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Graduate student workers at Saint Louis University have voted by a landslide to join a union with representation from the United Auto Workers.

The Parkway School District has announced that it will not proceed with the construction of a new, early childhood center as originally planned, Jeff Todd, president of the Parkway Board of Education, said on Wednesday during a district board meeting. The proposed $26 million facility, which was intended to be built between Wren Hollow Elementary School and Southwest Middle School on Wren Avenue in Manchester, has been deemed no longer viable. "Our community has been clear: high-quality early childhood…

Robert Jones, the first Black chancellor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, plans to resign at the end of the academic year.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the group that has the Millennium Hotel property in downtown St. Louis under contract, is seeking development proposals for the site.

St. Louis Aldermanic President Megan Green is pushing back on an effort to spend the city's remaining Rams settlement money, rather than put it in an endowment to use long term.

A southern Illinois man is accused of attempting to disarm a Williamson County deputy while resisting arrest on Tuesday.

ALTON — The bravery and dedication of local first responders were honored at the 2024 Alton Area Optimist First Responders Award Celebration. The event recognized the exemplary service of police officers and firefighters from Alton and Godfrey, showcasing the impact these individuals have on their communities. The ceremony, organized by the Alton Area Optimists, took place in Alton, where attendees expressed gratitude and reflected on the vital roles first responders play in ensuring public safety. “We are proud to celebrate the outstanding men and women who go above and beyond to protect and serve our community every day,” said a representative from the organizing committee. Awards were presented to several honorees, including Officer Allen Averbeck from the Alton Police Department, Detective Sergeant Andy Johnson from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, and multiple members of the Alton and Godfrey fire departments. The recipients included Captain Donald

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As the College Football Playoff pool expands from four teams to 12 this season, the Missouri Tigers find themselves somewhat in striking distance of a highly-coveted playoff spot. However, they'll need a series of favorable outcomes to keep that hope alive.

O'FALLON — The O'Fallon Police Department is gearing up for its annual Breakfast with Santa event, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. In preparation for the festivities, members of the Metro Alliance FC visited the department to assist with crafting items for the occasion. The collaboration underscores the community spirit that the event aims to foster. The police department expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting the importance of local partnerships in enhancing community events. As the date approaches, the department looks forward to welcoming families and creating a festive atmosphere for attendees.

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Here is Charlie a couple of months ago enjoying the front yard garden at the tail end of summer. Whenever we can't find him, it turns out he's snoozing somewhere in the underbrush here. In fact, just last night that's where we found him, ignoring our calls for hours until he finally got hungry and ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 15 November 2024"

Former Hole bandmates Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur reunite on the new album from hip-hop artist 070 Shake.The record, titled Petrichor, includes a cover of Tim Buckley's "Song to…

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Today on TAP: His China policy nominees are a relative oasis of competence, with a mix of sensible policy ideas and outlandish ones.

The Central West End building appeared to be missing key structural elements that anchored walls to the foundation. 'It’s just sickening.'

ELSAH - Members of the First Church of Christ, Scientist invite the community to join them for their Thanksgiving service. On Nov. 28, 2024, all three area First Church of Christ, Scientist locations will hold a Thanksgiving service. Located at 53 Lasalle Street in Elsah, the Elsah church will begin service at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving. The Jerseyville location (1118 S. Liberty Street in Jerseyville) and the Godfrey location (1430 W. Delmar Avenue in Godfrey) will start their services at 10 a.m. “Thanksgiving as a holiday, if you look at it historically, it’s about giving gratitude to God,” Roger Gordon said. “Whatever your faith background, we would love to welcome you on Thanksgiving. Let’s give gratitude to God together.” Gordon, a fourth-generation Christian Scientist, serves as the chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life at Principia College. He said that his family loves attending the Elsah church, where his wife is a reader. H

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BELLEVILLE - Belleville Township High School District 201's Director of Technology, Curtis McKay, participated as a panelist at the Tech Leader Summit during the Illinois Education and Technology Conference. The event took place recently, bringing together education technology leaders from across the state to address current topics and challenges in the field. McKay's involvement in the summit highlights the district's commitment to integrating technology into education. The conference served as a platform for discussing advancements and best practices, with a focus on enhancing educational outcomes through innovative tech solutions. The Illinois Education and Technology Conference is a key event for educators and technology professionals, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas aimed at improving educational environments.

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The City of Alton, Illinois will receive a six-figure federal grant to improve safety for pedestrians in downtown Alton.