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The university and Clayton officials spent 18 months negotiating special zoning for the project in an attempt to allay residents’ concerns that the private institution was not being transparent.

Austin Willfred, 23, died on June 20, 2023, after unknowingly smoking a joint laced with fentanyl.

The so-called "Blizzard of '82" nor the "Blizzard of '79" weren't actually blizzards, according to the National Weather Service. Here's why.

ALTON - Alton High School has announced its Honor Roll lists for the Fall 2024 semester. "We are extremely proud of these students for their hard work, commitment, and academic accomplishments during the first semester of this school year," Guidance Counselor Secretary Emily Lacy said. Class of 2025 High Honor Roll Semester 1 Molly K. Allen Gage P. Anderson Michael G. Anderson John J. Barnard Madelyn S. Bearley Jamison L. Belcher Adeline I. Bemis Chad M. Betlach Elizabeth H. Blackmon Connor M. Bockholdt Ava M. Boley Elise H. Boyd Logan M. Branham Eric R. Braundmeier Christian A. Brown Connor J. Brown Nevaeh D. Bryant Kameron T. Burnett Keyser A. Butler Madison R. Calame Ayden C. Calvert Emily R. Carter Kristina L. Castelli Joselyn N. Chappee Berlynn J. Clayton Madeline R. Cohill Cameron B. Conwell Victoria K. Copeland Sophia D. Corby Dillan J. Cowan Julia K. Craig Wren Crawford Gentry D. Crocker Wyatt R.

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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $299 million in missing money during 2024, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Illinois’ missing money program — also known as I-CASH — processed 331,032 claims last year. Preliminary numbers show that $260.6 million in cash and $38 million in securities were returned last year. The average amount of a claim was $902. “Putting money back in people’s pockets helps families and our state’s economy. This money belongs with its rightful owners,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “We have made it easier to file a claim in many cases and streamlined the system with the help of state lawmakers.” I-CASH is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives. The State Treasurer is tasked with safeguarding unclaimed property, including unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts, unused rebate cards and the contents of overlooked

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A starving animal population and a rise in deer-vehicle collisions forced Wildwood officials to hire sharpshooters in the short term and rely on hunters long term.

The Department of Corrections says in-custody fatalities are mainly due to natural causes among an aging, sicker prison population.

Ringo Starr will headline a new CBS special that will help those affected by the California wildfires.The special, Ringo & Friends at the Ryman, will be a two-hour concert featuring footage…

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The PBS show is coming to St. Louis to offer free appraisals and history lessons for local treasures, with episodes airing in 2026.

Authorities have arrested two men in connection with an armed carjacking Monday morning in north St. Louis County.

Rashaud Boaze, 15, is the first child homicide victim in St. Louis this year.

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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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 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 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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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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