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Canyon Cafe is ending a 30-year run at the upscale Frontenac mall.

EAST ST. LOUIS - Growing up in East St. Louis and graduating from Assumption Catholic High School, I never imagined that one day I’d be named president of Ameren Illinois. But as I prepare to step into this role on January 1, 2026, I find myself reflecting on the journey that brought me here — a path paved with hard work, mentorship, and a deep connection to the community that raised me. I still remember the moment that sparked my interest in the utility industry. I was a kid, standing

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that since President Donald J. Trump took office on January 20, 2025, lawsuits filed by Raoul’s office have protected approximately $6.6 billion in federal funding for the state of Illinois and critical programs and services that support individuals, families and organizations across the state. In the past year, Raoul’s office has filed more than 50 lawsuits defending the rule of law and the civil rights of all Illinoisans,

The hiring fair will take place on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the SLATE office

ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild the

Rush is set to revisit their 10th studio album, 1984's Grace Under Pressure.The band will release Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition on March 13 in five different formats, including a limited-edition…

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ST. LOUIS - Tyler “Tai” Davis, a multifaceted artist and chef known for his contributions to the St. Louis arts and culinary scenes, died suddenly on Jan. 9, 2026, at age 41. Davis was widely recognized for his diverse talents as a chef, painter, photographer, cellist, fashion designer, and mentor, as well as for his philanthropic work and advocacy for mental health. Davis was the featured celebrity artist at Mooneyham Art, which announced that his entire collection is currently

Missouri lawmakers are considering a package of bills they hope will curb child sex trafficking, train first responders to recognize signs of sex trafficking and shift punishment away from survivors. The bills would also establish the crime of “grooming a minor,” defined in the legislation as a pattern of behavior by an adult intended to […]

Glass and metal artists Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway are bringing the magic of New Orleans to Third Degree Glass for a two-month exhibition titled, The Many Faces of Mardi […]

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This fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present a landmark exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most influential and provocative artists of our time. Featuring […]

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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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A St. Louis man will appear in court Tuesday afternoon for allegedly breaking into a building owned by Anheuser-Busch in the Kosciusko neighborhood.

Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70."After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain…

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OHLMAN, IL. — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Ohlman, Illinois, in central Illinois early Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 1:27 a.m. Central Time about 3 miles north-northeast of Ohlman at a shallow depth of approximately 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles), making it more noticeable despite its moderate size. The tremor was felt across parts of Christian and Sangamon counties, including areas as far as the Metro East region

“New year, new me” sounds like an ancient proverb—but it’s closer to a catchy slogan than a timeless saying. That surprise matters because the phrase feels bigger than it is. People use it to announce a fresh start, to post a gym selfie, or to joke about quitting a habit for 48 hours. It has become a shorthand for self-improvement, reinvention, and hope. But where did it actually come from, and why did it spread so fast? A phrase that feels old, but isn’t Unlike

A On January 20, 1942, senior officials of Nazi Germany met in a lakeside villa in Berlin for what became known as the Wannsee Conference. The meeting did not start the Holocaust, which was already underway, but it helped organize it. Participants discussed how to coordinate the deportation of Jewish people across Europe and how different government agencies would cooperate in carrying out mass murder. It mattered at the time because it turned genocide into a managed state project with shared