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Weekly Events Thread 9/4/23 - 9/10/23
Princess Stormm is a 2023 St. Louis American Foundation Young Leader
Congratulations, Princess Stormm, APD/ On-Air personality at Audacy! Stormm will be honored as a St. Louis young leader at the St. Louis American Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception, presented by Midwest BankCentre, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 7 at…
Ferguson man charged after woman found dead in yard
A woman was found dead in Ferguson early Monday morning.
List: Here is what is open and closed for Labor Day in St. Louis
Week 1: Marquette HS and LaFayette HS ‘Tackle Hunger,’ raise $3,253.75 for Operation Food Search
Looking for recommendations for good south county sushi spots. Does a thing even exist?!
Pruitt-Igoe residents exposed to government testing seek compensation. ‘What about us?’
Is this art piece still in St. Louis?
Webster Groves business owner rallies support after hate crime targeting transgender flag, sign
Cementland: Bob Cassilly’s Unfinished Masterpiece
Cementland: Bob Cassilly’s Unfinished Masterpiece will show at the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library until Sept. 22. The photography exhibit by Richard Sprengeler showcases the last project […]
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Any Indian Buffets Today?
Messenger: Ex-Marines and interpreters are still on mission, bringing Afghans to St. Louis
Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Closing in 60 Days
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will no longer accept applications beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. ILHAF supports qualified homeowners with grants of up to $60,000 for past-due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance and homeowner and/or condo association fees. Any application submitted prior to closing will be reviewed to determine eligibility and a submitted application is not a guarantee of approval. Eligible Illinois homeowners can apply online at www.illinoishousinghelp.org . “Any homeowner struggling to make their monthly payments due to lingering fallout from the pandemic should not hesitate and reach out today to see if you are eligible for this free assistance,” said IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust . “There is no guarantee of additional funding from Congress, so do not miss out on this opportunity and visit www.illinoishousinghelp.org
County Star Toby Keith's Positive Story Confrontation With Stomach Cancer Brings Awareness To Disease
It was a little more than a year ago when country music star Toby Keith shocked fans with the news that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021. The 62-year-old Keith revealed that he spent six months undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments and had to cancel all of his concert dates. But now, he’s feeling better. According to Keith, he’s continuing chemo, but his tumor has shrunk and his blood work has improved. So much that the singer is hoping to return to the road this fall if he continues to feel good. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. While breast, colon and prostate cancers tend to get more media attention, stomach cancer is nothing to ignore. Stomach cancer symptoms aren’t always easily identified. Feeling bloated after eating, heartburn, upper abdominal pain and unintentional weight loss are just some signs of a potential problem. “Unfortunately,
Cyclists Set to Bike MS: Gateway Getaway to Find a Cure For Multiple Sclerosis
GODFREY — On September 9 and 10, 2023, 1,100 cyclists will hit the road for Bike MS: Gateway Getaway to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. Hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Bike MS: Gateway Getaway invites companies, co-workers, neighbors, friends and family to team up for an extraordinary ride to make a difference in the lives of nearly 1 million people living with MS in the U.S. Cyclists will ride up to 100 miles over 2 days, departing from Lewis and Clark Community College on September 9, 2023 and crossing the finish line at Lewis and Clark Community College on September 10, 2023. This fully supported ride will feature traveling along the limestone bluffs on the Great River Road and winding through Lewis and Clark district communities, including Godfrey, Alton, Fosterburg, Bethalto, Elsah, Otterville, Jerseyville, Brighton, Dorsey, Worden, Holiday Shores, Moro, Woodburn, Bunker Hill, Shipman, Staunton, Benld, Wilsonville
Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year
The new registration fee is meant to make up for the state’s lost revenue from gasoline taxes that are used to pay for road construction and maintenance.
Guns n' Roses performing at Busch Stadium Saturday, Sept. 9
Guns N’ Roses will perform at Busch Stadium on Saturday night, September 9, along with The Pretenders.
Study: Paperwork causing delays in cancer treatment
A concerning new report reveals that cancer patients aren't always getting the care they need because of the volume of red tape they have to deal with.
What's open and closed on Labor Day
Labor Day is a day to celebrate labor's achievements in American life, but lots of businesses are closed for the day while others keep on working.