SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivers the annual state of the state speech. He has held office in Illinois since 2019, and is known for his progressive stance on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic reforms. A Democrat, he has spearheaded initiatives, including the legalization of recreational marijuana, instituting a $15 minimum [...]
Affton High canceled classes on Wednesday after a student was found dead at the school. The student was found after school hours, and the death is being handled as a suicide.
Thursday 02/22 The Three Bs
This week's new Blues, Bourbon and Beer event promises to bring soulful blues music, savory hors d'oeuvres, crafted bourbon and local beer to downtown St. Louis on Thursday, February 22.
ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized Niyam Patel and Peter Milien II as February's Optimist Students of the Month during the Board’s regular meeting on Feb. 20, 2024. Dr. Cindy Inman, principal of Alton Middle School, introduced Niyam Patel and shared a few remarks from his teachers. Patel is a straight-A student who plays baseball and basketball. He wants to be an aerospace engineer one day.\ “He is an amazing student and he’s an amazing athlete,” Inman said. “Niyam is an excellent example of what Alton Middle School students are like each and every day.” Patel’s teachers and coaches said he has a “positive attitude” and he is “a joy to coach.” He often leads by example and shows great sportsmanship by cheering on his teammates and smiling through the entire game. Patel loves science and helping his neighbors and family. “Niyam, you are a very hard-working
Missouri U.S. Rep. Cori Bush sent a letter to the U.S. Postmaster General on Tuesday, seeking answers to apparent mail delays and disruptions in the St. Louis area.
FERGUSON, MO. - Brittany Persch of Ferguson, Mo., has organized a GoFundMe for the family of Bernadine "Birdie" Pruessner and her beloved children, Millie, 2, Jackson, 6, and Ellie and Ivy, both 9. The family died in a tragic house fire in Ferguson on Feb. 19, 2024. "It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the sudden departure of Bernadine 'Birdie' Pruessner and her beloved children," Persch said. "This heartbreaking loss has left us all grappling with immense emotional pain. "Birdie was an esteemed educator who generously shared her expertise with various educational institutions across the St. Louis region, spanning both Missouri and Illinois. Her dedication to teaching shone brightly when she was recognized with the prestigious Missouri Teacher of the Year Award in 2013 by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence. She was a full-time member of the Lewis and Clark Community College faculty. "Beyond her achievements in the classroom,
It's Pearl Jam, on ice! Well, sort of.In a social media post, the grunge rockers have announced the 2024 Pearl Jam Night with the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. The festivities…
By now you know that Senator Richard Blumenthal has released a new version of KOSA, the misleadingly named Kids Online Safety Act, that he pretends fixes all the problems. It doesn’t. It still represents a real threat to speech online, and in particular speech from LGBTQ users. This is why Blumenthal, a prominent Democrat, is […]
While some conservatives are concerned George Soros will use Audacy radio stations as a political tool, industry experts say the company has larger concerns as it prepares to emerge from bankruptcy.
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