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SAUGET – Governor JB Pritzker, Crysalis Biosciences Inc. and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement for Crysalis’ $239.5 million investment to develop a first-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. The investment, which creates at least 35 new jobs in Sauget, will transform the fuel and chemical industry while reducing the carbon footprint in Illinois by manufacturing SAF, an alternative jet fuel made with a smaller carbon footprint. “There is no better state equipped for the sustainable fuel industry than Illinois,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With a $239.5m investment through REV Illinois, Crysalis Biosciences will build a groundbreaking sustainable aviation fuel plant right here in our state – advancing our mission to drive economic growth while reducing our carbon footprint. This marks a new era of clean energy production

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A Normandy, Missouri, man is accused of fatally shooting his cousin earlier this month at a home in Jennings.

Schools in the St. Louis region have faced at least 30 threats over the last two weeks alone.

Ryan Traiteur has taken his skills from the backyard game to the next level.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced charges against Anthony Naceanceno, 26, of Houston, Texas, for Robbery First Degree and three counts of Kidnapping. Naceanceno, who resides in the 6600 block of Westover Street, is currently being held without bond. According to the probable cause statement, at 4:52 p.m. on September 26, 2024, Naceanceno allegedly entered a business located in the 4200 block of Bayless Avenue. "He reportedly informed staff members that he was armed and ordered them into another room. Naceanceno is accused of stealing over $2,000 in U.S. currency, surveillance equipment, and the staff members' cell phones," the St. Louis County probable cause statement said in this case. Naceanceno was arrested the following day inside the vehicle believed to have been used in the crime. Police recovered the victims' cell phones and a substantial amount of U.S. currency during the arrest. The investigation

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ST LOUIS -- Missouri voters, your chance to shape the upcoming U.S. Senate debate is here. Incumbent Republican Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce have agreed to a live televised debate on October 31, 2024, and we want your input. How to Participate We're inviting viewers to submit questions for this high-stakes political [...]

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School graduate Henry E. Maul was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II. Now, his daughter is telling his story. Diana Halstead compiled her father’s diary into a book titled “Writings from the Barbed Wire Hotel.” But she knew she wasn’t done yet. She decided to start a podcast called “Welcome to the Barbed Wire Hotel,” set to premiere on Nov. 11, 2024, where veterans and current service members can talk about their experiences in the military. “After I put together my dad’s book, it was like, there is something I still need to do,” Halstead said. “This is how I can get stories out like my dad’s.” The podcast invites veterans to talk about why they decided to enlist and what they experienced. Halstead wants to hear all of these stories, and she plans to write the interviews into a book in the next few years. Halstead wasn’t always interested in military

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The business said in a social media post Saturday it has closed permanently.

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran High graduated several players from the 2023 team, but senior Rachel Brown has emerged as a leader for the squad in the 2024 season. Rachel is a BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of the Month for the Knights. As MEL's only returning senior, Brown feels she had to take on more of a leadership role in helping the younger players out this year. "I try to keep the attitudes up and provide relief in hard times." With a relatively young team this season, Brown said she enjoys playing with her teammates and helping the younger players out, as well. "Yeah, I'm really excited to play with this new and a young team," Brown said. Brown sees the 2024 Knights girls volleyball season as one of growth, mainly," she said, "to gain experience, and connect as a team." "We face a lot of different types of schools," Brown said, "from Catholic schools. Lutheran school and public schools Like coach (Jenna) Ward said, we're going to play in the Springfield tournament,

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A previously unreleased video from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers has just been released. The clip, “Between Two Worlds (French TV),” is a newly rediscovered video that was shot at the Record Plant…

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These are a few of the notable properties that have been marketed for sale in the third quarter.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen quite as much hype about a state bill as California’s SB 1047, a pretty terrible “AI Safety” bill. Its supporters were a really weird combination of AI doomers, AI haters (not the same as the doomers), technically illiterate concern trolls… and a few people with legitimate interests about how […]

The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Missouri using data from Zillow.

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior running back/linebacker Andrew Adams was perhaps the biggest returnee for the football team at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the 2024 season and he has been a standout all season. He is confident that the Knights will make a return to the postseason for the first time since 2019. Andrew is a BJ's Printables Male Athlete of the Month for the Knights. Andrew has also played varsity baseball for MELHS. He was a first-team all-conference pick in 2023 at linebacker and second-team at running back and is described by coaches "as a tremendous athlete." Adams said he felt the summer practices and training paid off for the Knights. He ran for 694 yards in 2023. Adams is also a solid receiver for MELHS. Adams agreed that eight-man football, with its narrower field and three less men on either side of the ball, is still American football at its heart and soul. "It's exactly like 11-man football," Adams said, "in the sense of contact, and just being aggressive

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Choosing where to live could come down to the strength of the school district for many parents, and a new study ranks the top 50 in the nation.