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On This Day, Dec. 13, 2008 ...Joe Walsh married Marjorie Bach in Los Angeles, California. Bach is the sister of actress Barbara Bach, who has been married to Ringo Starr since 1981, meaning the union made…

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The legislation is part of a broader push to inject religious teachings into schools and comes as a growing number of Republicans nationally have openly embraced arguments that American politics and culture are rooted in the Christian faith.

Some health care problems, like Luigi Mangione’s excruciating back pain, are complex and mysterious. But the ultimate villain is pretty straightforward.

ALTON - Get into the holiday spirit while giving back to the community with live music, a visit from Santa, and more at the 10th annual “Tunes For Toys” toy drive and fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at the Post Commons in Alton. The price of entry is either a new, unwrapped toy or a $10 cash donation. All toy donations will benefit Riverbend Family Ministries , while all cash donations will support Faces Not Forgotten . Attendees can visit with a very special guest, Santa Claus himself, from 5 to 7 p.m. They can also enjoy some free food courtesy of a donation from Decaro’s, but only while supplies last. The winners of this year’s “ Deck the Town! ” decorating contest will be announced at 5:30 p.m., with less than 24 hours left until the polls close . The evening’s live musical entertainment, a performance from Miss Jubilee, will begin at 7 p.m. Alton Odyssey Tours, one of the event’s local business sponsors,

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This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss archiving nostalgia, newsworthiness, and plans for 2025.

CHICAGO – Illinois Lottery players still have a chance to become mega-rich as the Mega Millions jackpot has hit a cool $670 million for tonight’s drawing. If won, this would be the eighth largest Mega Millions jackpot won in U.S. history. Two people have won a Mega Millions jackpot this year: In March a player in New Jersey won a life-changing $1.28 billion; and in June an Illinois Lottery player won an astonishing $552 million playing Mega Millions on the Illinois Lottery mobile app – the largest prize ever won by an online lottery player in the U.S. Throughout 2024, seven Illinois Lottery players have won prizes of $1 million or more with Mega Millions. Mega Millions is played every Tuesday and Friday night. Tickets are $2 each, and players can add the Megaplier for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

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The rumors regarding the casting of Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films continues, with Deadline now reporting Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison.And it sounds like he’s getting ready for the part,…

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School officials said they made the decision out of "an abundance of caution."

District 1 is investigating a shooting that happened just before midnight, on December 12, in the 4600 block of Oregon. A 30-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen was transported to a nearby hospital by private conveyance. The 30-year-old woman was uncooperative with police and gave inconsistent statements. Officers received a call […]

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Two men were shot during an attempted drug deal that turned violent Thursday evening in St. Louis, police say. The victims ran to a nearby casino for help moments later.

As you’re breaking out your shiny new calendar, mark down some of these sure-fire memory-makers to have the best year yet.

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined IBM’s Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos, Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) CEO Harley Johnson, and industry stakeholders to announce the new National Quantum Algorithm Center. This groundbreaking Center will be fueled by IBM’s next-generation, modular quantum computer (“IBM Quantum System Two”), and will aim to advance the exploration of quantum-centric supercomputing across industries, furthering Illinois’ status as a leader in emerging technology and a global quantum computing capital. “We’re making Illinois the global quantum capital and the center for job growth in the quantum industry – a true center of innovation with the power to solve the world’s most pressing and complex challenges and create jobs and investment for our state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The groundbreaking National Quantum Algorithm

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Every day, Missourians pay a small tax with each purchase they make that’s been supporting conservation efforts in the state. And now that Missouri is in a drought alert, those dollars are helping farmers prepare. Since 1984, Missourians have approved the tax, which is one-tenth of a percent on every purchase, every 10 years. In […]

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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The Great Rivers Biennial Art Award (GRB) recognizes and fosters artistic talent in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The artists selected receive $20,000 in unrestricted funding and are featured […]

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Shinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. For more than two decades, Sawada – who is based in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture – […]

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