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The Cougar Cupboard, a non-profit food pantry overseen by the Office of Student Affairs, has expanded by three Mini Cougar Cupboards on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Thanks to a generous grant from the Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation, the Mini Cougar Cupboards will be installed after Thanksgiving at three locations: the Morris University Center (MUC), Lovejoy Library and Campus Recreation. The Mini Cougar Cupboards will expand the mission to fight food insecurity and hunger on the SIUE campus, create connections within the community and support clients with convenience and anonymity beyond the singular existing location in the MUC. “When the Cougar Cupboard is not open for student food pick-up, these boxes can serve as a short-term opportunity for students to obtain a grab-and-go item,” said Kelly Jo Hendricks, director of the MUC and Student Success Center. “The beautiful thing about these pantries

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ALTON - David Dresch, a math teacher at Alton High School, is a recipient of the 2023 Emerson Excellence In Teaching Award. Emerson Electric Company, located in St. Louis, sponsors the annual nomination and awards program to recognize exemplary teachers across the region. Dresch has a renowned reputation for being an outstanding teacher with a passion for mathematics. He has also provided districtwide math supports through programs designed to assist K-12 teachers with aligning math instruction to state standards and developing systems for common assessments. Dresch, a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, was both humble and appreciative in receiving word that he was an Emerson Award recipient. “I’ve always tried to develop relationships with my students which allows me to help see where their (math) strengths and weaknesses are when they enter AHS as freshmen," he said. "I also enjoy helping students navigate the transition from eighth to ninth grade

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Content by Four Pretty Paws Mobile Pet Spa. Pampering your furry friends with the luxury they deserve, Four Pretty Paws scoops up the Best Pet Grooming award in the 2023 STL Headliners.

BEL-RIDGE, Mo. -- A man accused of firing gunshots after a Lyft ride in August is now under arrest. Cailin Houston is now facing felony weapons charges. He is being held on a $300,000 cash-only bond. Court documents state that a Lyft driver picked up Houston and a woman on August 8, 2023. He pulled [...]

Today the Wall Street Journal asks, "Why Is Everyone So Unhappy at Work Right Now?" An excellent question! But only if people are, in fact, really unhappy at work right now. But they aren't: This is not "data" from some outfit like Qualtrics or BambooHR, it's from the GSS, which has been asking exactly the ...continue reading "Sigh. Workers are about as happy as they’ve ever been"

GRAFTON - “Jesus, the Light of the World,” is the theme for the annual Christmas program at Grafton Full Gospel Church. The event is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2023, at 15065 Elm Street. The program will highlight the Christmas story, featuring some well-known characters. The church is approximately four miles from Highway 109 as well as from Grafton city limits, on Illinois State Highway 3, where John A Laslie III is pastor. Refreshments will be served following the program. For more information, contact Wendy Coleson, director, at (618) 786-3662.

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Tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1.

Derek Smalls, former vocalist and bass player of the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap, has reissued his 2018 solo debut, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), with even more music for fans…

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Rep. James Comer, the Inspector Javert of the House Oversight Committee, wants Hunter Biden to give testimony before his committee. Today Biden agreed, but only if his appearance is public. Comer naturally turned him down. Naturally? Yes indeed. What use is it to have Biden come in unless Comer can then selectively leak bits and ...continue reading "Republicans turn down Hunter Biden’s offer of public testimony"

If you forgot to buy your Advent calendar, there are still some you can grab so they arrive just in time.

You can make sure your pet feels the holiday spirit by gifting them their own Advent calendar, so they can join in with the rest of the family in counting down the days until Christmas.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Merry Swiftmas, Swifties! A family's house in Naperville has gone viral for their enchanted Taylor Swift holiday light display. Amy Scott and her daughters, Rebecca, 18, and Emily, 21, have been longtime fans of the pop icon. Unfortunately, like many of us, the family did not go to the 'Eras Tour.' But [...]

Family members and local authorities are still searching for answers nearly four decades after Nancy Brannon disappeared from the St. Louis area.

Eight ways to observe the eight-night Festival of Lights across the metro area

From Labor Tribune:  By Sheri Gassaway:  Jose Gomez, vice president and business agent of Laborers Local 110, will be taking the reigns as business manager when Ronny Griffin retires on Jan. 31. The promotion makes Gomez the first Hispanic business manager in the history of the St. Louis Labor Movement. Local 110 Business Agent Brad […]

For months we've been telling you Sado (5201 Shaw Avenue, 314-390-2883) is simply terrific — and, in fact, serving the best sushi in St. Louis. Now you don't have to take our word for it. Just ask Esquire.