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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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SPRINGFIELD – Youth between the ages of 10-17 can apply now for the youth wingshooting clinic and pheasant hunt opportunities scheduled at two Illinois state parks, including Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County on March 1 and the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Randolph County on March 15. Young hunters will participate in a wingshooting clinic in the morning taught by National Sporting Clays Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) certified instructors. Participants will practice safe shotgun handling and operation while advancing their wingshooting skills. A pheasant hunt will take place in the afternoon. Participants must have successfully completed an approved hunter safety course and have a valid hunting license. Permits for these wingshooting clinics and youth pheasant hunts are available through the IDNR’s Controlled Pheasant Hunting online reservation system. Select “Click here for applications”

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Welcome to another fascinating edition of "This Day in History!" Today, we take a stroll through time and explore significant events that have shaped our world on December 26. 1. The Birth of the Modern Boxing Day (1860) One of the most recognized traditions associated with December 26 is Boxing Day, celebrated primarily in the UK and other Commonwealth nations. This day has its roots in the 19th century when it became a day for the upper classes to give gifts to their servants and tradespeople. On this day in 1860, the tradition was officially recognized, and it quickly evolved into a day of sports, shopping, and family gatherings. Today, Boxing Day is synonymous with major sporting events, particularly football matches, and massive retail sales. It serves as a reminder of the importance of generosity and community during the holiday season. 2. The First Kwanzaa Celebration (1966) On December 26, 1966, the first Kwanzaa celebration took place in Los Angeles, California,

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2024 has been a year—an eclipse, cicadas, elections, and much more in between.

Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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Rod Stewart is "devastated" by the death of Richard Perry, who produced most of his best-selling Great American Songbook albums. Perry died of cardiac arrest on Dec. 24 in LA,…

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The winners traveled to France, Zimbabwe, Norway — and Virginia — for their award-winning shots.

Harold Luster, 61, faces first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges.

COTTAGE HILLS — Kimberly Mills, a long-time truck driver, is seeking community support through a GoFundMe campaign to raise $2,500 for essential repairs to her car, which has been out of service for eight months. The vehicle, currently located in Gainesville, Mo., is critical for Mills to regain her independence and secure employment. She said she needs her vehicle to get back and forth to work. Mills, who has been housebound without a vehicle, expressed her urgent need for help in a heartfelt message on her fundraising page. “Help me get back to work so I can pay my bills by getting my car repaired,” she wrote. “I can’t get a job, been trying. I am not receiving any financial aid. Please help me to get my car repaired so I can work again.” The repairs needed for her vehicle include a fuel tank flush, a new battery, and potential wiring repairs due to damage from mice. Mills estimated that the cost of the repairs could be around $600 for the flush

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“Unfortunately, for newcomers who might be excited to dive into this hobby, they could get burned by the inadequate books—and frankly the thievery—of the work of our cherished lacemakers and designers."

Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]

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ILLINOIS - Ameren Illinois has a few tips to keep you safe this winter. With colder weather approaching and gas furnaces turning on, Ameren spokesperson Brian Bretsch and technician Jake Dukett stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about natural gas safety and other important reminders. Bretsch and Dukett encourage people to have their furnaces checked every year and change out their filters once a month. “We want to educate everybody on making sure we have those things checked out every year,” Dukett said. “We just want to ask to have all of our natural gas piping and appliances inspected, and they’ll go through operational checks on those and make sure that they’re operating properly.” Dukett encourages people to call their HVAC technician to inspect their furnace and pipes as soon as the weather starts turning colder. He said that furnaces are designed to “run on and off all the time,” as a

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I’ve noted for years how the U.S. is simply too corrupt to pass a modern internet-era privacy law or regulate dodgy data brokers. So we are subjected to a parade of privacy and security scandals thanks to numerous industries that over-collect your data, fail to properly secure it, then sell access to any random asshole […]

Harry S Truman died on Dec. 26, 1972, at 88. The next day, Jake McCarthy, a news columnist for the Post-Dispatch, wrote this: