More than 98% of scholarships administered by the MOScholars program this school year are funded by Missouri taxpayers. And though there are strict eligibility requirements for private-school scholarships, eligibility isn’t checked after the initial scholarship is awarded or for siblings of students who received a scholarship. The revelations about the inner workings of Missouri’s private […]
Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the […]
Did you know that the average American spends over $50 on Thanksgiving dinner per person? Hosting a large gathering can quickly escalate costs, leaving many feeling pressured to splurge on extravagant meals and décor. But what if you could create a memorable, delicious Thanksgiving feast without breaking the bank? Hosting a budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner is entirely possible with thoughtful planning, smart shopping, and a few creative strategies. Plan Ahead: The Foundation of Budget-Friendly
November 26 has always been a day marked by significant events across the globe. Back in 1789, the United States Congress passed the first Thanksgiving Proclamation, setting a precedent for a national day of gratitude. This proclamation, initiated by President George Washington, encouraged Americans to set aside a day to give thanks for the nation’s blessings. The tradition has since evolved into the Thanksgiving holiday celebrated every November, marked by family gatherings and expressions
SPRINGFIELD – With one of the busiest travel periods of the year arriving this week with Thanksgiving, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up patrols and reminding the public to buckle up and drive sober. Hundreds of enforcement zones and other patrols will be looking for seat belt-law violators and impaired drivers through Dec. 2. “Illinois law is clear: Driving under the influence –
Attorneys for Judge Matthew Thornhill, of St. Charles, said in a court filing Monday that he has been the target of a months-long crusade by Presiding Judge Chris McDonough.
We’ve documented in detail how the whole AT&T–>Time Warner–>Warner Brothers Discovery merger process has been a pointless mess, resulting in no limits of layoffs and damage to the underlying brands. What was supposed to be a gambit by these companies to dominate streaming TV, wound up being a very expensive act of seppuku by over-compensated executives clearly out of […]
Today expect a sunny but brisk day with a high of 44 degrees and a low near 27. Winds out of the west-northwest will be strong, reaching 20 mph and gusting up to 40 mph. This morning starts out cold and clear with temperatures in the upper 20s. By afternoon, the sun will shine brightly under a mostly clear sky, but those gusty winds will keep the air feeling chilly — around 32 degrees feels like. Evening will remain mostly clear and cold, with the low dropping to the upper 20s. Overnight,
St. Mary's Southside Catholic High School is staying open due to the generosity of alumni donations, including a $550,000 pledge from the Kevin Beckmann Charitable Trust and a $1.5 million donation from an anonymous alum.
Renata Cassiano Alvarez, the 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence at Laumeier Sculpture Park, works predominantly in clay, focusing on process to develop an intimate and collaborative relationship with her chosen […]
Lotawata Creek Southern Grill in Fairview Heights has closed after 29 years of service due to financial difficulties, and the owners will now focus on Lotawata Creek's Chicken Shack in Florissant.
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