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Soulcial Kitchen to Debut 'The Chef & The General' Food Truck at Alton Block Party

6 days 15 hours ago
ALTON — At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, Soulcial Kitchen will unveil its newest mobile addition — The Chef & The General food truck — at the Block Party for Good in downtown Alton. The debut marks far more than the launch of another food truck. It is the next chapter in Soulcial Kitchen’s Currency of Caring movement and a public statement that food, done right, is one of the most powerful tools we have to restore dignity, build community, and remind every neighbor

Wait, the Missouri Legislature had a ... 'normal' final week of session?!

6 days 16 hours ago
On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.

Wait, the Missouri Legislature had a ... 'normal' final week of session?!

6 days 16 hours ago
On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.

St. Louis libraries reopen after tornado repairs

6 days 17 hours ago
More than a year after a May 16 tornado, the Cabanne and Julia Davis library branches in St. Louis have reopened to the public. Both libraries underwent repairs from damage caused by the storm, which included "exploding" drop ceilings and are considered crucial community assets.
Patrick Clark

Major Repairs Begin on Hardin's Joe Page Bridge

6 days 17 hours ago
HARDIN — Repairs began Monday, May 18, 2026, on the Joe Page Bridge in Hardin, with two-way traffic maintained by temporary signals. IDOT said construction is projected to be completed by June 30, 2027. “IDOT is investing $22 million to maintain the bridge in a state of good repair,” IDOT said. “This work will include daytime lane closures.” IDOT urged motorists to plan for delays during the work. “Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged

Lawsuit asks judge to force decision on Missouri gerrymandering referendum

6 days 17 hours ago
A new lawsuit filed Monday asks a Cole County judge to force Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to decide whether a referendum challenging Missouri’s new congressional map qualifies for the November ballot before voters cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary. The political action committee People Not Politicians, which submitted petitions to put the […]
Rudi Keller

Madison County 4-H Honors Senior Karlie Knebel's Achievements

6 days 18 hours ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The University of Illinois Extension’s Madison County 4-H is recognizing senior Karlie Knebel as the school year comes to an end, highlighting her experiences in the youth program and her plans to attend Murray State University to study animal and equine science. Knebel, whose parents are Corey and Stacey Knebel, said the best part of participating in 4-H was the people she met through her club and at the fair. She is completing five years in 4-H. “The

DC Court Orders ICE To Stop Engaging In Warrantless Arrests

6 days 18 hours ago
Judge Beryl Howell has now told ICE at least twice: it’s not allowed to grade its own papers. Since Trump’s return to office, the federal government has been engaged in a months-long purge of anyone who looks a bit foreign. ICE has increasingly relied on administrative warrants to do everything including enter homes to effect […]
Tim Cushing

St. Louis police face subpoena after skipping budget meeting

6 days 18 hours ago
St. Louis City aldermen voted Monday to move forward with a subpoena for the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners. This action follows the police commissioners' absence from a budget meeting regarding their proposed spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
Kelley Hoskins