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Some members of the County Council said this week they don't think an outside firm is necessary.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum talk with St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith about she wants to reshape the office. Rosenbaum also takes a deeper look into the first few days of the 2025 legislative session. And he also talks with outgoing General Services Administration Administrator Robin Carnahan about what she learned running the expansive federal government agency.

At least three St. Louis-area GameStop locations have closed doors this month as the retailer reportedly faces a wave of closures nationwide to start the new year.

The parent of hundreds of Jo-Ann fabrics and craft stores nationwide filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday.

Rod Stewart and his wife, Penny Lancaster, are friends with the U.K.'s King Charles, so it's no surprise they'll be helping out one of his charities, The King's Foundation, in the new year.Charles…

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SPRINGFIELD - The Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine is offering two new lab internship opportunities for undergraduate college students in 2025. Selected students will explore cutting-edge research associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The nine-week internships run from June 2 through Aug. 1. “We’re excited to launch this new opportunity for young researchers interested in learning more about aging and Alzheimer’s disease,” said Erin Hascup, PhD, executive director of the Smith Alzheimer’s Center. “This provides a direct, hands-on experience for future scientists to advance their journey toward translational research or medicine.” Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2025, and internships will be based at the Springfield campus. Travel and housing are not provided. Qualified applicants will have completed their freshman year of college by June 2025, and not graduated. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants

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SPRINGFIELD - Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) order banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias renewed his call for an overhaul of the rules governing food additives to eliminate toxic chemicals from the food supply, including candy, snacks and soda. Last year, Giannoulias pushed for the Illinois Food Safety Act to ensure a healthier food marketplace for Illinois families. The bill called for prohibiting the use of brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red Dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide – all of which have been linked to serious health problems, including hyperactivity, nervous system damage, reproductive issues, hormonal damage and increased risk of cancer. Prior to its action on Red Dye No. 3, the FDA banned the use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) last July, citing links to thyroid issues. The FDA had authorized the use of Red Dye No. 3 and BVO since the 1960s, equating

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As the fate of widely popular short-form video app TikTok hangs in the balance this week, creators, users and social media experts lament the cultural and economic losses U.S. users could experience if the app is banned this weekend. “So many people are actually using it to make a living,” said Oliver Haimson, an assistant […]

The partners’ first energy product is set to be released this summer. It will be distributed by Anheuser-Busch’s network of wholesaler partners.

Cuddle up at The Cozy Cider Cabin located at Eckert’s family farm in Belleville, Illinois. Open until March 2, the wintry pop-up bar boasts a mountainside-cabin atmosphere with rustic décor […]

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The best wine down Wednesday downtown! We open at 4pm, get here early for the best seats. Band goes on at 6pm. Happy hour all night long!

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Billy F Gibbons is getting ready to release some new music.The ZZ Top rocker is set to drop the new song “Livin’ It Up Down In Texas” on Friday, sharing…

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Lawsuit filed by former St. Louis County prosecutor promised to shine light on sexual attitudes, behavior in Bell’s office before he was elected to Congress.

A new roller coaster in Missouri ranked high on the top ten list to experience this year, according to USA Today.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department officially welcomed its new chief during a transfer of command ceremony Tuesday night, Jan. 14, 2025, marking a significant transition in leadership. Collinsville Mayor Jeff Stehman administered the oath of office to Major Brett Boerm, who succeeds Chief Steve Evans, recognized for his 11 years of service in the role. Chief Boerm, who has served as the Assistant Chief of Police for the past nine years, has deep ties to the Collinsville community. A 1993 graduate of Collinsville High School, he was a member of the state championship soccer teams in 1991 and 1992. His law enforcement journey began in 1997 at the O’Fallon Police Department before he returned to Collinsville in 2000 as a police officer. Over the years, he has held various positions within the department, including Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Assistant Chief. Chief Boerm is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers

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Ten days since a strong winter storm slammed the St. Louis region, and five days since a second round of snow, some customers tell FOX 2 that they haven't received any mail deliveries.