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You and your little ones can enjoy the festive tradition of seeing Santa at one of these local destinations.

After an appellate court ruled St. Charles and St. Louis counties could not stack their own marijuana sales tax on top of municipal sales taxes, the top elected official in St. Charles County said they’ll take the fight to the state supreme court.

ALTON - ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois is full of local makers and producers ready to help inspire with one-of-a-kind gifts. From Carlinville to Collinsville and all cities and towns in-between, southwest Illinois offers shopping destinations that will help everyone find the perfect gift for even the most hard-to-buy-for person. Take your pick of hand thrown pottery, delicious flavored popcorn and fudge, beautifully scented candles, soaps and so much more. “The Great Rivers & Routes region is a great place for holiday shoppers who are looking for unique and distinct gifts. Our local makers infuse their products with the flavors, scents and colors of the region,” Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes region noted. “If people are looking for great shopping, then southwest Illinois is the place to go.” For those who are looking for shopping fun, paired with the

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The reported incidents happened in the days before and after a Chiefs home game.

A deadline to spend nearly half a billion dollars is quickly approaching.

New shelter leadership wants to take stock of staff and programs before offering volunteer opportunities. Volunteers say they don't see how it's possible to care for these animals without help.

An exotic cat brought into Olivette's APA Adoption Center last week has been euthanized after suffering from severe injuries caused in a car accident.

The case against Backpage was built on lies, innuendo, and a willful misunderstanding of how the internet works. But that didn’t stop the government from destroying the company and its founders’ lives. Over the last few years, we’ve written about how the entire case against Backpage was a travesty of justice. The company actually worked […]

The family has given the man a new nickname: 'Arnie the Angel.'

A new proposal calls for the City of St. Louis to invest a share of the Rams relocation settlement funds toward "disinvested" neighborhoods.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Ferguson, Missouri, police officer who was badly injured during a protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death was moved to a rehabilitation hospital Tuesday, still not speaking but showing significant improvement, according to a family friend. More than 100 officers and first responders from several St. Louis-area departments escorted an [...]

JERSEYVILLE - Families are invited to the tenth annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival in Jerseyville for games, visits with Santa, a parade and more. On Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, kids of all ages and their loved ones can come out to City Center Park in Jerseyville. The festivities kick off at 1 p.m., and Santa Claus will be arriving by helicopter at 1:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy a movie, bounce houses, activities and Elf School, all for free. The event will conclude with a City of Jerseyville tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. and a parade to Dolan Park at 5:30 p.m. “We’re getting people into a small town that isn’t really on the beaten path and celebrating what it is to be a community,” said Michael Ward, one of the organizers. “We definitely try to make it the best experience possible for anyone who comes.” The games have been “revamped,” so there are new activities and bounce houses for kids to enjoy. One of the local businesses

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Elementary school history lessons aren’t often taught by history makers, but the man at the front of this Kirkwood classroom Tuesday had a front row seat to one of the most consequential days in world history.

Every year, around this time, people from all over the United States are brought to Washington, D.C., to decorate the most important building in the nation.

The St. Louis County Council faces an urgent plea from the prosecutor’s office for more money.

A Belleville woman was beaten until she lost consciousness on a MetroBus and then left by the driver to wait for an ambulance for nearly 20 minutes, a lawsuit says.

ALTON - The Alton Little Theater (ALT) is set to present its rendition of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol," directed by Kevin D. Frakes, from December 13 to December 22. This production marks a significant milestone for Frakes, who has been a fixture at ALT for 54 years and has chosen this beloved holiday tale as his final directorial project. Frakes, who celebrates his birthday on December 17, has expressed gratitude to the audiences that have supported him throughout his career. He plans to enjoy a well-deserved break with family in Godfrey and Chicago after the production concludes on December 23, followed by travels across the United States, with a particular focus on visiting national parks. The cast of "A Christmas Carol" features 28 performers, including ALT veterans Hal Morgan as Ebenezer Scrooge and Alex Trepka as Bob Cratchit. Cameron Ulrich takes on the role of Charles Dickens, serving as the narrator of this multi-generational story. Knox Schell, who made his

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