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Train lovers of all ages will delight in these displays and experiences.

While the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is taking up a sizable share of the spotlight, down-ballot races will influence who wields legislative power next year.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Marcone, a distributor of home appliance parts, HVAC, plumbing and other equipment, has relocated its St. Louis branch office. Marcone on Monday reopened its St. Louis branch location at 111 Rock Cliff Circle Court in south St. Louis County, relocating from 2675 Scott Ave. in the city of St. Louis’ […]

Here are a few great spots across the region to get hyped up for the holidays.

From West Newsmagazine:  A 10-lot subdivision was approved for a 3.98-acre tract of land located at Ballwin Acres, west of Meadowbrook Country Club Estates, east of Kehrs Mill Road and south of Wendimill Drive. Ballwin Acres is an 18-lot development originally platted by St. Louis County in 1925. Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. on […]

Monday night (Nov. 4th)  was an evening of anniversaries for the Painting and Decorating Foundation. The organization held its 45th Annual Fellowship and Awards Banquet. Attendees got to hear former Rams coach Mike  Martz and former Rams Linebacker Mike Jones — both St. Louis residents — recount the the victory of “The Greatest Show on […]

From Riverbender:  The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Nov. 13, 2024 in Collinsville. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive. Representatives from the offices and bureaus who oversee both technical and administrative support […]

ST. LOUIS - Crime continued to decrease in St. Louis in October, new data released by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department show, with homicides being at the lowest levels seen in years. As of Nov. 4, St. Louis has seen 125 homicides so far this year. That’s down from 142 at that time last year, 170 at that time in 2022, 168 at that time in 2021, and 220 at this time in 2020. The monthly National Incident Based Reporting System report for October shows meaningful decreases compared to October 2023 across all major crime categories: Crimes against a person: -15% Crime against property: -31% Crime against society: -7% All other offenses: -17% “We still have work to do to bring crime down further, but I am so proud of our Police Department, the Office of Violence Prevention, the office of Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, and our community partners for the fantastic work they are doing to hold criminals accountable and prevent crime before it happens,” said

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From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  A long-planned extension of Grant’s Trail into Kirkwood is under design now that city leaders have secured $9.3 million in funding, including significant federal grants. The idea to extend the popular, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail has been around for at least a decade, but it has taken a number of years […]

From St. Louis Business Journals:  A nonprofit that provides homes to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is seeking a site in St. Louis County to expand into the development of apartment buildings. St. Louis-based Promise Community Homes, founded in 1973 as Rainbow Village, received a multiyear grant for a new apartment building from the […]

From Riverbender.com:  Plans for two significant new National Scenic Byway corridor activation projects are moving forward in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois with both slated to open Spring 2026 along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway between Hartford and Grafton. The new Byway Discovery Center, a 4,500-square-foot visitor […]

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a wide variety of services for readers. From their Dial-a-Story program to their multiple book clubs, Hayner offers something for every reader in the community. Mary Cordes, director of the Hayner Public Library District, noted that there are many services and programs available at Hayner’s official website , including plenty of resources for local bookworms. “Once you become a reader, you just want more and more and more and more,” Cordes said. Dial-a-Story is a popular feature that allows you to call Hayner’s line at 618-462-TALE (618-462-8253) to listen to a story recorded by a Hayner staff member. These stories are geared toward young children and take approximately five minutes to listen to. Cordes noted that they have added new features to the Dial-a-Story program, so there are now five stories to choose from every time you call in. They also started recording chapter books for older young

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In recent years, Marcus has also been known as an outspoken Republican party fundraiser.

The Painters Union has driven a bus through swing states trying to turn out union members for Kamala Harris. It hasn’t been the smoothest ride.

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that more than 200 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators from his office will be monitoring the general election throughout Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. It has been the Attorney General’s office’s longstanding practice to monitor Election Day in Illinois to ensure that voters’ rights are protected and polling places are accessible. Raoul urged voters to call his office if they encounter suspected improper or illegal activity. Chicago and northern Illinois voters can call 1-866-536-3496. Central and southern Illinois voters can call 1-866-559-6812. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can reach the office by using the 7-1-1 relay service. “The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights we have as Americans. My office has and continues to monitor polling places throughout the state on Election Day to ensure that right is protected,” Raoul said. “Voters

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On This Day, Nov. 5, 1971 ...Elton John released his fourth studio album, Madman Across The Water, featuring nine tracks composed and performed by Elton, with lyrics written by his…

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Excited to invite you to the Fall Art Exhibition & Opening on August 14, 4-7pm. at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Featured artists are Barb Flunker, Rob Niemeier and Phil […]

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Elsie Parker and “The Poor People of Paris” return to The Sheldon to bring you a variety of French popular music and jazz. Elsie’s Parker’s woodwind playing (clarinet/flute/tenor sax) is […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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