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The Experience Hendrix Tour, celebrating the music of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, has announced new dates for 2025.The trek, which returned in 2024 for the first time in five years,…

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IMPACT Strategies, Inc. recently started construction on a new affordable housing community being developed by SIHF Healthcare named Vivian’s Village in Cahokia Heights, IL. The new development is located at 5708 Bond Avenue next to Touchette Regional Hospital and is named after Vivian Cash who lived in St. Clair County for 64 years and very […]

As Techdirt stories attest, Wikipedia has been attacked in the past for publishing true information that somebody doesn’t like. As well as wanting articles to be censored, those behind such attacks often also demand the names of those who worked on the article. Something similar is now happening in India, where the Indian news agency […]

SAINT LOUIS - The St. Louis Museum of Illusions has partnered with STEM.org to bring STEM education to its visitors. Located at 3730 Foundry Way Suite 168 in St. Louis, the Museum of Illusions allows visitors to experience optical illusions. Through this new collaboration, educators can take advantage of K–12 lesson plans to help their students learn more about the science behind the illusions. “We wanted to make sure that we were still providing that exceptional STEM-based experience,” explained Julissa Noyola, Director of Sales and Partnerships. “A lot of our teachers have asked for more. We saw the need and we met it. Partnering with STEM.org is going to give us this opportunity to offer really tailored lesson plans that coincide or go hand-in-hand with our exhibit spaces.” STEM.org is a STEM education research and credentialing organization. They have worked with the Museum of Illusions to provide tailored lesson plans and other interactive

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After being on the run for more than six years, a St. Louis man appeared Tuesday in U.S. District Court and admitted to robbing a credit union in the city’s Tower Grove East neighborhood.

Brynnleigh Weaver joined Tarlton Corp., St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, as an estimator on the firm’s preconstruction and estimating team. In this role, she works closely with Greg Sweeso, Tarlton manager of preconstruction and estimating, and others on the critical stages of projects including compiling accurate, detailed budgets, scheduling, value […]

Letter To The Editor: I have performed clean-up efforts in Edwardsville, Alton, East Alton, Wood River, Roxana, and Bethalto (please check my public post under Rusty Wheat on Facebook) and each time I have my Chain gang signs out for public view, I use the county issued IDOT orange bags to draw attention. Recently people have contacted Senator Harriss's office in Springfield and have even spoken out at the Wood River City Council meeting regarding the use of my not-for-profit charter name "Chain Gang" as being a racist organization and being insensitive to the plight of less fortunate individuals. People can think what they want about the name, but what it means to me and why I use it is very simple. It means "Ties to my Community" and nothing more. The Chain is my "Tie", and the Gang is "MY Community." Ties to my community, it's straightforward and nothing about it is racist, I work alone and believe in leading by example. Rusty Wheat

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On November 7, the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced the winners of the 2024 Keystone construction industry awards at its Construction Awards gala at the River City Casino Hotel. Guy Phillips, former St. Louis Y98 radio personality, served as emcee for the program that showcased the work of Missouri’s construction industry. AGCMO also […]

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched a program to encourage local school districts to purchase crops directly from local farmers to both feed and educate students. The MO Grown Program is now accepting applications from school districts and Early Care and Education Centers for the Promoting Specialty Crops Reimbursement Program. The schools will be…

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US Fire Engines Working on the Frontlines in Ukraine PEORIA - As Russia continues to attack Odesa, Ukraine for a third straight day, US fire engines and ambulances are playing a key role in the emergency response. Since October of 2022, US Ambulances for Ukraine has played a key role in supplying volunteer fire fighters in Odesa with equipment, ambulances and fire engines. The Volunteer Fire Association of Ukraine in Odesa have received donated fire engines and ambulances from Illinois, California, Indiana, and Virginia. These vehicles have been working practically nonstop for the past three nights as Russia continues to indiscriminately target the port city with suicide drones. "While we continue to be horrified by the images coming from Ukraine, we are gratified to see the vehicles we have delivered to volunteer fire fighters in Odesa making a difference", said Chris Manson, founder of US Ambulances for Ukraine, an Illinois-based nonprofit organization. To date, US Ambulances

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This picture was taken on the U6 metro line in Vienna near Thaliastrasse. I don't really know why it appeals to me since there's nothing all that special about it. But maybe that's it. Just an ordinary slice of life on an ordinary day.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a man who loves the spotlight, Donald Trump has been conspicuously out of view since his triumph in last week’s presidential election. There have been no rallies, no press conferences, no speeches. Instead, Trump has spent most of his first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago, his private club…

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SPRINGFIELD – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted icons and rock music legends Def Leppard will bring their electrifying performance to the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 16 , for an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll. Known for their timeless hits and energetic live shows, the evening will include performances from Def Leppard’s legendary catalog, including chart-topping classics hits like "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Photograph," and "Love Bites." “Our team has worked hard to elevate the quality of musical acts at the Grandstand during the Illinois State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II . “Def Leppard has a core memory tied to every one of their songs. For me, it’s “Photograph.” I’m looking forward to taking it all in at the Illinois State Fair.” With over 110 million albums sold, two prestigious U.S. Diamond Awards, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame®

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The new location features lots of natural light, hand-painted floors, 12-foot ceilings, and interior windows with glass-cased openings.

The St. Louis NAACP recently filed a civil rights complaint over low literacy rates among Black students. These initiatives are implementing practical solutions to help students reach their full potential.

GRAFTON - A local photographer and miniaturist has contributed a diorama to the National Memorial of Military Ascent. Samuel Odhiambo, age 13, is known around Grafton for his dioramas. Photos of his dioramas and miniatures are on display at the Grafton Art Gallery. But Odhiambo decided to take things one step further when he created a replica of Point du Hoc, the scene upon which the National Memorial of Military Ascent will be based. “Today I am here to promote the Grafton Art Gallery, Point du Hoc and also miniature artwork,” Odhiambo explained. “I was encouraged to make this diorama by the Grafton Art Gallery because I was told by Jackie about the project and I thought it would be a good idea to make a diorama about it. I wanted to recreate Point du Hoc because I kind of got the idea to do that from people at the gallery.” Jackie Duty, NMMA board member and co-owner of the Grafton Art Gallery, encouraged Odhiambo to make his diorama as a way to promote

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Since we seem to be relitigating Joe Biden's ARP stimulus and whether it caused inflation, I want to show you my theory of the case. It will be familiar to most of you. Apologies for the complicated chart. What it shows is that the first phase of inflation started shortly after the pandemic and was ...continue reading "The impact of ARP on inflation"

Spire Missouri, a natural gas provider in the St. Louis area, is set to decrease monthly bills for customers in the near future.

GODFREY - On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, Mayor Mike McCormick filed his petitions for re-election as the Mayor of Godfrey. “It has been my honor to serve the Village of Godfrey for the last 16 years,” stated McCormick. “Keeping the Village of Godfrey thriving and safe has been my goal since I was first elected Mayor. Mayor McCormick was first elected to his position in 2009. During his tenure, the tax levy has never been raised and, in fact, was lowered for several years. Additionally, Glazebrook Park has seen a major expansion, several new businesses have opened, roads have been improved throughout the village, including moving oil and chip roads to asphalt. Progress has been made in extending Lars Hoffman Road from Godfrey Road to Pierce Lane and upgrading Pierce Lane and bringing the F.E. Widman Bike Path to fruition. In addition, the Township and Village have been merged which results in a savings for the taxpayers, and the old Highway House that was a blight on th

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The St. Louis area grocer made the change after backlash from customers, posting "We Heard You" signs.