Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order banning the sale of psychoactive cannabis products, effective September 1, due to concerns over health effects and marketing tactics targeting young consumers.
World Wide Technology Raceway is preparing to host its first NASCAR Cup Series playoff race and its first NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, a big step forward for motor racing in the St. Louis region.
The St. Louis area is celebrating Labor Day with the Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Gardens, the Queeny Art Fair, the Water Lantern Festival, the Big Muddy Blues Festival, and the St. Nicholas Greek Festival, all of which offer a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Enjoy Illinois 300, the annual NASCAR Cup Series race held at World Wide Technology Raceway, in 2025 will shift from its typical June date as it joins NASCAR’s playoff roster.
ST. JACOB – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that bridge repairs on Illinois 4 at U.S. 40 in Madison County will require lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Temporary traffic signals will maintain two-way traffic for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of November. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone and detour route. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
The health department announced its crackdown despite Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s recent rejection of emergency rules by the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco prohibiting the sale of embargoed items at liquor stores.
GRAFTON - Raging Rivers will offer free admission to first responders this weekend. From Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, first responders can enter the water park for free with a valid work ID or badge. EMTs, police officers, firefighters and hospital workers are invited to take advantage of this offer. “We want to give back to them,” said Jeremy Hayes, park manager at Raging Rivers. “They’ve given so much for us all the time, and we just recognize what they do for the community. It’s our way of giving a little bit back to them.” Located at 100 Palisades Parkway in Grafton, the water park is a local fixture for families across the Riverbend. From now until Sept. 8, Raging Rivers is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Hayes noted that Raging Rivers typically closes after Labor Day weekend, but they decided to remain open for an extra weekend this year due to the warmer weather. This
Todd Fox’s clients have included Guy Ritchie and his then-wife Madonna; Janet Jackson, the Eagles, Jay-Z, U.S. Supreme Court justices and United Nations officials. His team members plan, organize and direct security plans, enabling their clients to “function safely anywhere at any time.”
BELLEVILLE – Frank Booker's contributions to his community and country have left an indelible mark, and he will be long remembered for his dedication and service. Booker, a retired member of the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission and a decorated veteran of the United States Army, has died at age 91. Booker, who served in the 101st Airborne Division, distinguished himself as the second-highest-ranking recruit out of 498. His exceptional service extended beyond the military, as he also owned Panorama Lanes in Belleville, which became a renowned event space for the region. Booker served on the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission for 37 years. A cherished memory captured in a photograph depicts a surprise dinner held in 2022, commemorating his retirement from the commission due to health concerns. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department expressed their condolences to Booker's family, including his wife, children, and extended family,
Step aside Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, there’s a new contender in town for who will give us the most batshit crazy opinions regarding the internet. This week, a panel on the Third Circuit ruled that a lower court was mistaken in dismissing a case against TikTok on Section 230 grounds. But, in order to […]
Rod Stewart is setting the record straight about the state of his marriage to Penny Lancaster.The rocker took to social media to respond to a recent Daily Mail article that claimed…
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