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ST. LOUIS, MO – The holiday season, deemed the most wonderful time of the year, is a difficult time for bereaved families. After the heartbreaking loss of their infants, Co-founders Ben and Lara Gillham and Nick and Martha McGeehon started Just Enduring , a nonprofit organization that gives bereaved parents the immediate resources and support they need to navigate their journeys of grief. “During the holiday season, the ache of loss can feel especially profound as we remember the joy our children brought into our lives,” said Martha McGeehon, Co-founder of Just Enduring. “Just Enduring exists to remind bereaved parents that they are not alone, offering guidance and a community of support as they honor their children in meaningful ways. Our goal is to help families create memories that include their child, even in their absence, and to offer comfort in knowing their child will always be a part of them.” Here are thoughtful ways parents can include their

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SPRINGFIELD – The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on January 1st, 2025. Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $14 to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $9 per hour and youth workers (under 18) working fewer than 650 hours per calendar year will see their hourly wage increase to $13 per hour. "Since day one of my administration, I’ve made it my mission to build an economy that works for everyone and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour fulfills that promise to our working families," said Governor JB Pritzker . "This increase honors the workers who power our state and ensures they can better support their families, bringing us closer to a stronger, more equitable economy for all." "For too long, Illinois' working families have contributed to our shared home without fair compensation," said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton . "The increased minimum wage is a long-overdue recognition of those who keep us moving forward. I’m

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Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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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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ALTON — Alton Little Theater (ALT) is set to welcome the New Year with a lineup of four entertainment options in January and February, featuring a mix of comedy and historical dramas. The theater will host productions that include the Midwest premieres of works by three new playwrights, as well as a concert to kick off the season. The festivities begin on January 4 at 2 p.m. with "Sing in the New Year," a concert by regional favorite Thomas M. Taylor. Tickets for the event are priced at $25. Taylor's performance will showcase popular hits from Broadway, famous movies, and light opera, promising a vibrant start to the theater's schedule. Following the concert, ALT will present "The EXES," a comedy by Lenore Skomal, from January 24 to February 2. Skomal will travel from the East Coast to attend the premiere. This will be followed by George Bailey's play "Front Porch," which will run from February 14 to 16, with Bailey flying in from San Diego for the event. The final production

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A coalition of service providers, government officials, business leaders, and philanthropists want to create a regional rehousing machine

On This Day, Dec. 17, 1958 ...R.E.M. bassist and founding member Mike Mills was born in Orange County, California. He is best known for his songwriting and harmonizing backing vocals.After…

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The director of Missouri’s Department of Social Services will resign next month, allowing Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe to choose a new leader for the embattled agency. Robert Knodell’s last day as director of the department — which oversees foster care, Medicaid, other public assistance programs and services for delinquent youth — will be Jan. 13. He […]

ST. LOUIS — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. “December is the peak time for home fires involving candles and holiday decorations,” said Barry Falke, Chief Executive Officer, Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas. “Help protect your family by using battery-operated candles and practicing your two-minute escape plan with everyone in your household.” HOLIDAY DECORATING SAFETY TIPS Follow these safety tips and visit redcross.org/fire for more information. You can also download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores. If you must use candles, keep them away from anything that could burn, and place them out of reach of pets and children.

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding job seekers and employers that, effective January 1, 2025, all job postings made by employers with 15 or more employees will need to include pay scale and benefit information. This amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (IL EPA) was contained in HB 3129, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in 2023. The amendment brings greater transparency to the hiring process by giving prospective employees the opportunity to learn about what compensation and benefits the employer will offer for an open job position. Employers will also be required to extend transparency in opportunities by informing current employees about all open job postings, so that they might choose to apply. “Here in Illinois, we've taken action to close the pay gap and strengthen protections for workers — and these amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act are another critical

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A tractor trailer hauling paper rolls overturned Tuesday morning on a roundabout in Wildwood.

ST. LOUIS - In the Spirit of the Season, FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 have teamed up with MOVE-STL to raise awareness and funds for the life-changing work their organization does to help veterans and their families experiencing homelessness. MOVE-STL provides veterans with long-term supportive housing, transportation, therapy, emergency assistance, clinical case management, and [...]