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The holiday masks an unsavory reality. But "Un-Thanksgiving" offers something more satisfying.

GODFREY - Godfrey trustees voted on Tuesday to limit the number of video gaming establishments allowed in the village at one time. Village Board members unanimously approved an ordinance limiting the total number of video gaming licenses issued in the village to 24. Village Attorney Phil Lading said this number corresponds to Godfrey’s current number of gaming establishments, effectively banning any more from opening or operating. As was previously the case, only businesses with certain liquor licenses can legally operate gaming machines. This new limit doesn’t apply to all liquor licenses, just those that allow gaming - Class E and Class N. However, the ordinance states that if 24 Class E and/or N licenses have already been issued, all additional licenses are ineligible for video gaming. After some further clarification from the village attorney, trustees agreed that a limit was urgently needed on such establishments. Mayor Mike McCormick added that while exception

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Dead & Company are once again set to take up residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The band just announced a set of 18 new spring dates for their Dead Forever –…

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In documents filed with a Missouri federal court on Monday, Michelle Cummings, of Phoenix, voluntarily dismissed her case against Caleres.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee—called on President-elect Donald Trump to prove that he is serious about keeping his bold promise that he would mandate the federal government and insurance companies pay for all costs associated with IVF services. The House-passed NDAA, as it currently stands, would provide our nation’s servicemembers with the same level of IVF coverage that Members of Congress receive in 2025—though some Republicans in Congress are quietly attempting to remove that coverage after the House voted 217-199 to pass it. Trump could begin keeping his promise by simply telling those Republicans to end their efforts and ensure IVF is covered for servicemembers and military families. “Although the NDAA will be finalized by the 118th Congress, the fate of one key provision in H.R.

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EAST ST. LOUIS - A GoFundMe campaign has been organized for Dionna Samuels, an East St. Louis McDonald's employee who was shot and killed while at work in the drive-thru window. The fundraiser is organized by Chatyvia Franklin, an East St. Louis McDonald's cashier and “one of many friends, family members, and supporters” of Samuels, as she wrote on the GoFundMe page . “Dionna was a daughter, auntie, cousin, and sister. This is a devastating loss,” Franklin wrote. “Dionna was a very smart and lovable person; she did not deserve any of this. Nobody deserves to have to bury their child so suddenly because of gun violence. “She touched a lot of people and made so many bonds while working for the McDonald's company. She made sure everyone was doing their job the right way but also made sure everyone was comfortable and happy.” She added that contributions will help support the family and ensure Samuels is given a proper burial. &ldquo

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ALTON - Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 15 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This event was held on the First Friday of October and November and will enjoy its final installment on December 6, 2024, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Everyone who has their passport stamped at a minimum of 8 locations will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to any participating business. Free parking is available in the lot next to FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge Street, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00-8:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations. Start your evening by picking up your First Friday passport at any participating location, then hop

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Yuengling, a beer favorite for the East Coast and South, based out of the Pittsburgh area, is coming to Illinois in early 2025.

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community School District #9 is partnering with All God's Children Shall Have Shoes for its annual event held Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Famous Footwear at the Alton Square Mall. All God's Children Shall Have Shoes is an annual free socks and shoes program for local schools in the metro area. Students from Frohardt, Grigsby, Lake, Maryville, Mitchell, Prather and Wilson are participating in the event. Volunteers will assist the children in picking out a pair of shoes and a package of socks to take home. Buses were donated from First Student, Inc. to transport the students to and from Famous Footwear. Attached is a short video recap of the event from 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vt_5HdIDsY

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The St. Louis City Board of Elections is seeking a Manager of Recruiting and Outreach.

A woman is behind bars after she allegedly struck a pedestrian during a dispute Monday morning as crews worked to install Christmas lights for a bank in Franklin County.

A top UnitedHealth Group executive was fatally shot Wednesday morning in what police say was a targeted attack in New York, where the insurance giant was hosting an investor conference.

Experience the magic of the holidays at City Museum’s weirdly wonderful celebration. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 24, the uniquely wacky attraction will transform into a winter wonderland full of […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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Today on TAP: More Trump screwball nominations are going down, and he belatedly agrees to let the FBI vet nominees—meaning that still more will fall.

Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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