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The words "Billy Joel" and "sinister vibes" don't normally go together, which is why one user on social platform X is getting roasted for claiming that's what they got from…

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Variety has put together its annual list of the 500 biggest names in showbiz over the past year, and Elton John has made the cut.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is…

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In the past few years the company has laid off hundreds of its corporate workers and last fall Panera replaced its board of directors' chair.

Clayton-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards has opened its 100th branch location. The firm opened six other branch offices last year.

LINN, MO. – A big State Tech congrats to an East Alton student listed below for making the Dean's List for the fall of 2024. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME East Alton, IL Troy Holbrook

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The HUDZ committee will discuss and take public comment on the TRANSFORM STL Act this week.

STAUNTON - AXS TV and Madison Communications Company announced today that the Staunton Community School District in Staunton, IL has been selected to receive a $1,000 grant as part of “AXS TV’s Band Together For Music Education” —an initiative connecting AXS TV with affiliates, local communities, and schools in support of vital music education programs and the benefits they provide students. The award was presented by Madison Communications to the Staunton Community School’s Band and Choir Program on December 20, 2024. Public school music programs often experience a severe lack of funding and are the first casualties when budget cuts are made—a problem that has only increased in recent years. “AXS TV’s Band Together For Music Education” initiative seeks to rectify this, awarding grants to school-age music education programs across the country. These recipients are established programs that exemplify top leadership, instruction,

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VENICE — At 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Venice, IL, Mayor Tyrone Echols, Alderman Phillip White and local activists will visit the site of the former Dow Chemical Company to highlight the need for the area to receive compensation for health impacts relating to decades-long radiation exposure. From the late 1950s to early 1960s, the factory—owned by Dow Chemical Co. at the time—processed uranium and thorium for the nation’s nuclear weapons program. As a result, the site became a 1,400-acre dumping ground for radioactive materials. Despite this, the area has never qualified for assistance through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), leaving residents without necessary support for the lasting effects of exposure. Last Congress, Rep. Budzinski led an effort to include Venice, Madison, and Granite City residents impacted by radiation exposure to be eligible for compensation under RECA. Unfortunately, Speake

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When the NY Times declared in September that “Mark Zuckerberg is Done With Politics,” it was obvious this framing was utter nonsense. It was quite clear that Zuckerberg was in the process of sucking up to Republicans after Republican leaders spent the past decade using him as a punching bag on which they could blame […]

One puppy and one kitten will each receive a $25,000 "salary" to serve as brand ambassadors ST. LOUIS - Does your puppy excel at curling up in the perfect spot on your chest? Are your kitten's non-verbal biscuit-making skills off the charts? If so, they could be the first Purina Puppy and Kitten Chow "Chief Snuggle Officers." Through the Chief Snuggle Officers contest, Purina Puppy and Kitten Chow will promote one kitten and one puppy to the brand's "C-Suite" where they will serve as special brand ambassadors representing all things cute and cuddly and earn a "salary" of $25,000 each. CSO Responsibilities & Qualifications The new Chief Snuggle Officers will be tasked with leading the charge in promoting good nutrition, growth, and, of course, lots of play. No prior executive experience is necessary — just a passion for snuggles and a knack for inspiring others; the CSOs will create a positive atmosphere simply by being their adorable selves. Qualifications for the ideal

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ST. LOUIS — A winter storm impacting the St. Louis area has led to significant changes in local transit services, with limited bus operations and adjusted MetroLink schedules. The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency and Metro Transit provided updates on service disruptions due to hazardous conditions. As of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, MetroBus services will operate between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with limited routes available. Passengers are advised to expect delays and allow extra travel time. Only specific routes are in service, including Missouri routes such as #4 Natural Bridge and #8 Shaw-Cherokee, and Illinois routes including #1 Main Street-State Street and #2 Cahokia Heights. Any route not listed is currently not in operation. MetroLink trains will maintain normal service until 6 p.m. Following this time, Blue Line trains will only run between the Shrewsbury and Forest Park-DeBaliviere Stations. Metro Call-A-Ride is restricted to medically essential

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The state’s junior senator aims to make federal agencies eliminate three regulations for each proposed new rule, and make it cost less than rules it replaces.

The 1-acre parcel is located at Kingshighway and Manchester Avenue, at the western end of the Grove commercial district.