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Fire Departments Respond Swiftly To Early Morning Wood River Structure Fire
WOOD RIVER — A residential structure fire in Wood River early Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2025, resulted in moderate smoke inhalation for the sole occupant, who escaped the blaze unharmed. Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the incident in the 100 block of Conley, reported at approximately 1:17 a.m. on January 28, 2025. The Wood River Fire Department said upon arrival, initial crews observed visible flames on two sides of the residence, which quickly spread to a third side as fire suppression efforts commenced. Interior fire attack teams controlled the fire swiftly, though additional work was required to extinguish flames in the attic and wall spaces. The fire department said the occupant, an adult male, was treated on the scene by Alton Memorial EMS for smoke inhalation. The fire department said the blaze is believed to have been ignited by an alternative heating source that caught blankets on fire. Wood River Fire Department crews were released from the scene a
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The J’s Winter Used Book Sale
The St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns to the Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Building Sunday, January 26 through Thursday, January 30, 2025. Patrons can […]
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Eads at 150
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]
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SIUE Office for ACCESS Completes Certification in Inclusive Mentoring Practices through Partners for Youth with Disabilities
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) has successfully completed a four-month-long certification program on how to create mentoring programs, activities and events that are inclusive to youth, volunteers and staff with disabilities. The certification was operated by Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD). The Fall 2024 cohort was the fifth time the certification was offered, and it featured participants from 20 unique mentoring organizations across 13 different U.S. states. Collectively, it is estimated that 7,860 young people will be impacted by these programs that graduated the Disability Mentoring Program Certification. “The Office of ACCESS has remained committed to creating an environment where students with disabilities can do more than just attend college but thrive and succeed beyond graduation,” said ACCESS Director Dominic Dorsey, and president of SIUE’s
Wings’ ‘Venus and Mars’ to be reissued for 50th anniversary
Paul McCartney’s band Wings is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Venus and Mars.The milestone will be marked with a new half-speed master reissue of the album,…
Beginnings 2024: Juried High School Photography at Kooyumjian Gallery
Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]
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The Gallery Program at KPAC: Winter Art Exhibition
The Kirkwood Arts Commission is proud to present its Winter Art Exhibition at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The exhibition opens on November, 13th with free reception from 4 pm […]
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The 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
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Gateway to Pride Exhibit
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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Bolts of Color: Printed Textiles after WWII
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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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943
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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The Economics of Solar: Illinois vs. Missouri Explained
HIGHLAND - GRID Solar is prepared for another great season of providing solar energy savings. On a recent episode of “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , GRID Solar co-owner Ryan Wagner shared how solar systems can benefit customers on both sides of the river. Wagner explained that while every customer has their own goals for their system, and although Illinois and Missouri have different policies and incentives in place, there are still major savings possible when you install a solar system through GRID. “We try to design the most economical version of that system, because whether you’re preparing for Armageddon or you want to save the planet, whichever one, everybody wants to save money,” Wagner said. “We always design our systems with that at the forefront.” Ameren Illinois recently changed their net metering policy , but Ameren Missouri — which, Wagner pointed out, is a completely different company — has
Durbin Requests Materials Related To FBI Nominee Kash Patel's Involvement In Hostage Recovery Mission After Allegations Of Endangering American Citize
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense (DOD), the State Department, and the Department of Treasury requesting they produce all relevant materials related to alleged misconduct by Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to be Director of the FBI, related to the rescue of two Americans held captive by Iranian-backed militants in Yemen. Allegedly, Mr. Patel publicly commented without authorization and prior to the confirmed safe retrieval of the two hostages. If true, Mr. Patel appears to have inappropriately involved himself in a sensitive operation with no regard to the safety of the hostages or the success of the mission. Durbin wrote, “I have recently received highly credible information revealing that while serving in the first Trump Administration’s National Security Council, Kash Patel broke protocol
Man tampered with hundreds of gift cards at Schnucks stores for Chinese crime ring, police say
Bangxuan Li, 30, is suspected of stealing more than 800 gift cards.