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A bill that would create tax credits designed to make child care more affordable and accessible won initial approval Tuesday from the Missouri House. The bill will need to be approved one more time by the House before it heads to the Missouri Senate. The state continues to grapple with a child care crisis,with about […]

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Bluesky is now open to anyone without an invite. And a bunch of other exciting things are coming soon. As many of you know, I’ve been pretty excited about where Bluesky is going as a social media offering, not just because of the people who have been using it (who have mostly been great, making […]

GODFREY - A motorcyclist was flown to a St. Louis area hospital after a crash with a vehicle on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, on West Delmar Avenue, just west of Pierce Lane in Godfrey. The call to the Madison County Sheriff's Office came in at 11:57 a.m. Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies and members of the Godfrey Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after the call for first responders. Madison County Sheriff's Office handles calls in the Godfrey vicinity. Marcos Pulido, chief deputy sheriff for Madison County Sheriff's Office, said a preliminary investigation revealed that while the driver of a passenger vehicle was pulling out of a driveway, it pulled into the path of a motorcycle that was traveling westbound on West Delmar Avenue. "As both units collided, the occupant of the motorcycle was ejected," Pulido said. "The driver of the passenger vehicle had to be extricated from the vehicle. "Both the occupant of the motorcycle and the driver of the passenger were transported

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The trash/recycling collection schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate President’s Day observance on Monday, February 19, 2024

Today on TAP: Some UAW teaching assistants object to their union’s endorsement of Biden. That’s understandable but idiotic.

Deep Purple is celebrating their classic album Machine Head with the release of a new Super Deluxe Edition, dropping March 29. The set features new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes of the 1972 original…

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At least one recent criminal case in this north St. Louis County suburb was dismissed because newly hired police officers were acting as law enforcement without having active licenses.

Two lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it illegal for states to export Missouri's waters outside of the state without a permit.

The crash happened at around 6:10 p.m. on State Road 30 near Old Gravois Road.

Food columnist Daniel Neman whipped up a quick meal of shrimp and tomato sauce on pasta.

St. Louis City SC ownership team offered a tour of its new headquarters that's a short golf-cart ride from the soccer stadium.

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment stats remained low year over year from December 2022 to December 2023 in the area. Edwardsville had a 3.1 percent unemployment rate in December 2023 compared to 2.4 percent in 2022, while Alton was 5.4 percent compared to 4.5 percent, Granite City was 4.2 percent compared to 2.9 percent and Belleville 4.6 percent compared to 3.7 percent in December 2022. Collinsville recorded a 4.2 percent rate compared to 3.3 percent in December 2022. As far as counties this was the breakdown: Madison County 4.1 percent compared to 3.1 percent December 2023 to December 2022, Macoupin County 4.2 percent compared to 3.3 percent, Jersey County 3.9 percent compared to 3.0 and Calhoun County was 3.6 percent to 3.7 percent a year ago. Greene County recorded a 4.1 percent rate compared to 3.9 percent a year ago. Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas, decreased in five and was unchanged in one for the year ending December 2023, according

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EAST ALTON – Lincoln Middle School teacher Maggie Dust is changing how her students interact and engage with scientific concepts thanks to a recent grant from the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI). Dust, a partner of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC sm ) and the Swarovski Foundation, plans to use the grant, along with matching funds from the Swarovski Foundation Waterschool program, to purchase an EnviroScape model for her classroom. "This grant holds immense value for my students and me as it enables us to expand our approach to environmental education,” Dust said. “The EnviroScape model, made possible by this grant, will revolutionize how students engage with scientific concepts.” The hands-on, visual EnviroScape model allows students to understand the interconnectedness of human activities and their environment more tangibly. It will enable them to explore the snowball effect of pollution

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I wrote this about artificial intelligence in 2017: Even if Moore’s law slows down or stops, the total power of everything put together—more use of custom microchips, more parallelism, more sophisticated software, and even the possibility of entirely new ways of doing computing—will almost certainly keep growing for many more years. ....We’ve finally built computers ...continue reading "AI is almost here"

CARLINVILLE - Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families for an Open House on Monday, February 19, 2024, beginning at 9:00 AM. The winter event is designed to be an engaging opportunity for prospective first-year and transfer students to gather important information about the college application process. For students who bring their official transcripts, it may be possible to get an instant admission decision and find out immediately if they can attend Blackburn in the fall. Throughout the day, students and families will tour the beautiful 80-acre campus, make personal connections with current students and professors, and get to know what life is like as a Blackburn student. In addition to a complimentary lunch, they will see first-hand Blackburn’s unique approach to education as the only student-managed Work Program in the nation and discover how graduates build full resumes that will give them a four-year head start launching

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GODFREY – Prospective students looking to advance their careers or pursue higher education are invited to explore Lewis and Clark Community College during Discover Day, from 4-6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19, in The Commons. Discover Day offers future Trailblazers the opportunity to tour campus, engage with academic and financial aid advisors, gain insights into programs and career prospects, and enjoy a taste of student life. "Discover Day is a chance for students in our surrounding communities to understand what sets Lewis and Clark Community College apart," said L&C Recruiter Daniel Nosce. "We'll highlight everything Lewis and Clark has to offer, from programs and departments to student support and other organizations." Discover Day takes place twice a year on Presidents Day and Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day), when many district high schools are closed but the college remains open, allowing students to explore the campus without missing school or work. “The

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers have introduced critical legislation ( SB2839 and HB1634 ) to expand the manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which will create jobs, spur economic growth, and guarantee clean air benefits for our communities. The legislation includes three standards – Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus (HDO) and Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) – which establish a necessary foundation to continue Illinois’ leadership in the transition to a clean energy economy. In 2023, exhaust from diesel engines in Illinois led to more than 5,000 asthma attacks, nearly 200 heart attacks, and 416 premature deaths across the state. Trucks in particular have an outsized negative impact. Despite making up only 7% of on-road vehicles, trucks are responsible for 67% of pollution. According to the American Lung Association, electrifying the vehicle fleet in Illinois in concert with CEJA will see nearly $50 billion in public health

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