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From the Grateful Dead and Harry Potter to Shark Week and Sesame Street, there's something in the lineup for everyone.

One St. Louis County councilman is pushing for stronger police enforcement and more citations over expired temp tags.

OSHA has announced the publication of the OSHA Workplace Mental Health Fact Sheet – available in English and Spanish: Click to download sheets: English Workplace Mental Health (osha.gov) Spanish Salud Mental en el Lugar de Trabajo (osha.gov) Recognizing the importance of mental health well-being in the work environment, the fact sheet is designed to equip […]

Bob Somerby takes me to task today for posting a clip of Donald Trump that he says is grossly misleading and dishonest. I don't agree. The Biden campaign's snarky summary is fairly conventional Twitter abridgment and the video is right there for anyone who wants more. It wouldn't pass muster in a PhD dissertation, but ...continue reading "The United States is one of the world’s great problem solvers"

Metallica's Kirk Hammett has recreated another one of his beloved guitars in collaboration with Gibson. The latest instrument is based on Hammett's 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom, which he notes was…

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Developers seeking incentives in the city of St. Louis will have to be current on taxes and other utilities under a new bill before the Board of Aldermen.

ST. LOUIS -- The American Association of Orthodontists is concerned about the social media trend of "mewing." The practice involves specific tongue placement to reshape the jawline to improve facial aesthetics. The therapy is unregulated and lacks scientific evidence. Orthodontists say it poses risks including dental issues (like loosening teeth, misaligned bites, and tooth wear), [...]

GRANITE CITY - Joseph J. Nappier, 24, of Granite City, was charged with one count of domestic battery after attacking a household or family member with a knife on Jan. 12, 2024. Nappier has previously been convicted of violating orders of protection, according to Madison County court documents. According to a petition to deny Nappier’s pretrial release, the victim reported Nappier “became intoxicated and aggressive” before he pushed them into a wall, causing them to cut their head. A witness reported “attempting to intervene in the attack and the defendant brandishing a knife. She was cut on the hand trying to stop the defendant from attacking .” The victim in this case also told officers she was concerned Nappier “is going to kill her.” “Bethalto PD reports multiple calls to this residence for OP violations, disorderly conduct and disturbances involving the defendant,” the petition states, adding Nappier is currently on

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Chief Assessment Office is announcing that property tax-saving exemption renewal applications for the 2024 tax year are now available. Chief County Assessment Officer Denise Shores is reminding property owners to fill out their renewal forms, which include: Persons with Disabilities Standard Homestead for Veterans with Disabilities Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can check by reviewing their exemption history under the Real Estate Assessment/Tax Information Look-up. The information shows when the property owner requested the exemption, when it was first granted and the renewal date. Applications for those who need to reapply or new homeowners or first-time applicants are available on Madison County’s website at https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/chief_county_assesment_office/available_exemptions.php

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Food & Wine asked 10 chefs to suggest dishes for beginning chefs. Their answers are inspiring, mostly.

WOOD RIVER - The Alton Community Service League (ACSL) will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wine-tasting fundraiser on Feb. 10, 2024. The proceeds will go to organizations in the community supported by ACSL. From 3–5 p.m., attendees can enjoy alcoholic and nonalcoholic wines, a Valentine’s Day gift basket raffle, a Valentine's Cart for kids raffle, a 50/50 drawing and more at the Wood River Moose #1349, located at 730 Wesley Drive in Wood River. Olive Oil Marketplace will also be onsite offering samples, and attendees can try a variety of wines throughout the evening provided by Republic National Distribution Company of Illinois. Tickets cost $20 and all of the money will go toward the ACSL grant program, which benefits local organizations and nonprofits. “The league is all about supporting the community we live in,” said member Cora Miller. “We love it. We enjoy it. We get a lot of gratification out of helping others. Our biggest effort

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Stofan Agazzi Investments was previously affiliated with LPL Financial and has moved to St. Louis-based Stifel Independent Advisors LLC with its seven advisers and $650 million in client assets.

From PGAV Destinations:  PGAV is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Johnson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO.) With an extensive financial management and strategic planning background, Johnson will play a crucial role as PGAV continues to grow. As CFO, Johnson will oversee the financial operations of PGAV, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  St. Louis is hatching a plan to subject all of NorthSide Regeneration’s “combined holdings” in a large area to eminent domain, the developer acknowledged Monday, in what would be a stark escalation in the conflict between the government and Paul McKee’s firm, which controls large swaths of struggling North City. […]

From Labor Tribune:  The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule Dec. 14 that seeks to modernize the registered apprenticeship program. The rule intends to strengthen Labor standards and worker protections as well as better promote apprenticeship pathways, among other things. The rule also includes a program called the “registered career and technical education apprenticeship” […]

This is the St. Martin Canal in Paris, somewhere near République, I think, where a lock takes it underground. The lock was used back in the day, when boats cruised the canal for both commerce and pleasure, and it's still functional. I don't know how often it actually gets used anymore, though.

From NPR:  Engineers all over the world are working on how to build a sustainable city of the future that solves current and future problems while meeting the needs of a modern society. This past weekend, junior high school students from around Missouri presented their models and ideas to a panel of judges in Rolla. […]

JACKSONVILLE - Bethalto's Kylee Marie Golden was named to the Dean's List at Illinois College in Jacksonville. She is a 2023 Civic Memorial graduate. Candidates for the Illinois College Dean's List have to complete at least 14 graded semester hours and post a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A bus terminal was the best use for the six acres Hany Abounader bought nearly 20 years ago at Gratiot Street and Spring Avenue. Today, as entertainment and apartments have replaced the area’s warehouses, the St. Louis developer sees a modern office building as the next fit for Midtown. Abounader and […]

EAST ST. LOUIS - A woman from East St. Louis has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly threatening and spitting in the face of a Granite City Police officer, in addition to disorderly conduct, according to Madison County court documents. On Jan. 12, 2024, Henderson allegedly spat in the face of an officer for the Granite City Police Department, and also reportedly conveyed “a statement that she intended to kill and his children.” She also “caused a disturbance” at the Midwest Petroleum located at 3999 Nameoki Rd. in Granite City “by yelling … in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm or disturb another,” according to court documents. A petition to deny her pretrial release describes the incident as follows: “Officers responded to Midwest Petroleum for a disturbance. Officers contacted Defendant and placed her under arrest. Defendant on officer and repeatedly stated that she would kill officers

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