts. It was just the latest casualties in an ever-consolidating and very broken U.S. media business routinely run by some of the least competent […]

WOOD RIVER - The annual Downtown Trick or Treat event is set to return to Wood River from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Local businesses will welcome children from the area to walk along Ferguson Avenue and collect treats at participating locations. Kristen Burns, Executive Director of the Wood River Business Alliance, noted the community spirit surrounding the event. "Everyone has a lot of fun at this event, and we get great participation from businesses as well as the community. We start stocking up on candy pretty early," she said. The event sees participation from local businesses, churches, and emergency services, contributing to a festive atmosphere. Mayor Tom Stalcup emphasized the safety and community engagement aspects of the event. Stalcup said: "The downtown trick or treat is a great safe experience for the community. I invite everyone to come out and participate and say hello to the downtown businesses." Stalcup also highlighted the growth of downtown Wood

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The Metallica pinball machine is getting an update.A "remastered" version of the metal legends' signature game has been revealed by the company Stern Pinball, which also put together the original…

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ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Department of Transporation announced on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, that the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge (I-70) is set to reopen to downtown St. Louis today after being closed for two days due to a fire at an abandoned building adjacent to the bridge. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the reopening in coordination with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) and the city of St. Louis, stating that the process will begin soon and be completed by the Wednesday evening rush hour. The Stan Musial Bridge was closed Monday evening, Oct. 14, 2024, after a significant fire broke out at a storage building in the 1800 block of North Broadway in St. Louis, directly next to the bridge. More than 40 firefighters responded to the scene, where the blaze was classified as a second-alarm fire. A battalion chief on site described the situation as a “nightmare,” emphasizing the risks posed by the fire's proximity t

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The campaigns for Mayor Tishaura Jones and Alderman Cara Spencer each got donations from some big names in business.