The 99 Cents Only chain is closing up shop. LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano headed out to talk to a few customers about it: “I blame [Gavin] Newsom,” said Rick Juarez, 53, referencing the California governor as he entered the store to stock up on batteries. He had shopped at this location for “at least” ...continue reading "Blame Gavin Newsom!"
I’ve been watching this story since late last week. A lot of what I saw then showed this was going to end in embarrassment and exoneration for Albuquerque (NM) police chief Harold Medina. But I still held out hope the city might find something to criticize about the chain of events that left city resident […]
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Jethro Tull’s first live album, Bursting Out, is getting reissued with a whole host of extras for fans. Originally released in September 1978 as a double album, Bursting Out was recorded during…
(The Center Square) – While Illinois looks at tax credits for gifting endowments, student loans, hiring journalists and music companies, Missouri is looking at phasing out not just tax credits but also its corporate income tax.
Not among the slew of tax credits the Illinois Senate is reviewing is the Invest in Kids school choice scholarship tax credit, which expired at the end of 2023. There’s been no public discussion about revisiting the program.
Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher…
Sonny Gray's St. Louis debut drew the smallest attendance for a Cardinals night game in the history of Busch Stadium III, according to several reports.
Arguments before a federal appeals court that is considering whether to reinstate Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors focused Thursday on whether it and similar restrictions adopted by two dozen states discriminate on the basis of sex.
In a “first-ever” opportunity, St. Louis SC is teaming up with YETI to offer a fancy $80 cup you can refill all season. The spectacular money grab features a white, insulated “infinitely reusable” YETI straw mug with St. Louis SC customization. St. Louis SC promoted the partnership on its social media accounts as a way to reduce waste inside Citypark.
For decades, Amina Tollin struggled with mysterious, debilitating pain that radiated throughout her body. A few years ago, when a doctor finally diagnosed her with polyneuropathy, a chronic nerve condition, she had begun to use a wheelchair. The doctor prescribed a blood infusion therapy that allowed Tollin, 40, to live her life normally. That is, […]
From ENR: ENR Midwest has selected Terracon Company as its Design Firm of the Year for 2024. Design Firms of the Year are chosen by a vote of the regional ENR editors from across the country based on a carefully selected group of finalists. Factors include regional revenues, new initiatives, current projects, community and industry […]
From Spectrum News: St. Louis County is soliciting bids to build a state-of-the-art public safety facility in Maryland Heights. The 49,309-square-foot building will house St. Louis County Precinct Number Two, a Police Intelligence Center and a Property Control Center, according to a press release. The state and county are receiving $46 in federal relief money […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: BJC Health has purchased the former headquarters of Panera Bread in south St. Louis County. The health care system bought the 116,300-square-foot building, at Watson and South Geyer roads in Sunset Hills, earlier this year for $9.9 million, according to a report from commercial real estate firm JLL. It’s not clear […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A measure that could force St. Louis taxpayers to pay off developer Paul McKee’s lender should the city acquire his property through eminent domain was roundly criticized at a state Senate committee hearing Tuesday. A tailor-made government bailout for one bank is how Peter Hoffman, managing attorney at Legal Services of […]
From ENR: When we need to reach a little higher, we strap extensions—stilts—on workers’ legs. When fearing a fall, we tie workers to buildings with a length of rope, and then we hope. We still use ladders developed 10,000 years ago to get from here to there and when materials are needed high up in […]