On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985 …Billy Joel became a father when he and his wife, model Christie Brinkley, welcomed their only child together, daughter Alexa Ray Joel.Their daughter's middle…
In downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza goes into overdrive for the holidays. Hosting Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s Winterfest, the space fills up with fan favorites such as ice skating, s’more […]
GRAFTON - Grafton is known for its New Year’s Eve fireworks and fun. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, this weekend promises plenty of excitement in Grafton. Paula Jameson, who runs the Enjoy Grafton Facebook page , is eager to see people come out to Grafton and have a great weekend. “Grafton is really coming together as a family destination. I love that. It really showcases that around the holidays,” Jameson said.
The Trump administration, for all intents and purposes, declared war on Chicago back in September. It was inevitable that Chicago and the state of Illinois would eventually be targeted by Trump, what with its Democratic leadership and Trump’s faux concerns about gun violence. Less than a month into his second presidential term, the administration sued […]
GRANITE CITY – Granite City police have charged two local residents with burglary of a vehicle and Granite City home. Angela R. Brown, 40, of East St. Louis, was charged on Dec. 18, 2025 with one count each of burglary (a Class 3 felony) and theft (a Class A misdemeanor). Brown allegedly knowingly entered another individual’s 2011 Ford F-250 without authority on Nov. 19, 2025 with the intent to commit a theft. On the same day, she reportedly stole a tan purse containing a wallet,
ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services and its partners are activating emergency shelters on Sunday at 6 p.m. and will keep most of them open through Tuesday at 9 a.m. Currently, 290 emergency shelter beds are available, in addition to 400 year-round shelter beds. Walk-up shelter is available at the following locations: North City: Peter & Paul - Jugan Shelter (single men, single women, and family rooms) 3225 N. Florissant Ave. Central City: Biddle Housing
The Warning performed alongside Billy Idol during a special called A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music, which aired Sunday.The set began with the sister trio rocking out the iconic Mexican folk…
For this exhibition, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum spotlights more than 50 works from the Shah Garg Collection, which is committed to amplifying the voices and visions of women […]