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The annual matchup between the Billkens’ and Cougars’ men’s and women’s sides returns to CITYPARK on September 8.

Following a merger with a rival company, Arch Resources Inc. will be headquartered in Pennsylvania.

ALTON - The Alton Marina will celebrate its 28th anniversary with a Margaritaville-themed party. From 7–10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, community members are invited to the free celebration at the marina, located at #1 Henry Street in Alton. Mark Klose and the Klose Kuarters Band will play, and Ole Morales Tacos will be onsite to offer “the original Alton tacos,” said Rob Honke, the marina’s general manager. “Everybody come down,” Honke said. “It doesn’t cost you anything to get in. Pop by the riverfront for the Food Truck Festival and then take a walk down and hang out with us. Save some room for Morales Tacos and a few cocktails.” Attendees can enjoy drink specials and merchandise giveaways throughout the night. The marina is also offering a special buy-one-get-one dockage deal in the week between the party and Labor Day weekend. The Alton Amphitheater is hosting the Food Truck Festival on Aug. 24, and Honke encourages

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THE 2ND ANNUAL TOUR de FLORISSANT WILL BE ON LABOR DAY Sept. 2 Mayor Tim Lowery and the City of Florissant are proud to partner with Big Shark Bicycle Company and\ announce that Historic Old Town Florissant will be the new host venue for the final day of the 2024 Bommarito Audi West County Gateway […]

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The ruling stems from a legal dispute that began shortly after London Tea Room moved in October 2022 from Tower Grove South to Downtown West.

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Welcome to another edition of 'This Day in History,' where we take a journey through time to revisit some of the most impactful events that have taken place on August 21. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Begin - 1858 Jumping back to the 19th century, August 21, 1858, marked the beginning of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates. These debates were a series of seven encounters between Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Illinois, and incumbent Senator Stephen A. Douglas, the Democratic Party candidate. The debates were primarily about the issue of slavery and its expansion into the territories. Lincoln's eloquence and moral stance against slavery, although he lost the Senate race, set the stage for his eventual presidential run and the broader national dialogue leading to the Civil War. Hawaii Becomes the 50th State - 1959 Fast forward to the mid-20th century, where August 21, 1959, saw Hawaii officially becoming the 50th state of the United States.

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The annual "comedy invasion" from November 14-16 will feature more than 150 artists.

In her newest book, activist and scholar adrienne maree brown offers a practical guide to empathy.

The award honors a story titled “Cody’s Wish,” which was reported by anchor Mike Bush and filmed and edited by photojournalist Tom Stasiak.

The new and improved Democrats sound like some very old and very good Democrats of long ago.

EDWARDSVILLE - A new challenge discussed at this week’s Edwardsville City Council meeting raises a question for the city’s drivers: could you go a week without driving anywhere? To give local commuters a firsthand look at the challenges faced every day by those who can’t drive (or choose not to), the city’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is encouraging residents to participate in the “Week Without Driving Challenge” from Monday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The local effort is inspired by a similar national movement led by America Walks , a nonprofit advocacy group that promotes safer, more walkable communities. BPAC member Aaron Newcom shared more about the challenge and its purpose at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “This is part of a national movement that was started a few years ago to bring attention to the challenges, the opportunities, and the realities that millions of Americans face every day b

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Superintendent Jennifer Collier understands why families weren’t inspired by the last Kansas City Public Schools building plan. “It really just felt like … trying to convince people why they should be OK with us taking away their school,” she said. A new plan to build at least two new schools and renovate others, reshuffle students […]

If you're a sushi lover, then you won't want to miss this episode. George and Cheryl chat with Nick Bognar, chef/owner of Indo and Sado, about his latest dining concept, slated to open in early fall.

AG Andrew Bailey, a Republican, stated in a June court filing that “evidence supporting conviction at trial was overwhelming,” despite the new DNA claims.

Being civil seems like the bare minimum of what we owe each other, yet studies show that incivility is on the rise in our country. A 2019 Pew Research survey found that 68% of those surveyed wanted elected officials to exhibit a tone of civility and respect in politics. Yet we watch politicians talk past each other […]

CHICAGO — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told reporters Tuesday that working-class people can see themselves in the new Democratic presidential ticket. “There’s a very distinct difference in these two people and where they stand with working-class people,” Fain said of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. […]

"I’m sure their barking dog and smoke alarm saved their lives,” said Sandy Kessler, the couple’s insurance agent and friend.

The Missouri Legislature expanded a tax credit for people who donate to crisis pregnancy centers right around the same time that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The resulting prohibition of nearly all abortions in Missouri led those pregnancy centers to take on a new tactic: taking their efforts to other states. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jonathan Ahl spoke with Jeremy Kohler of ProPublica who investigated how these taxpayer subsidized groups are operating.