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Daily Deal: Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Complete Course with Practical Labs

2 years ago
The Internet is extremely important in modern life today and this reliance is only predicted to continue with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the next few years. The Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Complete Course will teach you how networks actually work and how you are able to connect to websites like […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Edwardsville Freshman Sam Wittek Earns Multiple Scholarships To UW-Eau Claire

2 years ago
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Edwardsville native Sam Wittek has earned multiple scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2023-2024 school year. The scholarships were: Honors Scholarship Honors Fellowship Out-of-State Award William "Bill" Bingham Memorial Scholarship Five hundred sixty-five incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for this year.

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St. Louis Prosecuting Office Issues Charges Against 21-Year-Old Murder Suspect

2 years ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Max Jones, 21 years of age, of the 1300 block of Ferguson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63135, for Murder Second Degree and Armed Criminal Action. A booking photo of Jones is attached. Jones is being held on $1,000,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On September 28, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Saint Louis County Police respond to a Shotspotter activation at Winkler Drive and Kappel Drive. The victim, Earl Jones, was found deceased at the intersection of Winkler and Kappel and had been shot once in the head. A witness observed a suspicious black male suspect carrying a unique bag walking away from the victim. Detectives reviewed video surveillance from the area and observed that same individual

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Anita Cafe Brings Arresting Lebanese Food to Midtown

2 years ago
When you walk through the front doors of Anita Cafe & Bar (2700 Locust Street, 314-669-7700), you're greeted with a stunning interior design aesthetic. Several multi-tiered crystal chandeliers hang from the soaring ceilings, their light sparkling off two walls of windows that make up the front and one side of the corner storefront.
Cheryl Baehr

Illinois Department on Aging Announces 2023 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Inductees

2 years ago
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Paula Basta today announced three new members of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, who will be honored during award ceremonies in their home communities this fall. “Each of this year’s inductees represents a positive image of aging and has made meaningful contributions over the course of their lives, including in older age,” said IDoA Director Paula Basta . “I’m pleased to welcome these three individuals into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame and to recognize their impressive accomplishments.” The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame was established by the state legislature to honor older adults’ accomplishments and contributions to their communities. Each year, up to four Illinoisans aged 65 or older are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in community service, education, arts or the labor force. This year, IDoA received a record-setting number of nominations, an

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Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of Eli's Cheesecake’s Expanded Facility

2 years ago
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker joined local and state leaders today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Eli’s Cheesecake expanded facility. The $10 million investment and 42,000 square-foot expanded facility will increase space for packaging lines and bakery operations for the famous Chicago cheesecake company while creating 50 new jobs for the area. “A family-owned bakery — three generations strong, Eli’s Cheesecake is an iconic Chicago-staple,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to a $10 million investment and competitive hiring incentives from our EDGE tax credit program, Eli’s Cheesecake was able to complete a 42,000 square foot expansion—bringing this facility size to a whopping 104,000 square feet. And, of course, more capacity brings jobs for the people of Illinois. More jobs, more customers, more cake: it doesn’t get much better than that.” “With more than three decades of serving communities, the expansio

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St. Louis County Cannabis Would Be Cheaper If Suit Succeeds

2 years ago
A weed dispensary in Florissant filed a lawsuit earlier this week that could bring down the price of marijuana at some dispensaries in St. Louis County. Robust Dispensary is suing St. Louis County as well as Missouri's director of the Department of Revenue, arguing that its weed business can't legally be taxed by both the county and the city in which it operates.
Ryan Krull

IDOT Announces Weekend Closure Of Northbound/Eastbound I-55/70

2 years ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that bridge repairs will require a weekend closure of northbound/eastbound Interstate 55/70 between the I-64 and I-255 interchanges in St. Clair County starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. A posted detour will be in place to direct motorists to I-64 and I-255. The work is expected to be complete by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and all detour signs prior to the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Live updates | Day 5 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war

2 years ago
Residents in Gaza are facing ever-growing uncertainty after the territory's only power plant ran out of fuel and shut down Wednesday. Israeli airstrikes further demolished entire neighborhoods and sent people scrambling to find safety. And hospitals in the Gaza Strip are struggling to treat the injured with dwindling medical supplies. The war, which has claimed [...]
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Maverick Ventures Doing Business As Cookie Factory, Recalls Some Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 years ago
The Cookie Factory, doing business as Maverick Ventures, LLC of Troy, NY, is recalling 2,367 packages of 6 oz. Chocolate Chip Cookies because they may contain an undeclared macadamia nut allergen. People with an allergy or sensitivity to macadamia nuts are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The Cookie Factory product was distributed to Stewart’s Shops stores throughout New York and in nine Stewart’s Shops in Vermont. The products were sold in a 6 oz. clear plastic tub “clamshell” container with a Best Before date of 10/13/23 printed on the sticker that secures the package. The UPC is also on the sticker that secures the package. The recalled product was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the presence of macadamia nuts. A customer who purchased a package noticed a substance that was later identified as a macadamia nut. An investigation determined the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown

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Belt Applauds Funding For Two Local Outdoor Trails

2 years ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt recently announced a total of $400,000 in funding for two outdoor trails in the 57 th District through the Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “There is nothing better than to see frequently used outdoor spaces receive funds to improve their accessibility for residents,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Spending time outdoors has been proven to enhance our health and well-being, and it’s great we are allowing this to happen by making spaces like this more convenient and safe for everyone.” The funds for the program come from a percentage of motor vehicle title fees, providing a maximum grant award of $200,000 per project for development projects, with no maximum grant award limit for land acquisition projects. Madison County Transit District will receive $200,000 for the creation of a new trail, the Chain of Rocks Shared Use Path, which will

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Biophilic Elements Growing in Higher Ed Design

2 years ago
From KWK Architects:  American architect, writer and educator Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.” Incorporating natural elements and designing around natural landscapes became the inspiration behind many of Wright’s iconic home designs of the early to mid-1900s. Today, biophilic design – the practice […]
Tom Finan

MetroLink Single Track Operations Through October 15  

2 years ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. - MetroLink will operate on a single track evenings at several locations on the light rail system in the City of St. Louis this week to allow for construction and maintenance work. MetroLink customers may experience brief delays during their evening commutes. The impacted stations are: Laclede’s Landing Station Convention Center Station 8 th & Pine Station Stadium Station Starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct. 10-13), MetroLink will single track to accommodate crews working in the Downtown St. Louis tunnel. This single track operation will impact riders at the Laclede’s Landing, Convention Center, 8 th & Pine, and Stadium Stations. The Blue Line trains will only run between Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station after 6 p.m. Westbound riders should board Red Line trains at any station between the Fairview Heights Station and the Central West End Station and then transfer to

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Midwest Members Credit Union Names Eagles Of The Month

2 years ago
BETHALTO – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School. Senior students are selected each month by members of the Civic Memorial faculty to represent each department. All students are awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. Two seniors (1 female student and 1 male student) that were selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $500.00 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship each at the end of the school year. 2023 October’s Eagles of the Month winners are as follows: Math - Lucas Naugle Visual Arts - Akkadia Allsman Social Studies - Christian Strader P.E./Health - Elijah Gruen Choir - Madelyn Fitzgerald Band - Shelby Quick Science - Serenity Bell English - Aidyn Pellazari CTE - Jude Breyer. Teacher of the Month - Special Education teacher Ashley Wallis Congratulations to all the Civic Memorial “Eagles of the Month” and the “Teacher

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