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Outfront Media's real estate manager discusses the reason for the comeback, his role and the evolution of the billboard industry in town.

A co-conspirator accused of setting up the target of a high-dollar theft at a Clayton hotel last summer has been charged.

The herbicide maker has settled or been ordered to pay out billions tied to lawsuits claiming the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.

The alert said repairs are expected to take about eight hours, and should be completed around 4 p.m.

Key takeaways: Mixing coffee and bananas is a healthy alternative to your morning joe Bananas are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants Bananas can replace coffee creamer and sugar Add milk and dates in for added nutrition, creaminess Some social media users are going bananas over a different take on your morning cup of joe. While many “health” trends have no substance at all, this has promise, according to Gabrielle Haskell, a clinical dietitian for oncology at the OSF Cancer Institute. The recipe calls for one to two frozen bananas, one cup of coffee, 1/3 cup of milk and two pitted dates. Mix it together in a blender and you have a frappe to enjoy. So… why bananas? “Bananas have fiber in them, which helps keep you fuller for longer. Fiber is good for blood sugar management and for management of your cholesterol,” Haskell says. “They also have added vitamins and minerals, like Vitamin C, that can really help boost your

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued updated guidance to state, county and local law enforcement agencies to clarify the role of Illinois’ law enforcement agencies and the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The guidance details the provisions of the Illinois TRUST Act and the Voices of Immigrant Communities Empowering Survivors (VOICES) Act. Both were enacted to increase trust and cooperation between immigrant communities and police departments generally by prohibiting law enforcement agencies from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement, and by creating procedural requirements to support immigrants who have been victims of violent crime or human trafficking. “Civil immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government. State law does not grant local law enforcement the authority to enforce federal civil immigration laws. This includes participating, supporting or assisting in any capacity with federal

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The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has been added to the upcoming Patti Smith tribute concert, People Have the Power - A Celebration of Patti Smith, happening March 26 at New York's Carnegie Hall.In addition…

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WASHINGTON — Falling in line with President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, House Republicans on Thursday unveiled legislation that would amend federal immigration law to narrow the scope of citizenship, although the right is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Trump’s Monday executive order has already faced staunch legal challenges from Democratic state attorneys general […]

On January 24, 1925, the moon eclipsed the sun. In Alton, the eastern skies were partly cloudy, but the sun broke through the clouds just after 8 a.m., right when the eclipse here was at its peak. With a totality of 86% in Alton, a crescent was still visible, and some residents expressed their disappointment that it was not truly dark. “Daylight came as usual, and the light was better at time of greatest totality than on many recent mornings when a heavy haze has shrouded the early rays of the sun.” Altonians viewed a partial eclipse, but parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island experienced totality. New York and New England saw the eclipse under ideal conditions, but in Michigan and Ontario, clouds and low visibility made it difficult to observe. In New York City, “was the spectacle magnificent. When the moment arrived and a blackness of midnight at 9:11 a.m. was accompanied by the beautiful sigh

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Lt. Gov. David Wasinger said he wants hiring decisions to be made on merit.

Bayer pleaded with Missouri lawmakers Thursday to pass legislation critics say would shield the company from lawsuits claiming its glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup causes cancer. Representatives for Bayer argue the legislation would clarify labeling requirements and prevent courts from creating a patchwork of obligations for the manufacturer.  But environmental groups and attorneys for Roundup users who […]

Law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of those charged with crimes in the U.S. Capitol riot.

Missouri officials are warning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of a “high likelihood” there is radioactive contamination in a smoldering landfill in Bridgeton.

EDWARDSVILLE — Hi-Pointe Drive-In is hosting a fundraiser for the Overnight Warming Locations on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 6147 Trace Parkway Drive in Edwardsville. High-Pointe Drive-In aims to support local efforts to provide shelter for those in need during the winter months. Hi-Pointe will donate 15 percent of each customer's check on that day to the Overnight Warming Locations. Patrons who order online or through the Hi-Pointe app can contribute by using the code "fundraiser" at checkout. Hi-Pointe's marketing department highlighted the restaurant's commitment to community involvement. "Here at Hi-Pointe, we pride ourselves in not only serving the best burgers and chef-inspired creations in the galaxy but also giving back to our community," the restaurant's marketing coordinator Danielle Frisse-Stanley said in a statement. "The restaurant engages in various charitable initiatives, including a dine-to-donate program, monetar

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EDWARDSVILLE - Community members gathered at SIUE to hear from Donzaleigh Abernathy, a speaker, actress, writer, activist, and the goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, SIUE hosted its 42nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon. Abernathy, the keynote speaker, spoke about her memories of “Uncle Martin” and her parents Rev. Dr. Ralph David and Juanita Jones Abernathy, leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. She urged audience members to speak up for what’s right and continue to fight for justice. “If I have to lay down and die, I will die for my freedom, because we’re not going back,” she said. “Courage is not when you’re brave and going on out there anyway because you want to go. Courage is when you’re timid…but you summon up the strength anyway. That's courage.” Abernathy said her father issued the call for the Civil Rights Movement after Rosa Parks was arrested.

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District 5 is investigating a robbery that happened around 2 a.m. on January 23 in the 3900 block of West Pine.

The post Arrests Made After Robbery in Central West End appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

This effort comes as the county saw an increase in the number of people living on the street last year.