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Fourteen ports from Maine to Texas are not involved in a strike that could halt billions in trade.

ALTON — The Alton Police Department has welcomed three new officers to its ranks. Jacob Fedderke, Austin Carrico, and Terrence Stokes took their official oath of office at a ceremony held at the department. Chief Ford introduced the new officers, who are set to attend the Illinois State Police Academy starting next week. "We’re excited to see them grow in their service to our community and look forward to their contributions in keeping Alton safe," Ford said. The new officers will begin their training shortly, marking the next step in their careers. The community is encouraged to join the department in welcoming Fedderke, Carrico, and Stokes to the team.

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The deal will bring greater resources to the combined company as it seeks to build its business in the Midwest.

On This Day, Oct. 1, 1988 ...Bon Jovi scored their first U.K. #1 with their fourth studio album, New Jersey, which also peaked at #1 in the U.S., where it spent…

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The auction for the brewery’s equipment runs through Oct. 23 on website BidSpotter.

October 1st has witnessed a plethora of significant events that have shaped our world in countless ways. 1908: Ford Model T Hits the Market October 1, 1908, saw the introduction of the Ford Model T, a vehicle that would revolutionize the automotive industry and American society. Priced at an affordable $850, the Model T made car ownership accessible to the average American. Henry Ford's innovative assembly line production method drastically reduced manufacturing costs and time, paving the way for mass production. The Model T's impact was profound, transforming the American landscape, economy, and culture. It symbolized the dawn of modern personal transportation and set the standard for future automobile manufacturing. 1949: The People's Republic of China is Founded On this day in 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from Tiananmen Square in Beijing. This monumental event marked the culmination of the Chinese Civil War an

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National tours, big-name acts, and more to see in the months ahead.

A History of Racism is a series of various types of artworks that illustrate the history of racism in the United States. Some of the artworks in this series are […]

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The Foundry Art Centre is delighted to announce the opening of new exhibitions on Friday, September 6th. Linnea Ryshke’s Afield, Gregg Louis’ In Plain Sight, and Abbi Ruppert’s Along the […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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In an emergency rule going into effect Tuesday, the state’s Medicaid health insurance program will begin paying for services provided by doulas.

From 5 on Your Side: Lusnail Rondon Haberberger formed a family. Familia is their number one core value. It’s the foundation to her business called Luzco Technologies, a woman-owned boutique engineering company. “We do high powered designs for electrical facilities and its partners,” Haberberger explained. With her at the helm, her firm has flourished. For […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have missed Major League Baseball's postseason for a second consecutive season, though there are still some local ties to this year's big dance.

The application will be open until June 30, 2025. Seniors can apply online or in-person.

At the corner of Olive and Jefferson in Downtown West St. Louis stands a building from 1968—a relatively recent addition to the city’s landscape. While this modern structure has its own unique story, the site is steeped in an even deeper history. This unassuming corner has been home to key moments in civil rights and […]

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