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The tunnels were flooded when they were uncovered but have since undergone restoration.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - The family of Dakotah Chapman-Green, the Illinois State Trooper who was shot multiple times in Springfield one week ago, has shared an update on his recovery. Chapman-Green's mother, Kris, said that her son is going through occupational therapy and physical therapy. He is also able to hold conversations while staying awake. [...]

The Vatican has agreed to review the appeals made by parishioners of two local parishes that were closed under the St. Louis Archdiocese's "All Things New" restructuring plan and rejected the appeals of two others. The Archdiocese said in a statement Monday that the Dicastery for the Clergy accepted petitions for recourse against decrees related to St. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Parish in St. Louis and Sts. Philip and James Parish in River aux Vases. The All Things New plan consolidates…

Two Missouri men accused of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, including pushing bike racks that were being used as barricades into a police line, have been charged.

JERSEYVILLE - The former Riverbend Axe Throwing location in Jerseyville is undergoing a rebrand and change in management. “Axe & Ale” Co-Owners Christina and Chris Herren are bringing their vision for Jerseyville’s latest entertainment destination to life with a soft opening later this year and a grand opening next year. Axe & Ale will combine “the thrill of axe throwing with the comfort and camaraderie of a neighborhood pub,” according to a press release from Christina. The duo are transforming the space, striving to create an inviting atmosphere for families, groups, and individuals to have a “memorable experience.” The soft opening of Axe & Ale is scheduled for Nov. 27, 2023. The event will allow the community to “get a taste of what's to come.” The grand opening, set for sometime in January of 2024, will feature “exciting activities, special promotions, and a chance for guests to meet the Herrens and their friendly staff.”

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WASHINGTON — Congress must approve funding for both Israel and Ukraine if it wants to avoid being dragged into a direct conflict with Russia or emboldening terrorist organizations, two top Biden administration officials told senators Tuesday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken both testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that there […]

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Carmody MacDonald P.C. is excited to announce that Joseph D. Palumbo and Branden S. Stein have been promoted to partner. Joseph Palumbo is in the firm’s business/transactional practice group and focuses on banking and finance, real estate, and corporate law. Joe works closely with lenders of all sizes and assists them with a variety of […]

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A unit of a Creve Coeur-based IT equipment leasing and resale company is expanding with an acquisition in Southeast Asia.

The National Association of Realtors, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams will have to pay $1.78 billion in damages after a federal jury in Kansas City found them liable for colluding to inflate or maintain high commission rates.

Gerard Craft’s latest upscale cocktail concept to open later this year makes use of the underground tunnels of City Foundry STL in Midtown.

ROXANA - Roxana freshman runner Gianna Stassi and her senior teammate Raelee Kimbro have a lot to celebrate. Stassi and Kimbro two both qualified for the IHSA State Cross Country Meet. Freshman Stassi led the Shells' qualifiers with a time of 18 minutes, 29.40 seconds on the 2.92-mile course at Benton for 16th place. Kimbro was 24th with a time of 19:30.90. Roxana head girls cross country coach Ben Scamihorn, a previous SIUE cross country and track runner, has developed the girls throughout the season. Gabrielle Woodruff and Riley Doyle were both state qualifiers last year, so Stassi and Kimbro have continued the Shells' tradition. Scamihorn said the Shell's coaches had looked at Stassi's arrival on the high school scene with anticipation, and she did not disappoint in any way. Stassi has been everything the coaches bargained for and more. Stassi and Kimbro are Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes of the Month for Roxana High School. Kimbro was already recognized as a Shells'

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will transfer millions from a medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission.

MEHLVILLE, Mo. - Police are investigating a threat to Mehlville High School. The school has been placed on a security alert and movement in and out of the school is restricted. All students and staff are safe and classes will be uninterrupted as the investigation takes place. School administrators sent a letter home to parents [...]

My opinion on candy has changed a lot over the years. You see, prior to teaching others about nutrition, I didn’t care one bit about what I ate. Having candy and sweets was a regular day in the life. When it comes to candy, you’re either a chocolate or fruity person – it’s chocolate for me. Snickers has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. There’s something about the salty/sweet combo of peanuts and chocolate in there. I had no control over my sweet tooth. There was candy available on a regular basis at my prior job – especially after Halloween. It was a time of year to get excited about, like an early Christmas gift when co-workers would bring in their leftover candy that didn’t go out to trick-or-treaters. They didn’t want to leave it in their house because they would eat it. However, I was happy to help them with that. As you may be able to guess, though, my opinion on candy changed as I started to dive into nutrition.

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SPRINGFIELD - When we talk about the Lincoln story, we often stop at Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 assassination, but three more generations followed Abraham and Mary. Join Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Lincoln Historian Christian McWhirter, Lincoln Historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum and author. He will provide a glimpse into the lives of President Lincoln’s descendants and how they dealt with living under his enormous shadow. Looking for Lincoln invites the public to watch and participate in this online program on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7 pm on the Looking for Lincoln YouTube and Facebook video channels. Viewers can watch and participate in this free live program. Questions can be submitted by viewers for the host to answer at the end of their presentation. The program is recorded for viewing after the premier and is available on the Looking for Lincoln Facebook and YouTube video channels. Reservations are not required, an

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth—member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee—met with leaders of the International Committee of the Red Cross to discuss the organization’s work to respond to the crises in Israel and Gaza caused by Hamas’s terrorist attacks as well as the urgent need to secure a sustained flow of humanitarian aid for the innocent civilians suffering in Gaza. Duckworth, a longtime and steadfast supporter of Israel’s right to defend itself and its people, specifically called for restoration of essential lifesaving services like water as well as the safe, swift return of all of the hostages currently being held by Hamas. Photos of the Senator’s meeting can be found using the link here . “We must work as hard as we can to bring about a tomorrow for both Israelis and Palestinians alike where their skies won’t be marred with missiles and their streets won’t be scarred

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