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Kia Holt Has Your Summer Plans in The Lou

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ST. LOUIS – Local influencer Kia Holt returns to StudioSTL with a host of fun things to do around town this July. Stay tuned for her list that includes cultural events, live music, festivals, wellness events, food experiences, and family-friendly activities, and more. Like and follow Kia on Instagram and TikTok
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Christmas In July Organizers Rally Support Ahead of July 24

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GODFREY - Community Christmas organizers are seeking help selling raffle tickets and promoting upcoming dine-to-donate events ahead of the annual Christmas in July fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at Freer Auto Body in Godfrey. Margaret Freer, one of the Freer Auto Body owners, said the campaign still has “several unsold raffle tickets” with more than three weeks remaining before the event. Freer asked for volunteers to pick up ticket packs and help sell them, while

Attorney General Raoul Defends Validity Of Firearm Industry Responsibility Act

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CHICAGO– Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief defending the validity of the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) against claims that it is preempted by a federal statute, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Raoul’s brief was filed in an interlocutory appeal arising out of numerous cases brought against Smith & Wesson Brand Inc. (Smith & Wesson) by victims of the fatal 2022 shooting at the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day parade. The

Red Cross warns of extreme heat

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Red Cross urges heat safety as Fourth of July festivities ramp up            Heat can be dangerous for anyone.     Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. , Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week. With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events […]

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Governor Pritzker Issues Proclamation Declaring July 1 as Community Garden Day

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SPRINGFIELD — The world’s fastest dirt track draws more than racing fans to the Illinois State Fairgrounds each summer. Tucked in the south end of the infield is the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Community Garden, which was celebrated today with a proclamation from Governor JB Pritzker. Community Garden Day in Springfield drew a crowd of gardeners, local and state officials, community partners and others to the carefully tended plots. The Illinois Department of Agriculture

The Supreme Court Upholds The Constitution. Barely.

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Look, 5-4 Supreme Court decisions count just as much as 9-0 ones, and a 5-4 decision getting it right is still a win, but for a number of reasons, the 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara, regarding the issue of birthright citizenship is terrifying. This isn’t a complicated issue. This isn’t an issue that should […]
Mike Masnick

Abortion medication, HPV vaccine laws take effect Wednesday in three states

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Several laws restricting access to medications that can be used to terminate a pregnancy and others placing limits on minors’ access to sexual and reproductive healthcare — including the HPV vaccine — take effect Wednesday, July 1, in Iowa, Mississippi and Tennessee. Many bills were considered in state legislatures earlier this year that would have […]
Kelcie Moseley-Morris

IDNR Shares July 2026 Events, Hunts And America 250 Celebrations Statewide

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for July 2026. State historic sites throughout Illinois have planned events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. In addition, July is National Recreation and Parks Month. July 2 Tot Time: Fish Frenzy Illinois State Museum at Dickson Mounds Lewistown | Fulton County Staff from the Illinois River Biological

IDNR Accepting OSLAD Park Development Grant Applications Starting July 1

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, grants through Aug. 31, 2026. A total of $37.5 million is available for this round of OSLAD grants . IDNR will again provide funding to cover 100% of eligible projects in economically distressed communities. In the most recent round of OSLAD awards announced in January , 20 underserved locations received grants for local park projects.