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The ongoing archival series of Joni Mitchell albums continues with Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), due out Oct. 4.Available as a six-CD, a four-LP or a digital version,…

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"Dead End Thoughts Under a Crawling Sky" is out August 16, with a release show at Red Flag planned for the following night.

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CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker, joined by legislators, civil rights leaders, and activists, recently signed multiple bills designed to further protect reproductive rights in Illinois. The package of bills signed includes HB581, which ensures that pregnant women can access needed emergency medical care, HB5239, which expands Illinois’ shield laws, and HB4867, which clarifies and expands the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions. “It is no longer enough to legislate for the current moment. We sadly have to anticipate a future when the Supreme Court and other bad actors further restrict and punish women seeking to exercise their medical rights and control over their bodies. ? These new laws will ensure that women in Illinois and those travelling from out of state can avoid persecution and discrimination on every level,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “These laws work together alongside the legislation my administration

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EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) is celebrating Environmental Educator Jolena Pang, recently selected as one of the RiverBend Growth Association and Alton Telegraph’s 20 Under 40 Professionals for 2024. This recognition honors 20 outstanding young leaders under 40 years of age who have made significant contributions to their communities and industries. Pang joined NGRREC 15 months ago and has quickly made an impact through her dedication to environmental education and innovation. Her efforts include organizing the exhibitors and layout for the 21st Annual Water Festival, launching NGRREC's inaugural World Water Day Photo Contest and Exhibit, and spearheading the revitalization of Project WET (Water Education Today) in Illinois. “Jolena's recognition is a testament to her passion for connecting to people with the natural world and her remarkable dedication and innovation," said former NGRREC Environmental

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SPRINGFIELD – Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience. Grandstand If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tickets to your Ticketmaster app, prior to arriving at the Fairgrounds. This will ensure you have a consistent and reliable wifi signal to minimize any delays getting into the concert. New this year: For the safety of artists and their audiences, no outside drink containers will be allowed inside the Grandstand during concert events. This includes, but is not limited to: Bottles Cans Stanley and other reusable cups Refillable souvenir cups Additionally, all beverages sold within the Grandstand will be opened at the time of sale. Drinks sold on the track (standing room only section) will be poured into a plastic cup. No bottles or cans will be allowed on the track. Weather All Grandstand concerts are rain or shine. The decision to cancel a concert due to severe

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The exhibition centered on womanhood is the St. Louis artist's first solo show.

ALTON - Foster’s Light in the Dark , a new nonprofit in the Riverbend region, will host an Overdose Awareness Day event. From 6–8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Russell Commons Park in Alton, community members can learn about substance use resources and honor those who have been lost. Attendees will light candles for their loved ones, share local resources and learn more about Foster’s Light in the Dark. “Our community needs this. We need this,” said Christina Foster Beegle, founder of Foster’s Light in the Dark. Beegle started the organization to remember people who have been lost to drug overdose or suicide. She is open about her own history of substance use and the loss of her three brothers to suicide. The nonprofit aims to eventually build a memorial park in Alton that provides a space for community members to honor their loved ones. Beegle knows it’s expensive to hold a funeral or burial, so they hope to shoulder

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey narrowly avoided being questioned under oath about his contact with a Jackson County official when he was granted a motion to dismiss his lawsuit against the county on Thursday.  Bailey, who filed suit against the county late last year over its property tax assessment process, was ordered by the judge […]

The St. Louis icon was arrested at about 5 a.m. Wednesday at the Hollywood Casino.

Rashad Farmer was murdered in 2015 in the Wells Goodfellow Neighborhood. He was only 23 years old, and his case is still unsolved.

Director of 15 world premieres for the company, Robinson has been its artistic director since 2008.

From Missouri Independent:  Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, on Wednesday said he will leave his post after almost nine years on the job. McKenna announced his decision near the end of a meeting of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in Poplar Bluff. He did not give a date for his […]

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make several stops this week in the St. Louis region this week.

On This Day, Aug. 8, 1987 ...U2 found themselves atop the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time with “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” the second single off their first…

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Tommy Lee insists that Ozzy Osbourne really did snort a line of ants.The notorious metal tale was said to have taken place in the '80s while the Prince of Darkness was…

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St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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From Construction Dive:  Aging infrastructure and emerging PFAS regulations are driving a surge in water and environmental projects, said Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada during the company’s third quarter earnings call this week. “We achieved double-digit growth in our water and environmental markets,” said Pragada during the earnings call. “Water continues to be a foundational element […]