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Granite City School District Expand Horizons For Students With National Performers

2 years 2 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District continues to expand horizons for students in the arts field with some dynamic performers for their children in multiple grade levels this past week. Students and staff enjoyed a pair of performances by Beyond Measure Dance, LLC called "Africa to America" on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, as part of a celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth at Prather Pre-K/Kindergraten Center . The Dancers delivered a dynamic performance involving the history, culture, language and creation of three dance styles: West African, Jazz Swing and Hip Hop. Through the use of song, dance, and poetry written by the creator, Alicia “Sunshine” Gbaho, students participated in an educational and interactive celebration. Memorable Day At Coolidge Junior High With National Jazz Artists It was a memorable day for Granite City School and Coolidge Junior High band students at Coolidge Junior High School who joined national jazz artists Michael Dease a

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CUB Issues Statement About Illinois American Water Hike Rate Proposal

2 years 2 months ago
Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz released a statement today about Illinois American Water’s $152 million rate-hike request before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC): Illinois American’s $152 million rate-hike request is severe and greedy—the company is pushing for an excessive profit rate for its shareholders—and CUB will do everything it can to reduce it. We often hear complaints from Illinois American customers about painfully high bills, fueled by the utility’s aggressive strategy of buying up municipal systems across Illinois, along with winning legislative approval to add a "Qualifying Infrastructure Plant" surcharge to bills. While water customers struggle, Illinois American’s parent company has pulled in about $1.6 billion in profits over the last two years. This punishing rate hike will be a hardship to consumers who depend on the utility for a vital service–and that’s why we’re challenging

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Benevolent King to transition to Japanese, and more in the news

2 years 2 months ago
The Benevolent King restaurant in Maplewood (7268 Manchester Road) will be transitioning from Mediterranean to mainly Japanese cuisine this month, according to reports.  KSDK — Ben Poremba to transform Benevolent King into Japanese restaurant Riverfront Times — Benevolent King in Maplewood to Rebrand as a Japanese Restaurant | St. Louis | St. Louis Riverfront Times […]
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