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(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5.

Carl Phillips was day-drinking last year when he found out he won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry. The recently-retired Washington University professor is now out with a new book, “Scattered Snows, to the North.” STLPR arts & culture senior reporter Jeremy D. Goodwin talks with Phillips about the prestigious recognition and his new book, “Scattered Snows, to the North.”

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – An Effingham County man is facing multiple federal charges for accusations of defrauding and stealing more than $330,000 from an elderly individual. A federal grand jury charged Edward L. Stief, Jr., 41, with five counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of monetary transaction in criminally derived property. “Financial exploitation of vulnerable populations is deplorable, and the Department of Justice is committed to supporting victims and combatting elder abuse in its many forms against offenders intent on enriching themselves at another’s expense,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. According to the charging document, Stief convinced the victim to appoint him as his Financial and Healthcare Power of Attorney in May 2023. In October 2023, Stief persuaded the victim to leave a nursing home facility and move into his full-time care. Stief was a signatory on the victim’s bank accounts, talked the victim into

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a pivotal $20 million commitment to further elevate Illinois’ position as a national leader in technology and innovation through the Venture Investment for Semiconductor Technology Advancement (VISTA) initiative. This strategic funding will strengthen Illinois’ already robust ecosystem, catalyzing transformative innovations and attracting substantial private investments that will drive the state’s leadership in semiconductor technology. ? “Here in Illinois, we’re providing the critical support that startups need to thrive and advancing sectors that will define tomorrow’s technology,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “With a $20 million commitment to the VISTA initiative, we’re pushing the boundaries in semiconductor technology and bringing in investments that will further cement Illinois as a leader in both

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"Spire is on the scene but this will be a massive project," the Kirkwood Police Department said. There was no threat to area residents as of Thursday afternoon.

ALTON - Antoine and Antonia Phillips, siblings from Alton Illinois, have earned the honor of representing Team USA in wrestling at the Deaflympics 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. This announcement was made by the duo, who expressed their excitement and are seeking support to cover their participation expenses. Antoine Phillips, a freshman at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, is majoring in Precision Manufacturing Technology. He is a member of the RIT wrestling team and will compete in the 73 kg weight class for men’s wrestling at the Deaflympics. Antoine has previously been an IWCOA State Qualifier and was selected to wrestle in the Illinois vs. Missouri All Star Dual. Antonia Phillips, a sophomore at Aurora University in Illinois, is majoring in Sports Management and Marketing. She is a member of the Aurora Women’s wrestling team and has a notable record, including being the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Champion in 2022 for 140 lbs. Antonia also placed third

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From Leader Publications:  The Jefferson County Council recently approved a rezoning request and final plans for a new housing development in the Fenton area, with reservations. The development, called Hillcrest, will include 40 housing units with duplexes, triplexes and one quadplex on nearly 9 acres of land at 801 Romaine Creek Road near Hwy. 141. […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis on Friday, the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.’s death, said a new $8.5 million shopping plaza is designed to promote economic growth in Dellwood, Ferguson and the surrounding communities. “Built on the ashes of division, discord, frustration, and pain, the Urban League […]

The leading candidates for Missouri’s U.S. Senate seat have been debating the setting and number of debates they will have during this fall’s campaign.

From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  A major new development proposed for the Webster Groves campus of KVC Missouri, formerly Great Circle, was met with strong opposition from residents at a Monday, Aug. 5, plan commission public hearing. Despite assurances from project officials, residents’ concerns over a proposed pediatric mental health campus prompted St. Louis Children’s Hospital and […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  One of the St. Louis region’s largest private companies and its largest homebuilder has appointed its first female president. Builder McBride Homes has promoted its general counsel, Jeannie Aumiller, to the position of president, effective immediately, the company said Monday in a news release. The role of president was previously […]

You may recall that RFK Jr.’s nonsense-peddling anti-vax organization “Children’s Health Defense” (CHD) sued Meta back in 2020 for the apparent crime of fact-checking and limiting the reach of the anti-vax nonsense it posted. Three years ago, the case was tossed out of court (easily) with the court pointing out that Meta is (*gasp*) a […]

The original article comes from Cook County Chronical on August 15, 2024 Nine local initiatives and activities have been given grants to support planning efforts and develop transportation improvements. Administered by IDOT using $7.5 million in federal funds, with matching funds of $1.25 million from the state and $741,000 from local governments, the grants are designed to advance the objectives […]

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SPRINGFIELD – Due to Thursday evening’s weather forecast, the start time for the Jonas Brothers concert has been moved up to 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The sold-out pre-show party will begin at 4:30 p.m. Concert tickets are still available online at ticketmaster.com or at the Grandstand box office. The 2024 Illinois State Fair runs through August 18 in Springfield. Stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements from the Illinois State Fair by connecting with us via Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

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Former President Donald Trump asked a New York court Thursday to delay until after November’s presidential election his sentencing for the 34 state felonies the court convicted him of in May. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled a sentencing hearing for Sept. 18. But that date overlaps with early voting in the presidential election and gives Trump […]

The 173-room Element Charlotte Uptown Hotel is the latest addition to the Charlotte, N.C. arts, entertainment and cultural district. The developer, St. Louis-based Midas Hospitality, celebrated the grand opening of the nine-story, extended-stay hotel in July. Midas partnered with American Bank of Freedom and Twain Financial to finance the project. Midas is also managing the […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service announced the finalists and winner of the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, during a ceremony in Springfield. The City of Edwardsville's Challenger Baseball program was honored with the prestigious Governor's Cup. The award ceremony, held at Erin’s Pavilion, recognized the City of Edwardsville for its partnership with the Madison County Challenger Baseball program, which provides children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball on a fully accessible field at Plummer Family Park. Governor J.B. Pritzker praised the finalists for their community-driven efforts. “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and community-driven spirit than in Illinois,” Pritzker said. “This year’s Governor’s Hometown Awards finalists embody that very spirit, exemplifying how collectiv

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Police responded just after 7 p.m. to the crash at eastbound Interstate 44 and Broadway.

The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial, raised $59,000 at its annual golf classic, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Now in its tenth year, Poettker’s annual golf […]

Clayco’s design, construction, and real estate companies are providing the construction processing power to complete the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a massive development devoted to commercial deployment of quantum computing. The new Quantum Campus, anchored by PsiQuantum, at the former US Steel site on Chicago’s South Side marks a significant milestone in establishing […]