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BioSpan Technologies Believes It Can Solve Our Pothole Problems

3 days 21 hours ago
From St. Louis Magazine:  When the three-day World of Asphalt trade show and conference kicks off Tuesday at America’s Center, more than 15,000 pavement professionals from across the U.S. will descend on downtown to check out the industry’s latest equipment, services, and technologies. “And I’m sure they’re going to have some thoughts about the quality […]
Dede Hance

OSF Healthcare Doctor Explains Cervical Cancer Risks and Prevention

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ALTON - Cervical cancer is a concern for anyone with a cervix, but fortunately, it’s possible to detect and treat it early. Dr. Dennis Sands, Chief Medical Officer with OSF Healthcare, recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about cervical cancer. Sands explained that most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can be easily detected in a pap smear. “One of the great things about finding that or making that discovery is we’re able to just simply do a pap smear, which is a screening test,” he said. “The main thing is just if people get their paps like they need to, then they’re able to catch the precursor lesions, which are caused by the HPV virus, and then we’re able to treat them before they actually ever develop cervical cancer.” Sands explained that the pap smear is a “super sensitive” screening that only

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Award-Winning Poets To Read At SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading

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NORMAL - Award-winning poets Victoria Chang and Ali Beheler will visit Bloomington-Normal for the annual Spoon River Poetry Review (SRPR) Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The poetry reading begins at 7 p.m. at the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal. A book signing will follow the reading. Chang has received several awards for her poetry, including the Forward Prize for Best Collection of Poetry, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Poetry, and the PEN/Voelcker Award, among others. Ali Beheler is the winner of the 2024 SRPR Editors’ Prize for her poem “Everything Is Prep Work.” The SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading is made possible by the Harold K. Sage Fund and the Illinois State University Foundation, Lucia Getsi, SRPR, the Publications Unit, the Department of English at Illinois State University, and the Department of English at Illinois Wesleyan University. Established and endowed in 2013 by longtime

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Teens shot during gun transaction in Schnucks parking lot

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ST. LOUIS - Two teens were left injured Monday night during a gun transaction at a Schnucks parking lot in south city. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, an 18 and 19 year old went to the Schnucks located on Grand Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. to sell a gun to an unknown buyer. [...]
Megan Mueller

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Lavish Brunch at 612North, Featuring Prime Rib, Fried Chicken & Waffles, and Classic Breakfast Favorites

3 days 22 hours ago
SAINT LOUIS — Celebrate the women who inspire us every day with an elevated brunch experience at 612North Event Space + Catering . Join us on Sunday, May 11 , with reservation time slots beginning at 9:00 AM , for a special Mother's Day event overlooking the stunning St. Louis riverfront. Located inside the historic Cutlery Building at 612 North 2nd Street , 612North offers a sophisticated atmosphere paired with breathtaking views of the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River, and downtown St. Louis. Our Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet features some of the best brunch staples you can imagine. Indulge in our prime rib carving station and fried chicken & waffles . For those who love classic breakfast favorites, we’ve got you covered with scrambled eggs , biscuits & gravy , bacon , sausage links , and a veggie crustless quiche . But that’s not all—guests can also enjoy house salads , assorted fruit displays , bagels with a variety of spreads

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Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their “Expected Beliefs;” Immigration Judge Says “Sounds Good”

3 days 22 hours ago
The Trump administration has just claimed an astounding new power: the ability to deport lawful permanent residents based on their “expected beliefs” (including perfectly “lawful” expected beliefs). This isn’t speculation or hyperbole — it’s the explicit thought-police justification Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave in immigration court documents for trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a […]
Mike Masnick

The Two Movements

3 days 22 hours ago
While Trump wants to break apart everything decent about America, the people are rebelling—and giving powerful opponents to Trump the will to resist.
David Dayen

Lewis and Clark FBLA Shines at State Leadership Conference in Springfield

3 days 23 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD – Members of Lewis and Clark Community College’s chapter of FBLA Collegiate brought home 24 awards from the Illinois State Leadership Conference in Springfield this past week, including advisor of the year. “The competition showcased the exceptional business acumen and leadership skills of our LC students,” said Advisor Christina Wickenhauser. “We were recognized as the largest FBLA Collegiate Chapter in the state of Ilinois. Nicc Edwards, our club president, was awarded the Dr. Tina Dierkes Sponsorship his second year in a row for his active contributions. And I was very humbled by the recognition I received as Advisor of the Year.” The conference, held March 29-30, gathered students for a weekend filled with leadership development, networking and competition. Nine participants, including eight current LC students and one alumnus, competed in 32 different events spanning objective tests, presentations, and case studies. The chapter's

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Freight Week June 2-6: Intersection of Transportation, Development

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Registration is now open for FreightWeekSTL 2025, set for June 2-6. The St. Louis Regional Freightway is hosting the conference for the eighth consecutive year. The week-long freight and logistics event features panel sessions, interviews, a riverboat tour through the Ag Coast of America and more. FreightWeekSTL spotlights the latest trends and innovations impacting global […]
Rachel Finan

Home Builders Present 75th Annual Awards

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The Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri (HBA) announced the winners of its annual HBA Awards Program on April 10 at a ceremony at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. The HBA Awards Program honors excellence in the home building industry and includes over 75 awards, divided into three categories: Homes […]
Rachel Finan