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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that bridge repairs will require a weekend closure of northbound/eastbound Interstate 55/70 the I-64 interchange and Illinois 203 in St. Clair County starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. 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, Nov. 13. 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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House Speaker Dean Plocher, R-Des Peres, is the subject of an ethics investigation.

During the American Wine Society Conference 2023, there will be two wine education courses held on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WineSmarts I is an entertaining and […]

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Amazon is now charging Prime customers an extra $3 a month to avoid ads that didn’t used to exist. Netflix is charging password sharers extra for sharing passwords, in addition to yet another looming price hike. Apple just doubled the price of Apple TV on the heels of price hikes by Disney, Hulu, and ESPN. […]

The St. Louis County Democrat is facing an unexpected primary race from St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell and drawing criticism from St. Louis’ Jewish community.

Fontbonne University's leadership reportedly has proposed cutting nearly two-dozen degree programs and over a dozen faculty posts as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall amid declining enrollment.

Five Republican candidates for president tussled over support for Ukraine and abortion policy at a debate in Miami Wednesday evening, while the leading contender for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, sought Latino votes in an event across town. Trump, who consistently garners more than 50% in polls of Republican voters, once again declined to […]

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A lawsuit filed last week by four store owners in St. Louis County accuses the county of violating the Missouri Constitution by decreasing the value of their businesses.

Flyover Comedy Festival shows take place at various venues in the Grove, though a couple of shows will take place at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

GRANITE CITY - Nick Raftopoulos, the democratic hopeful for State Representative in Illinois’ 111th House District, will host a meet and greet event on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Bubby & Sissy’s in Alton. All are welcome for an opportunity to converse with Raftopoulos, gain insight into his background and political platform, and inquire about his vision for effectively representing the 111th District. “These meet and greets emphasize my commitment to open dialogue, community engagement, and creating a lasting impact,” Raftopoulos says. Located at 602 Belle St., Bubby & Sissy’s is one of the Metro East’s most prominent LGBTQ+ spaces. As a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Raftopoulos is a firm believer of diversity, inclusivity, and equal rights for all. “It is my privilege to host this event at Bubby & Sissy’s, a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and acceptance,” he states. “This establishment has

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A stretch of northbound I-55/eastbound I-70 in St. Clair County will shut down at 9 p.m. Friday to accommodate bridge repairs. Reopening is expected by 5 a.m. Monday.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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She was struck at about 5:20 p.m. at Lucas and Hunt Road and Kinamore Drive.

A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges repeated sexual and physical abuse of children at The Lord’s Ranch, a residential treatment facility in Northeast Arkansas that closed in 2016. Lawyers for the plaintiffs — eight former residents who were reportedly abused as boys — said this is the first of several lawsuits they will file on […]

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Atlanta, Georgia police are in St. Louis this weekend for a hiring event. Some call this an attempt to "poach" officer recruits from the region.

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Perched high on rugged cliffs overlooking Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse dominates the shoreline. Visitors from across the country make the 113-year-old beacon one of the most-photographed lighthouses in the country. The most spectacular view, many say, is from Pebble Beach, reachable only by a steep, winding forest trail that snakes […]

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New details on a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday.

U.S. citizenship and immigration services welcome 50 new U.S. citizens during a special Veterans Day naturalization ceremony Thursday.