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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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The tribe, in an April petition, said it owns land containing burial mounds that is completely surrounded by the proposed mining site.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted to pass the bipartisan Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act . This package includes many provisions that are priorities for veterans and veterans service organizations (VSOs), such as support for home- and community-based care, improvements to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational and employment programs and assistance for homeless veterans. The legislation will now be sent to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The package is anchored by the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, which Congresswoman Budzinski cosponsored. This legislation would enable veterans to remain at home, age safely in place and avoid or delay admission to nursing homes and other costly institutional settings of care. “It’s our duty to take care of our veterans who have made immense sacrifices to defend the freedoms we hold dear,” said Congresswoman

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Branch of the NAACP proudly announces the election of its new officers, who will lead the organization into a new chapter of advocacy, unity, and progress. These dedicated leaders bring experience, passion, and a shared commitment to advancing the mission of the NAACP: ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all people. The newly elected officers are as follows: President: Traci S. Daniels 1st Vice President: Walter Chase 2nd Vice President: Debra J. Pitts 3rd Vice President: Lynette Daniels-Jordan Secretary: Lashawnda Williams Assistant Secretary: Gwen Bumpers Treasurer: Karen Hooks Assistant Treasurer: Charlene Blair President Traci S. Daniels, alongside her team, expressed enthusiasm about the journey ahead. "I am honored to serve as President of the Edwardsville NAACP Branch and look forward to working with our incredible leadership team and community. Together, we will continu

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Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has shared an end-of-the-year message on social media, and in it she sort of apologizes to fans for some of her behavior.“What a year! We had…

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SOUTH ROXANA – A South Roxana Police Officer was injured in a single-vehicle crash on December 17, 2024, while responding to a serious three-vehicle traffic collision that included a car on fire. The incident occurred as the officer was en route to the scene with emergency lights and sirens activated. According to police reports, the officer swerved to avoid another vehicle that unexpectedly turned in front of the patrol car, resulting in the officer leaving the roadway and landing in a ditch. Following the crash, the officer was treated for injuries at a local emergency room and has since been released. South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles expressed gratitude to the first responders and medical personnel who assisted at the scene. He emphasized the critical need for drivers to pay attention to emergency vehicles, particularly during the busy holiday travel period. “We’re thankful the officer is at home recovering,” Chief Coles said. “I want to emphasize

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ALTON - Eric Roberson, Alton High School’s head wrestling coach, will be inducted into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall of Fame. Only 673 Illinois coaches have received this recognition since the IWCOA Hall of Fame was formed in 1972. The Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education honored Roberson during their regular meeting on Dec. 17, 2024. “It’s definitely my pleasure to be able to be here tonight to recognize someone who I consider a friend, a colleague, and a terrific, terrific representative of Alton High School,” said Athletic Director Chris Kusnerick. Kusnerick shared that Roberson graduated from Roxana High School and SIU Edwardsville, where he was “an outstanding student athlete and wrestler.” Since Roberson took on the head coach position at Alton High School in 1996, he has amassed 383 wins and coached many athletes to state. Roberson thanked Kusnerick and the school board for thei

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Gov. Mike Parson's nominee for county prosecuting attorney, Melissa Price Smith, got the chance to demonstrate her experience. And Sam Page's pick, former prosecutor Cort VanOstran, defended his qualifications.

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An outpouring of support from the Salem community helped save Christmas for about 130 kids.

Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint at the St. Louis Topgolf venue earlier this month.

The number of housing units under construction fell again in November, but it's worth noting that total construction is still higher than it was at the peak of the housing bubble: 1.43 million units vs. 1.42 million units on an annual basis. However, the composition of construction has changed dramatically: We never recovered our outsize ...continue reading "America is in love with apartments"

ALTON - During their regular meeting on Dec. 17, 2024, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized the Optimist Students of the Month for December. Rylee Scott was named the Optimist Student of the Month at Alton Middle School, and Kobe McCrady was recognized as the Optimist Student of the Month at Gilson Brown Elementary School. Alton Middle School Principal Dr. Brian Saenz introduced Scott as an “exemplary student.” Scott, an eighth grader, participates in the school’s choir and theater programs. She also dances at a local studio and serves on the National Junior Honor Society. “Rylee excels in her classes and shows great leadership and character on a daily basis,” Saenz said. “She’s considered respectful, responsible, and shows kindness to all her peers. She goes out of her way to support her classmates and comes to class every day with a positive attitude, ready to work, and participates in all discussions.”

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Crews are working on a large water main that broke Wednesday morning in Glendale. The water main break occurred on West Lockwood Avenue between North Sappington Road and Edwin Avenue. Missouri American Water Officials say the water main break is a pipe that is 20 or 24-inches. Crews are on [...]

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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Welcome to This Day in History for December 18th! On this day, a myriad of significant events have shaped our world. Starting with one of the most critical global events, on December 18, 1944, the United States Supreme Court overturned the government's decision to intern Japanese Americans during World War II in the landmark case of Ex parte Endo . This decision was a significant moment in American history as it recognized the rights of an American citizen, Mitsuye Endo, who was a Japanese American interned in a relocation center. The Supreme Court ruled that the government could not detain citizens without just cause, leading to the eventual release of those interned. This case highlighted the tension between national security and civil liberties, a theme that continues to resonate today. In 1971, December 18 marked the day when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This treaty, often

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