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Once a fan favorite on the St. Louis Blues, forward T.J. Oshie rose to the occasion Thursday night and ended up with a hat trick against his former team.

The state-based attacks on social media take all different forms. And the specific attacks on TikTok are some of the most notable in how little state officials seem to care about basic concepts like the 1st Amendment. The most obvious example is Montana’s failed attempt to just outright ban TikTok, but we’ve also seen other […]

A partner in the local office of St. Louis' largest law firm has jumped to the No. 2 firm.

EDWARDSVILLE - Are your houseplants withering in the winter? Andy Klos with Joe’s Market Basket has some tips to keep your plants perky all year long. Klos noted that “the houseplant industry has really taken off” following the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people purchasing houseplants to keep inside their homes. But many novice gardeners are still developing their green thumb, so he has advice to make caring for your houseplants easier. “I want to say right or wrong, a lot of people want to, we always say, give too much love to their houseplants. Houseplants don’t need your daily attention,” Klos said. “You can still talk to them every day, but maybe just let them do their thing.” This is the most common issue Klos sees. He encourages people to start with less “finicky” houseplants, like peace lilies or snake plants, and to do some research before they choose which plant to bring home. Every plant has different

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EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force has earned a prestigious Unit Award from the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission and the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs Association. Members of the Cross-River Crime Task Force received Unit Award plaques and were honored during the annual awards banquet of SILEC and SIPCA. The banquet was held Thursday, Jan. 18, in Fairview Heights. “The members of the Task Force are truly deserving of this recognition,” said Granite City Police Chief Nick Novacich, who serves as commander of the Cross-River Crime Task Force. “Their tireless efforts, their dedication and their expertise have made this unit a success. As a result, the Cross-River Crime Task Force is having a genuine impact – making our communities and neighborhoods safer for everyone.” Established in 2021, the Cross-River Crime Task Force is comprised of select officers from law enforcement agencies across Madison County. Th

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Olive Crossing has grown in size and scope since Keat Properties owner Greg Yawitz first conceptualized it almost a decade ago.

A 161-room hotel is planned at a current boarding house in downtown St. Louis, according to public documents and the property's former owner, indicating the longtime boarding house will be replaced.

Notre Dame Academy in Belleville and St. Ann in Nashville will close in May after years of declining enrollment.

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - The Alton and Edwardsville Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs) will be activated again on Friday night, Jan. 19, 2024. The overnight warming locations are at Deliverance Temple, 1125 Sixth St. in Alton, and First Baptist Church in Edwardsville, 534 St. Louis St. in Edwardsville. "Please make sure your clients and patrons are aware of the forecast that determines our activation. We do not want people to show up when the doors will be locked, so make sure they know where to check: www.riverbender.com/weather or 618-465-4545. If the overnight low temperature is predicted to be: 20 degrees or lower, we will be OPEN 21 degrees or higher, we will be CLOSED." "Thanks for all you are doing to help us serve our neighbors," the OWL lead team said.

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Netskope, a cybersecurity firm that already has its central U.S. hub based in St. Louis, has added a data center locally.

CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on local pension consolidation: “The Illinois Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of this landmark, bi-partisan pension reform law today is confirmation that smart, thoughtful pension reform can be accomplished in Illinois. After 70 years of attempts, my partners in the General Assembly and I were able to accomplish meaningful reform during my first term in office. "We ushered in a new era of responsible fiscal management, one aspect of which has been consolidating over 600 local pension systems to increase returns and lower fees, reducing the burden on taxpayers and keeping another campaign promise. Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a victory for Illinois taxpayers, local governments and first responders.”

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This is an aerial photo of Hilbert relaxing on my stomach while I relax on the recliner. He'll get up eventually, and when I follow suit he'll immediately jump into the chair and spread out. This is a signal that I need to get back to the computer and get to work.

Today on TAP: Wisdom from Justice Louis Brandeis

Sting, ZZ Top and Devo are among the acts booked for the 2024 BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California. Sting is set to headline the festival's opening night on Friday, May 3, with Devo…

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From signs of a backup to flushable wipes, Hoffmann Brothers master plumber Christian Telford provides answers to commonly asked questions.