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Putting the city’s police, fire and EMS dispatchers under one roof has been discussed for almost 20 years. Cross-training them to answer all calls is next.

EAST ST. LOUIS — Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will present a $500,000 check for the Parsons Place Preservation Project at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The funding is intended for Urban Strategies, Inc. to renovate the Parsons Place mixed-income apartment complex, aiming to catalyze future economic development and stabilize housing in East St. Louis. Budzinski secured the funding through a recent bipartisan government funding bill, following her request during the House of Representatives’ Community Project Funding process. Overall, she has obtained $136.1 million for various community projects across Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. “Earlier this year, I was proud to join colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass a government funding deal that provides critical federal resources to projects in Central and Southern Illinois,” Budzinski said. “I’m thrilled to have secured $500,000 for the Parsons Place Preservation

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Bruce Springsteen posed for pictures with The Bear star Jeremy Allen White at the New York premiere screening of The Boss’ upcoming documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E…

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It's a sad, yet somewhat true story that lurks down a secluded North County road near the Missouri river.

The bridge was closed in both directions starting Monday night after smoke from a vacant warehouse fire limited visibility.

WASHINGTON —Top advisers to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign held a Wednesday press conference including children who were separated from their parents under the highly criticized Trump administration immigration policy, as a warning of what a second term under the former president could bring for the Latino community. The press conference in Doral, Florida, came […]

Former President Donald Trump fielded questions from women voters during a Fox News town hall in Georgia that aired Wednesday, and dubbed himself “the father of IVF” while discussing the fertility treatment that grabbed the spotlight after an Alabama court’s ruling earlier this year. The GOP presidential nominee — who’s also called himself a “protector” of […]

We're less than three weeks away from the Nov. 5, 2024, general election. Registered voters in Missouri will have the chance to vote on candidates for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, and state offices, in addition to several proposed amendments.

You’re officially summoned to the darkest celebration in St. Louis. Sports & Social at Ballpark Village is hosting a new Halloween pop-up bar from Oct. 2 to Nov. 3. Guests […]

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Sammy Hagar has shared a classic Van Halen performance clip on YouTube.Hagar posted a video of the band — him, Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony — performing the 5150…

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Update for senior citizens about how the tax freeze credit will look on their bill, and how increases in other taxes will affect their total rates.

St. Louis can “break the mold and show the way forward” to end the argument that investing in downtown – which usually meant benefiting big companies and the amenities they wanted – will come at the expense of neighborhood needs, said Xavier de Souza Briggs, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro.

GRANITE CITY – Celebrating Global Peer Support Day on October 17, Chestnut Health Systems™ honors peers who have transformed their own struggles into beacons of hope for others. Recovery Coach Jessica Banner exemplifies this mission through her inspiring journey from adversity to advocacy. “Change is possible for everyone,” says Banner. “I’ve walked that path, and I’m here to walk alongside you.” In her role serving Madison County, Banner meets clients where they are—whether in libraries, encampments, or community centers. She distributes vital resources like Narcan® (Naloxone) and fentanyl test strips, while also connecting individuals to essential support networks. Her personal story of overcoming substance use and homelessness resonates deeply with those she serves, including one client who recently texted, “Thanks, Jess, for giving me my hope back. I’m on my way to detox.” Banner’s childhood

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EDWARDSVILLE/SPRINGFIELD - One positive development in the health care industry post-pandemic is the expansion of virtual care services. Greater access benefits patients and providers, bridging gaps to make a virtual visit convenient and secure. Health care providers and staff using telehealth in their practices – or who would like to – will learn about the latest innovations and developments in this evolving branch of medical care at SIU Medicine’s 2024 Telehealth Conference on Tuesday, October 29. The all-day event can be attended virtually or in person at Memorial Learning Center’s MG Nelson Family Auditorium, 228 W. Miller St. in Springfield. Medical experts will lead sessions on telehealth legislation, policies and compliance issues. Presenters will also share case examples of telehealth’s uses within specialty and hospital care, providers' perspectives on telehealth, and research and practical applications. The conference is designed for telehealth

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BELLEVILLE — Students and volunteers from Belleville East High School's First Priority group participated in a Mobile Packing Event recently, where they packed more than 91,000 meals for those in need. The event, held at a local venue, aimed to support Feed My Starving Children, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children worldwide. Volunteers worked together to assemble meal packets, contributing to a larger effort to combat hunger both locally and globally. The initiative is part of Belleville East First Priority's commitment to community service and helping those in need. The substantial number of meals packed highlights the dedication of the students and volunteers who took part in the event. As a Christian nonprofit organization, Feed My Starving Children is called to feed children who are hungry in body and spirit. FMSC volunteers come from all walks of life from family, co-workers, students and strangers to help feed starving children.

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Florissant is welcoming a new location of a popular grocer on Thursday.

GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey and Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project are working with youth volunteers to help plant trees at two Parks in Godfrey at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Tree Planting is made possible thanks to a Recover, Replant, Restore! grant from Trees Forever . “Planting native trees adds diversity to Godfrey’s tree canopy and will provide food and shelter for wildlife in our Parks,” says Chris Logan, Director of Godfrey Parks . “Trees provide critical shade amidst an ever-warming climate, improve air quality, and are essential to our ecosystems. We’re grateful to Trees Forever for providing funding to plant more trees in Godfrey, and look forward to working with volunteers on October 18 to add more trees to our landscape that will benefit our community for years to come.” The Recover, Replant, Restore! grant is funded through a partnership between Trees Forever, the Illinois Department of Natural

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