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A TikTok ban is a massive prize that Zuckerberg has been laying the groundwork on for years. Will Trump let him have it?

MARYVILLE - A Granite City resident faces multiple felonies after allegedly burglarizing two Maryville homes and driving on a suspended license. Christian N. Calderon-Zarita, 25, of Granite City, was charged with two Class 1 felony counts of residential burglary and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while license is suspended. Calderon-Zarita unlawfully entered two different residences on Forest Drive in Maryville on Dec. 31, 2024. He was additionally charged with driving a Chevrolet Equinox on the same street at a time when his license had been revoked or suspended. A petition was filed to deny Calderon-Zarita’s pretrial release, stating he “forced entry into two different residences, stealing purses and jewelry” after specifically targeting the Maryville community. “Defendant was located near the scene and found in possession of stolen property,” the petition adds. “Defendant was not found to have any connection to Maryville, Ill.,

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CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that Illinois is joining with 13 other states to defend health insurance access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from court challenges. Raoul and the coalition filed a motion to intervene as the incoming federal administration is expected to halt federal efforts to legally defend a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule granting DACA recipients, commonly referred to as Dreamers, access to Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. “Every day, Dreamers make invaluable contributions to our schools, workplaces and communities,” Raoul said. “Granting them access to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace would lead to better health outcomes for them and improved public health for everyone.” Established in 2012, DACA enables certain young people, who came to the United States as children

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Today on TAP: Now that Gaza has been leveled, the war on the rubble and those trapped in it may cease.

SLCC-Flo Valley sets Open  House at New Nursing Center   St. Louis Community College on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for an open house celebrating the new Nursing and Health Sciences Center at STLCC-Florissant Valley., 3400Pershall Road, 63135. Stop by between 3 and 7 p.m. to: Explore the 100,000-square-foot building, including state-of-the-art simulation labs for nursing, respiratory care […]

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Saint Louis County Announces Housing Resource Commission Grant Awardees Saint Louis County Department of Human Services proudly announces the recipients of the Housing Resource Commission FY2025 grant, totaling $444,383.43. This funding will support crucial services for people and families experiencing homelessness or facing imminent risk of homelessness within Saint Louis County. “These awards reflect Saint […]

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GREENVILLE - The area students shown below were placed on the Dean's List at Greenville University for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean's List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above. (HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR) Alton, IL Aaron Andrews, senior Addison Miller, senior Chau Nguyen, junior Bethalto, IL Megan Belangee, senior Brighton, IL Olivia Baalman, junior Jillian Beilsmith, junior Carrollton, IL Hannah Henson, junior East Alton, IL Stephanie Kamp, senior Edwardsville, IL Gloria Bremer, sophomore Colton Hulme, freshman Kristen Krampf, freshman Granite City, IL Brennan Bronnbauer, senior Jerseyville, IL Josephine Lohr, sophomore Danielle Pace, senior

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On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988 ...George Harrison hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Got My Mind Set On You,” a cover of a 1962 track originally recorded…

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ST. LOUIS - LOUIS, MO. – Join the American Red Cross and the St. Louis Blues at the annual St. Louis Blues Blood Drive, sponsored by FanDuel Sports Network and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Tuesday, January 21 at one of ten convenient locations in Missouri and Illinois, from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. except Enterprise Center, which is from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Louie and the Blue Crew will be briefly visiting several locations. “This wonderful partnership with the St. Louis Blues to organize this annual blood drive is truly inspiring,” said Barry Falke, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas. “With their support as well as that of the community and generous donors we truly can make a difference for those who depend on blood products.” Everyone who presents to donate will receive a specially designed Blues Blood Drive T-shirt, while supplies last and can enter a drawing to win one of ten pucks

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Bipartisan bill would increase access to birth control, improve responses to sexual assault, and enhance treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

They have been at half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter.

Marquette Catholic High School 2024 Fall Honor Rolls High Honor Roll Seniors: Ava Albert, Izabela Albers, Lily Berkenbile, Samantha Booth, Sophie Borman, Rose Brangenberg, Cassidy Eccles, Alyssa Coles, Alyssa Converse, Lily Covert, Payton Crane, Nola Effinger, Sophia Elliott, Marian Elmendorf, William Fahnestock, Addison Groshans, Caleb Harteis, Gracie Hlavaty, Radley Hoener, Nicholas Koeller, Paul Marturana, Karson Morrissey, Addison Pranger, Jackson Pruitt, Willa Pruitt, Brooke Rister, Chloe Roberts, Kel'C Robinson, Tyler Roth, Erin Schwartz, Grace Schwegel, Ania Sneed, Chloe Steele, Maya Stephan, Davin Thomas, Eleanor Tiemann, Claire Varble, Tyra Wells, Elliotte Williams, Andrew Zacha, Rodger Zawodniak. Juniors: Carson Bauer, Andrew Belden, Ashlynn Bennett, Cali Bequette, Adelaide Bryson, Elizabeth Callahan, Karly Davenport, Laila Davis, Isabel Downey, Sharon Dugas, Jessica Eales, Holly Forrester, Cameron Golike, Tyler Hawkins, John Hornsey, Sarah Hubert, Josephine Kuykendall,

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Maplewood Richmond Heights School District is hosting a Diversity Collaborative Recruitment Event on Saturday, January 25., for the Kirkwood, Lindbergh, Maplewood-Richmond Heights and Webster Groves school districts.

Texas-based Avelo Airlines has stopped serving the St. Louis area by ending it's route with St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Bob Uecker, a legendary baseball broadcaster and former St. Louis Cardinal, has died at the age of 90, according to the Milwaukee Brewers.