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The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois, sparkles in winter as its annual Christmas light display illuminates the grounds. All are invited to witness the […]

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Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. […]

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than two million twinkling lights, beautiful […]

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GODFREY – Officials from Lewis and Clark Community College and Ameren Illinois met at the college’s Godfrey Campus, Dec. 10, to donate a 2006 Freightliner to the school’s Truck Driver Training program. L&C Board of Trustees President Dwight Werts said the truck will be a valuable training asset. “This truck can be used to train people to drive anything from a fire truck to a lumber truck to maybe even an Ameren truck,” he said. “I want to thank Ameren for being a great partner.” L&C President Ken Trzaska said the contribution is a testament to Ameren Illinois’ commitment to education and moving L&C’s programs forward. “We’re extremely grateful to Ameren for their generosity in supporting our Truck Driver Training program and Lewis and Clark in general,” he said. “We look at this as a great example of partnerships in the community and in the region.” Ameren Illinois has nearly 3,300

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A two-year-old boy was hospitalized after investigators say he accidentally shot himself with a misplaced gun Monday in St. Louis County.

GODFREY – A luncheon was held today at the Alton Wood River Sportsmen’s Club to show appreciation for the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and local government officials. The idea of Club President Harold Medford, the event was attended by Sheriff Jeff Connor, Chief Deputy Marcus Pulido, Lt. Bobby Weller, Mayor Mike McCormick, and County Board Member Linda Ogden. With the help of Steve Kochans and his efforts to coordinate with the Sheriff’s Department and Sportsmen’s Club, the luncheon was also attended by several supportive members of the community and Club board. Medford said that he hopes to make this an annual event, and to add an event honoring local firefighters. The Sportsmen’s Club, located in the Village of Godfrey, recently held an appreciation lunch for local veterans and had several hundred in attendance.

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The state-of-the-art, $60 million youth sports venue will include turf soccer fields, indoor ice rinks, a pro shop, training and fitness spaces, a restaurant and bar, and more.

The administrations of the St. Louis mayor and aldermanic president are set Wednesday to unveil a plan to set up city-held funds using the government's remaining $277 million in Rams settlement funds.

Musing on Krugman's column today makes me feel like Cassandra: doomed to never be believed. When you look around even a little bit, it's astonishing how good things are right now. I mean, take a look at this: The poorest group of Americans has an average household income of $56,000. The middle class is at ...continue reading "Life is good, says the second coming of Cassandra"

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states, including MO are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.  Missouri State Sen. Curtis Trent is sponsoring one of the proposals… which would empower local law officers…

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Brittany Longdon's grandmother died 16 years ago, but she seemed to be at her wedding on Nov. 30.

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder. Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from a patrol car, spun toward reporters and shouted something partly unintelligible while…

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How do you retrofit an Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) facade skin over  a precast exterior quickly and efficiently? That’s keeping mind that the client is an operating auto dealership. with needs for display space for vehicles and customers and employees moving on and offsite during working hours. That was the challenge that faced the Holland […]

The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is an important holiday tradition. Set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, the magical experience takes guests on a […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. is excited to announce the appointment of Peter Gruben, CFA, as Chief Investment Officer. In this key leadership role, Gruben will guide the bank’s investment strategies, ensuring comprehensive portfolio management solutions and delivering customized investment services for a variety of clients, including trust, agency, IRA, and charitable accounts. With his expertise, CNB aims to further enhance its reputation for providing exceptional investment management and fiduciary services. Gruben brings over 30 years of experience as an investment professional, offering a deep understanding of financial markets and a proven history of managing diverse portfolios. His extensive expertise spans trust and investment management, enabling him to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions tailored to individual and institutional needs. “We are thrilled to have Peter join our team,” said Norma Bellcoff, VP, Senior Trust Officer & Director

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A Missouri theme park was named the top destination to visit during the holidays, ranking above SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration, according to a new USA Today report.