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One mother is charged with parental kidnapping after taking a child from their custodial parent for four days, according to police.

Police said the plainclothes officer was held down by two workers while a third beat him over the head with a hardhat.

The American Association of University Professors has issued a new policy that supports the mandatory use of "DEI statements." These are written accounts by faculty members of how they advance the goals of diversity in the workplace, often used as part of the decision to promote or grant tenure: Since the 1990s, many universities and ...continue reading "University DEI statements are a demeaning charade"

The charcoal stored inside the facility will cause the fire to burn for days on end, the New Haven-Berger Fire Protection District said.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, said she’s not taking anything for granted in her first reelection bid this November. “We're working really hard throughout the district to tell the story of the work that we've been doing in this first term and making the case for the work that I want to continue to be doing,” Budzinski said on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast. While Illinois’ 13th Congressional District could be a swing district, stretching from a majority of the Metro East to Springfield and Urbana-Champaign, electoral experts have it rated as a safe or solid Democratic seat this election cycle.

In collaboration with STL Ain’t Bad, Angad Arts Hotel will host a pop-up dance party in its event space, The Vaude, on Oct. 10. Expect themed drinks, delectable bites and […]

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A big focus was on therapy and meeting people where they are.

Pearl Jam has premiered a new live video for "Waiting for Stevie," a track off their new album, Dark Matter.The recording was filmed during PJ's hometown show in Seattle on May 30…

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Over at New York, John Herrman voices a common complaint: Twitter used to be a decent place to get news about breaking events but it's now just a cesspool. If, yesterday, you found yourself in the path of Hurricane Milton or were concerned about friends or family in Florida, you might have logged on, out ...continue reading "Just how bad is Twitter, really?"

St. Charles County voters cast absentee ballots Thursday at the county election authority in St. Peters. It’s an early voting trend election director Kurt Bahr hopes will continue ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

When it comes to how you include religious texts in public school classrooms and libraries, the devil, as they say, is in the details. Want those texts of various world religions in place for secular teaching of topics they pertain to? All good! But picking one particular religion’s iconography and injecting it into public schools […]

EDWARDSVILLE - The need to amplify and listen to student voices was one of the most critical points of the third annual Illinois Higher Education Equity Symposium, according to Jessica C. Harris, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Harris was a panelist at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s conference, “Gathering and Strengthening Historically Underrepresented Students,” held October 3-4 in Carbondale. Also on program were Gov. J.B. Pritzker, SIU System President Mahony, PhD, and SIU System Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sheila Caldwell, EdD. Reflecting on how important it is to gauge student achievement, Harris noted, “As much as quantitative data can drive and inform decisions and strategies related to student success, the stories and perspectives of our students are just as instructive," she said. Harris

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ROXANA - Roxana sophomore Will Stevens is preparing to compete in the IHSA state golf tournament after a standout performance at the Anna-Jonesboro Boys Golf Sectional, where he earned a fourth-place medal with a score of 75. The sectional showcased the talents of high school golfers from the region. Will is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Roxana Shells. Roxana head boys golf coach Rob Milazzo praised Stevens for his performance this season, noting that he has been striking the ball well and maintaining a consistent approach to the game. "Will has had an excellent season thus far," Milazzo said. "His approach to the game is phenomenal. It is hard to believe he is just a sophomore." Milazzo highlighted Stevens’ dedication to improving his game, emphasizing his understanding of nutrition, training, and mindset. "He knows the importance of nutrition, training, and mindset and uses those and other elements of his game to improve every week," Milazzo

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The American Red Cross already has volunteers in place to help with the recovery efforts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and more may be on the way. The Red Cross is also taking monetary donations and is still in need of additional shelter volunteers.

WOOD RIVER - A motorcycle collision involving a vehicle occurred on a roadway in Wood River, resulting in first responders attending to the motorcyclist at Sixth and Madison. The incident took place just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, prompting a response from Wood River Police and Fire departments, along with Alton Memorial Ambulance services. The motorcyclist was receiving medical attention at the scene from first responders. Details about the crash, including the specific circumstances leading up to the incident, have not been released. Wood River Police are currently investigating the situation and have not yet released information regarding the cause of the collision. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to gather more information and assess the events surrounding the crash. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.

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The City of St. Louis's Water Division is complying with federal laws by sending letters to residents with lead or unknown service lines, and is encouraging residents to fill out an online survey to confirm their service line information.