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To You, I Go (2023) is Jessica Page’s visual love letter to St. Louis. Although St. Louis is rarely romanticized, Page aims to showcase the softest purest side of her […]

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St. Louis native Kimberly St. Clair invented Doc Dash, a program to train people in safe encounters with police.

Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said a fight at a Midtown office space resulted in a bystander being shot.

These are responses to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address. Democratic Party of Illinois Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Address SPRINGFIELD — Following Governor JB Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez released the following statement: “Building on five years of fiscal progress and responsibility, Governor JB Pritzker once again laid out a positive vision for our state that invests in education, health care, infrastructure, public safety, and human services in his State of the State and Budget Address. Democrats across the state will work together to continue bolstering our finances while investing in budget priorities that move Illinois forward. Governor Pritzker, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Treasurer Mike Frerichs, and Democrats in the General Assembly have put Illinois’ finances back on track over the past five years, with nine credit rating upgrades,

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ALTON - Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, today responded to the Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, announcement that American Queen Voyages has discontinued operations for 2024. Please see the attached media statement for Mr. Jobe’s remarks. The following is a statement from Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, in response to the announcement that American Queen Voyages will no longer operate cruise ships in 2024. “The loss of American Queen Voyages dockings in Alton this year is unfortunate but doesn’t represent the overall health of the cruise ship industry in the U.S. and Southwest Illinois,” Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau remarked. “In fact, the cruise industry, as shown by American Cruise Lines and Viking River Cruises, remains strong and is surpassing pre-pandemic levels of popularity. “In 2024 alone, we anticipate 27 Alton cruise ship dockings

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The plan calls for a "wave swing," an attraction in which ride-goers are suspended from the rotating top of the carousel.

TROY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that utility work by the city of Troy will require a full closure of Center Street in Troy at Collinsville Road for one week beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, Feb. 22. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, 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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In our coverage of the problems with KOSA and other legislative pushes to “protect the children” online, we usually (for obvious reasons) come at the subject from the technology side, and look at all the ways these laws misunderstand the internet. But that’s not their only flaw: these proposals also tend to lack any real […]

Pritzker characterized the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and representing a roughly 2% increase in spending, as “focused and disciplined."

Police have charged a man after gunshots rang out Monday at a Walmart in High Ridge.

Mötley Crüe and Judas Priest are among the hard rockers confirmed for the Louder Than Life festival, taking place September 26-29 in Louisville, Kentucky.Mötley Crüe will headline Saturday, September 28, while…

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GODFREY - According to Marie Mangrum, Rose Optical has two favorite “helpers”: dogs and kids. Dogs chew on glasses and kids break them. Mangrum joked that this keeps the optometrist in business, but in truth, Rose Optical’s 33 years in the Riverbend region are a testament to their service alone. She is thankful for the patients and the organizations, like the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council, that have supported the business over the decades. “We’ve been around for 33 years and we’re still thriving. We just love how the public supports us and the patients,” Mangrum said. “We want the patients to be happy. We have patients who have moved out of the area, and when they come back to visit family, that’s their eye exam.” This means a lot to Mangrum and her husband Kevin, who own Rose Optical and work there together with their children. The family hopes to provide quality care for patients no matter what they need,

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CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money to address the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing, while proposing tax increases that will mostly target business, including a major sports betting tax hike. The second-term Democrat characterized the proposed budget for the fiscal year that [...]

St. Louis is getting a DMV office in Downtown West after the one in City Hall closed last year.  The licensing office, which will be operated by Allied Healthwise, will open on March 6, the office announced on Facebook.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! From trivia nights to eagle watching and fish fries to painting fundraisers, the diverse range of upcoming events promises something exciting for everyone in the community. For a complete list of these engaging activities and more, visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ and plan your next adventure today. Featured Alton Little Theater Presents: THE FOUR POSTER - The Alton Little Theater is excited to present "The Four Poster," a poignant play that spans 35 years in the life of a married couple. The play originally starred Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy and takes place from their wedding night in 1890 to the day they leave their longtime home. Witness their joys, struggles, and the changes in their lives, all in the presence of their old fourposter bed. This touching narrative captures the essence of marriage and is not to be missed. BuzzTones: Buzzin' the VFW! - The BuzzTones are ready to fill your night with musi

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After falling victim to a cyber attack earlier this week, the Francis Howell School District announced all schools will return to in-person sessions on Thursday.

Want to upgrade your home's look? Check out these offerings from Walmart that look like décor items from Urban Outfitters, but at a much more affordable price.

The Gateway Geyser, dubbed the tallest water fountain in the nation, is closing down after nearly 30 years in operation, according to a release from the Metro East Park and Recreation District and Gateway Center of Metropolitan St. Louis. The fountain, located in Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park in East St. Louis, was created in 1995 by the park's namesake. Martin was a St. Louis native and lawyer who created the park in hopes of connecting the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, now known as…

One person was shot after an argument led to rolling gunfire Wednesday along Interstate 270 in Bridgeton.