Saint Louis County Hosts Senior Resource Fair in Conjunction with Senior Tax Freeze Application Saint Louis County is excited to announce a Senior Resource Fair happening on October 1 and 2 at Northwest Crossings, coinciding with the launch of the County’s Senior Tax Freeze application. The event both days to be held from 8:30-4 will […]
COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound I-55/70 at the exit to Illinois 157 Collinsville/Edwardsville exit (Exit 11) beginning Tuesday, October 1, at 7 a.m., weather permitting. The left lane and the NB entrance ramp from Illinois 157 will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the bridge over Illinois 157. A detour will be marked to assist travelers to access northbound I-55/70 from Illinois 157. The NB I-55/70 Exit Ramp to Illinois 157 will remain open during construction. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits,
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pledged Monday that the federal government would help people throughout the Southeast recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, and said he expects to ask Congress for emergency funding in the weeks ahead. “I’m here to tell every single survivor in these impacted areas that we will […]
The 2nd Annual Evolution Festival in St. Louis attracted over 25,000 fans and featured performances from The Killers, Beck, Billy Idol, Tom Morello, and more, as well as new displays and activities to entertain attendees.
ALTON - Jude Thomas Keller, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in soccer. Keller's accolades include being named to the first team conference, receiving the Marquette Player of the Year award, being honored as the Athlete of the Week by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and earning the Player of the Month award. He is now recognized as a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of Month for Marquette. Keller, who has been playing soccer since the age of 3, expressed his gratitude toward those who have supported him throughout his journey. "I want to thank my parents, Brett and Dawn Keller, my teammates, and my coaches," Keller said. His coach, Brian Hoener, has played a significant role in his development as a player. Playing soccer has been a transformative experience for Keller. "When I am on the field, I feel like all my worries disappear, and I just play," he said. The sport has also imparted valuable life lessons.
State law allows St. Louis County to create its own land bank to address abandoned properties, but officials are mindful of a scandal that hit St. Louis two years ago.
It probably will not shock you to find out that big tech’s promises to never again suppress embarrassing leaked content about a political figure came with a catch. Apparently, it only applies when that political figure is a Democrat. If it’s a Republican, then of course the content will be suppressed, and the GOP officials […]
The fall virus season is upon us, and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration just approved one of the newest tools to protect Americans from severe illness. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available at pharmacies around the country from now to the coming weeks. The mRNA vaccine is not a booster, says Doug Kasper, MD, an infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare. He says it’s recommended for a much broader portion of the population. "The vaccine is now recommended for everybody 6 months and older as a one-time, once-a-year vaccine," Dr. Kasper says. “The vaccine has been updated. For people who are at really high risk, those 65 and older or with respiratory conditions, they may get a second shot. This would be in a six-month interval in the springtime.” Does the vaccine prevent me from getting COVID-19? The quick answer? No, much like you find with the annual influenza vaccine. "The vaccine seeks to protect severe outcomes associated
ST. LOUIS - R&B legend Mary J. Blige is set to perform in St. Louis as she embarks on her 27-date "The For My Fans Tour." The concert will be held at the Enterprise Center on March 12, 2025, and will also feature R&B stars NE-YO and Mario. This is the first time Blige has [...]
The St. Louis County Police Department issued an endangered person advisory for a teenager with epilepsy who left home four days ago and hasn’t been seen since.
The Black Crowes have been forced to cancel an upcoming concert in Kentucky due to the devastation of Hurricane Helene.“Due to travel complications caused by Hurricane Helene, The Black Crowes show scheduled…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump has suggested that “one rough hour” of law enforcement action would tamp down retail theft, an echo of his longstanding support for more aggressive and potentially violent policing. “One rough hour — and I mean real rough — the word will get out and it will end immediately, you [...]
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