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Robbers ask St. Louis man for help then mug him for $20

1 year 8 months ago
A sixty-six-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of $20 after he declined to assist two individuals who had initially approached him and asked for help. The mugging occurred on December 5 around 5:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Hampton.
Liz Dowell

Riverbend Resources If You Love Someone Who Struggles with Addiction 

1 year 8 months ago
RIVERBEND - The holidays can be tough for anyone, but for the loved ones of someone who struggles with substance use, this time of year can feel especially difficult. No matter if your loved one is in active addiction or somewhere in the recovery process, there are many local resources that can offer help to you and others affected by substance use. You already know how devastating addiction is. But just like your loved one can get support , so can you. “Addiction — let’s face it, it affects the whole family,” Ty Bechel said. “It affects so many people within the orbit of it.” Bechel is the executive director of Amare , a nonprofit based in Madison County that offers services to people impacted by substance use disorders. While Amare has recovery coaches, support groups and resources for people struggling with a substance use disorder, they also offer a Family Connections and Support program for friends and families. Jaime Armstrong

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Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore will run in 2024

1 year 8 months ago
On Tuesday, Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore held a press conference detailing his first six months in the office after replacing the departed Kim Gardner, who quit on May 16, 2023.
Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American

Grateful Family Warns Tiny Batteries Post Big Risk

1 year 8 months ago
As you prepare for the holiday season with lots of new electronics, a central Illinois family wants to make sure families keep small, circular lithium batteries that power many devices secure from children. Joseph Mumbu lives in rural Trivoli, in central Illinois, with his wife Stacy and 5-year-old daughter Liana, who is among the thousands of kids who each year swallow shiny lithium batteries, also known as button batteries. It happened in an instant when Joseph was working in his home office and had a battery out to put into his car’s key fob. His energetic daughter was in the office when she suddenly darted out of the room after grabbing something from his desk. Initially Joseph wasn’t concerned but he and Stacy began to worry when their daughter ran to the bathroom and started choking and crying. “Obviously she had swallowed something. Then my wife and I started looking and wondering what it was she had swallowed. She was struggling with something that was

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Israel-Hamas war hits close to home for St. Louis’ Jewish Community

1 year 8 months ago
Hamas' October 7 attack and the ongoing war in Israel is impacting St. Louis' Jewish community in different ways. Galit Lev-Harir was in Israel on October 7. She experienced the aftermath of Hamas’ campaign of massacres and kidnapping, and says supporting Israel has never been more important. Hineni founder Tasha Kaminsky and others have joined their voices with Palestinians in demanding a ceasefire, and an end to Israel's military response.

Court Tosses Libel Suit Brought Against A Legal Doc Site For ‘Failing’ To Report On A Settlement Agreement

1 year 8 months ago
We’ve seen lots of… shall we say… misguided libel lawsuits here at Techdirt. We’ve also seen plenty of lawsuits filed for the sole purpose of bullying someone into silence for reporting inconvenient facts. This case is more of the “misguided” variety. Someone who clearly doesn’t understand the basics of libel law filed a lawsuit against […]
Tim Cushing

Operation Rising Spirit Encourages Letters Of Support For Veterans During The Holidays

1 year 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) today launched the 2023 "Operation Rising Spirit," campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans residing at the state veterans' homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy. “Last year, over 5,000 letters were distributed to veterans in our care which provided an abundance of holiday cheer into the homes,” said Director Terry Prince. “We encourage volunteer groups, families, and schools to participate in this kind gesture of gratitude to Illinois veterans.” To participate, notes may be sent directly to the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Letters will be disseminated equally to the five homes: Crystal Womack The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Central Office 833 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62794-9432 Notes may also be sent directly

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