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St. Louis resident Lerenzo L. Arnold, 22, died of multiple gunshot wounds at the scene of an early Saturday morning shooting in Brooklyn, Illinois.

Eckert’s Farm in Belleville, Illinois, has announced the return of its sunflower experience. During the Sunflower Farm Experience from July 25 to Aug. 4, guests can enjoy a field of […]

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CHICAGO – Today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law, the Democratic National Convention announced several new accessibility milestones, including the construction of the first ADA-compliant ramp in Democratic National Convention history that provides direct access to the convention floor. This is a custom, first-of-its-kind ramp that the convention is building at the United Center to ensure delegates, media, volunteers, and guests who request accommodations can access the convention floor. This historic step will help to ensure that more delegates with ADA needs can be seated directly on the floor, which has not always been the case in previous years. As part of Democrats’ commitment to making this convention the most accessible in history, the following accommodations will also be available: Designated accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible entrances Accessible restrooms Dedicated spaces at the United Center

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ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.?? In thanks, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15 MISSOURI Crawford Bourbon 8/12/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bourbon

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Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Women ... are more animated. They look at each other. They engage in conversation. It’s not so obvious with men. Conversation is more internal with us.

Parties are seeking an end to a decade-plus dispute about Ameren's illegal air pollution, centered on how many electric buses and air filters the company should pay for, as punishment.

Scattered showers continue across eastern counties, with highs in the upper 80s and heat index values approaching the mid 90s, while dangerous heat returns on Monday and Tuesday, with an excessive heat warning in place for the immediate metro region.

With nearly $3.4 billion from the climate law, the U.S. General Services Administration is working to slash emissions from building operations and construction.

City of Life Christian Church and Freedom City Church are hosting a free "Oneness Friends and Family Weekend" in partnership with Affinia Healthcare, offering school physicals, screenings, immunizations, free supplies, backpacks, financial advice, haircuts, styling, and giveaways.

The St. Charles River Walk Market offered exclusive discounts and deals from local businesses, providing a unique blend of family fun and community engagement.

On June 19, 1917, thousands of people marched in New York City to protest the East St. Louis massacre, and today the NAACP will pay tribute to Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old woman shot and killed by police in her home in Illinois earlier this month.

Selwyn Jones, uncle of George Floyd, spoke at the International Community Leadership Summit in St. Louis to promote change and honor his nephew.

A 25-year-old woman was shot at a downtown St. Louis gas station on July 27, while a 28-year-old woman was also in the vehicle but not injured, and the victim was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.

Former President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement in the Missouri GOP gubernatorial primary finally arrived Saturday night, with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Sen. Bill Eigel forced to share the honor. All three quickly crowed to supporters about Trump’s endorsement, never mentioning the fact that it was split three ways. […]