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New research proposes a new, more expansive way to look at companies’ contribution to global net-zero.

A national flexitarian diet would reduce the amount of U.S. farmland by roughly the size of South Dakota.

Donald Trump is hellbent on punting abortion 100% to the states so that he himself doesn't have to take a stand on it. On Monday he extended this even further in an interview with Caitlin Huey-Burns of CBS News: As president, would you enforce the Comstock Act, which could prohibit the sale of, or the ...continue reading "Trump: Forget about the Comstock Act"

Yelp’s parameters included a dozen Midwestern states and no more than five restaurants per city to allow for geographic diversity.

The Word Up spoken word event happens every Tuesday night, but the most recent showcase is in honor of one man: Marcellus Williams.

It was the Cardinals' seventh loss in eight games against the Brewers this season, and left them 12 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central with a record of 61-64.

A critical stretch of 7th Street in Downtown St. Louis will soon get more than $3.5M in improvements. But not everyone is on board with the idea.

The city moved up from its 10th place ranking last year, as more affordable housing markets in the Midwest and Northeast dominate the list, the website said.

Blecch: My M-protein level has now increased from zero to 0.51 in just three months. When the CAR-T decided to stop working, my multiple myeloma didn't just saunter back, it roared back. Tomorrow I see a doctor about possibly participating in a clinical trial. Afterwards, I'll have to decide whether to take a chance on ...continue reading "Health update"

ALTON - Illinois Central School Bus and the Alton Community Unit School District #11 (ACUSD11) have issued statements following bussing complications on the first day of school. On Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, confusion about the bus routes resulted in some ACUSD11 students riding the bus after school and others being kept at school until parents picked them up. Parents have taken to social media to express their frustration. Many parents said they didn’t know where their kids were for up to two hours after school let out on Thursday. During the ACUSD11 Board of Education regular meeting on Aug. 20, 2024, Scott Allen identified himself as the regional operations manager for Illinois Central School Bus (ICSB). He apologized for the complications and said ICSB took “full responsibility” for the issues. “As you're aware, Illinois Central has had a particularly difficult start to the 24–25 school year,” Allen said. “On behalf of your student

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I don't subscribe to or read any of the morning political newsletters because I've never felt the need to be told what's important and what isn't. I'll make up my own mind, thank you very much. But this afternoon I happened to get referred to Politico's "West Wing Playbook," where I came across the following ...continue reading "BREAKING: Lynn got backsies in line (but not really)"

Many parents who have tried to contact the transportation department haven't been able to get through, parents told 5 On Your Side.

From longtime Biden aide Anita Dunn on how The Godfather can teach youngsters about the uses of power: Some very invaluable lessons in it that I just thought people should carry forward and the most surprising — and very upsetting — thing was how many people on this staff had never seen the movie. It's ...continue reading "Quote of the day: Don Corleone’s lessons for politics"

Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed on September 24 for the murder of St. Louis Post Dispatch reporter, Felicia Gayle.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A relic of American railroad history, Big Boy No. 4014, continues to captivate train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Originally delivered to Union Pacific Railroad in December 1941, this colossal locomotive has a storied past, having traveled over a million miles in its 20 years of service before its retirement in December 1961. Big Boy No. 4014 will depart on the "Heartland of America Tour" on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and travel across nine additional states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The eight-week tour concludes in late October. No. 4014 will be on display in the following locations: Sunday, Sept. 8: Rochelle, Illinois (Chicago metro area) Sunday, Oct. 6: Houston, Texas Thursday/Friday, Oct. 10-11: Fort Worth, Texas Big Boy No. 4014, part of a fleet of 25 locomotives built exclusively for Union Pacific, is notable for its immense size and engineering prowess.

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Located a short drive away, these spots offer picturesque downtowns, boutique shopping, and plenty of dining options.

The St. Clair County Coroner said the man who died was Trevion J. Brown.

Many educators say their districts aren’t supplying everything their students need. Non-profit groups, community organizations and even the courts are stepping in to help meet needs across the Midwest, but education advocates say it’s not a long-term solution.