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The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education is set to vote Tuesday night on whether to scuttle its memo of understanding with the St. Louis Treasurer’s office for the school district’s College Kids Savings account program. Board members will vote to invoke the 60 days’ notice provision to cancel the agreement, according to a meeting agenda posted on the school board website. 

A California-based logistics company is shutting down a St. Louis-area office and laying off all the workers there.

ALTON/GODFREY - Kolton Corby is a few days shy of turning 12, and instead of birthday presents, he wants to help animals in need. Corby and his family invited community members to help them fill a bus with donations on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Farm and Home in Alton. All donations went to Hope Animal Rescues , a no-kill dog shelter in Godfrey that pulls dogs from animal control facilities before they are euthanized. Corby explained that dogs are his favorite animal, which is why he chose to donate to Hope Animal Rescues. “There’s just a lot of dogs in need, and they pick up a lot of dogs too,” he added. This is Corby’s fourth year of collecting donations instead of birthday presents. He started on his 8th birthday because he was concerned about “just being nice to animals and people.” Corby himself has five dogs, two goats, two cats “and a whole bunch of chickens,” so he knows firsthand how important it is to be kind and take

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Foo Fighters have added a trio of U.S. headlining dates to their 2024 schedule. The newly announced shows take place May 1 in Dallas, May 7 in Raleigh, North Carolina,…

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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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What is your name? Where are you from? How did you end up here? Can you feel it? Does it hurt? With these and other questions, American artist Adam Pendleton’s […]

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Use pieces from a favorite board game as part of your decor. Hang greenery, ribbons, and ornaments from the light fixture. Mix fruit with flowers, and more out-of-the-box ideas.

Use pieces from a favorite board game as part of your decor. Hang greenery, ribbons, and ornaments from the light fixture. Mix fruit with flowers, and more out-of-the-box ideas.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), co-founder of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) today sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) urging the agency to conduct a public health assessment on the impact of decades of flooding in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. “We write to request that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conduct a public health assessment on the impact of decades of flooding in Cahokia Heights, Illinois,” the lawmakers began their letter. “For years, residents in Cahokia Heights have struggled with flash flooding, raw sewage in yards and homes, and potentially dangerous drinking water—the result of large-scale infrastructure problems that have failed to protect residents’ homes. As you are aware, prolonged exposure

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ALTON - Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, will co-host, along with Illinois First Judicial Circuit, Heritage Behavioral Health and Kane County System of Care, the no-cost “The Belonging Need” training series in early 2024 featuring advocate, speaker and former NFL player Gaelin Elmore. CEUs will be available. “The Belonging Need” series stresses that belonging is a vital component of human flourishing. However, those who have experienced traumatic and adverse situations often lack a sense of belonging, which can hinder their relationships, development, and their future. The series includes: “The Belonging Need: Part 1” – January 24 from 9-11 a.m. CT via Zoom “The Belonging Need: Part 2” – February 21 from 9-11 a.m. CT via Zoom In-person “A Trauma-Informed Courts and Community Symposium: Creating a Culture of Belonging” – March 21 from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Marion Cultural

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November was an interesting month for restaurant closures. On Cherokee Street, two beloved bars, B-Side and San Loo, announced their closings almost simultaneously, causing fans of their burgers, dive-bar chill vibes, live music and more to shed a few tears. Meanwhile, two Grove spots with contentious histories, Takashima Record Bar and Parlor, closed their doors with little fanfare.

Pop artist Sarah McLachlan has announced the dates for her 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' 30th Anniversary Tour.

REO Speedwagon is returning to Las Vegas. The band announced some new dates for An Evening of Hi Infidelity… and More at the Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort. The band has announced…

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BETHALTO - The Bethalto Floor Store hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday to commemorate its grand re-opening under new owner Kaylee Weber, who now owns the business in the same community where she's raising her family with a husband and two children. The Bethalto Chamber of Commerce organized the ribbon cutting to signify the new ownership. Weber is a Bethalto area native who was not only born and raised there, but whose family has another well-established local business, RCS Construction. “I am the new owner as of August, and I’m excited to stay here in town with a local business,” Weber said of the Bethalto Floor Store. She said the Bethalto Floor Store sells “any kind of flooring,” including carpet, tile, vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood and more, adding: “any surface you can walk on, we’ll have it and we’ll install it as well.” “I think it’s a fantastic town, it’s a great place to raise a family

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ALTON - Volunteers from United Way, Salvation Army, the Alton Police Department and more joined forces to sort donations for Community Christmas. On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, volunteers gathered at the Alton Salvation Army to unpack 116 boxes that have been collecting donations throughout the Riverbend region. These donations will be given to families in the Greater St. Louis area as part of the United Way Community Christmas initiative. “It’s just been amazing to be a part of because it’s just one of those experiences that gets you right here,” said Karen Lintz, Director of the Illinois Region for the United Way of Greater St. Louis. “You think about everybody that is going to receive these donations this Christmas and the smiles it’s going to make with all the kids and the families.” The sorting day is one of the biggest days for the Community Christmas program, but fundraising and donating started early in the year with events like Christma

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Pearl Jam is officially returning to the live stage in 2024. Eddie Vedder and company are set to headline Spain's Mad Cool and Portugal's NOS Alive festivals next year, taking…

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On This Day, December 11, 1968… The Rolling Stones began shooting the concert film Rock and Roll Circus. The film was shot over two days and featured The Stones, as well as The…

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Tickets go on sale to the general public for the August 10, 2024 P!NK: Summer Carnival Tour in St. Louis at The Dome at America's Center. Sale Dates and Times: […]

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Beginnings 2023: Juried High School Photography December 1- January 7 Reception & Gallery Talk - Friday, December 1, 2023 5:30-7:30pm This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. […]

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