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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms […]

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A St. Louis judge ruled Friday afternoon that a new state law — blocking Missouri’s transgender youth from beginning new gender-affirming-care treatments — can take effect Monday.  Circuit Court Judge Steven Ohmer denied a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Missouri and Lambda Legal.

GRAFTON - Grafton’s Annual Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Red Hawk Park. This year, there will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:00 p.m. to officially open a pair of anxiously awaited brand-new pickleball courts. So, gather up your children, friends, and family for this last hurrah of summer. The evening will feature face painting, balloon animals, rock painting, a DJ, pickleball, and so much more. The ‘Hungries’ will be no match for free hot dogs, chips, and water. Bring your own chairs and blankets and claim your spot. Come and check out QEM fire trucks, a Jersey County ambulance, Survival Flight helicopter, and a Grafton police car. Jersey County Queen and Little Miss will help celebrate this favorite community event presented by the City of Grafton Family Fun Day Committee. Laughter, fun and games are free to all! Photos provided by Dave Sanford, City Photographer.

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EDWARDSVILLE – Sewer line work will require a closure of the 100 block of Franklin Avenue while repairs are completed. The work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 29, weather permitting. Franklin Avenue will be closed to all traffic between Illinois Route 159 and Longfellow Avenue. Repairs are expected to take one day. The repairs will be made by a third-party contractor to address issues arising from work on private property. Detours will be posted. "We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience," the City Of Edwardsville said.

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ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoed legislation to lift the nuclear power plant ban in Illinois: “Illinois desperately needs to have more options to produce enough energy to meet the demands in our state. Our utility rates are going through the roof and the construction of new nuclear power plants is one solution to lower these costs. I co-sponsored the bill to lift the nuclear power plant ban as I believe this will allow our state to explore all the options to meet our energy demands, produce low-cost energy, and help boost our economy and provide more good paying jobs.”

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ALTON - Community members are invited to the Lucy Haskell Playhouse on Saturday, Sept. 9, to celebrate the dedication of their new gazebo. The Haskell Playhouse Association is excited to unveil its newest addition to the Alton community. From 10 a.m. to noon, guests can also enjoy pony rides, music by the Muny Band and two special guests. “Not only is the building being upheld, but so is the spirit of community,” Haskell Playhouse Association member Debbie S chuneman said. “We feel we actually owe it to the community, because they help us in so many ways. It’s our way of saying thank you.” In April, the Association started talking about adding to the area around the playhouse. With their fundraising efforts and several local donors, they were able to fund and construct a gazebo with four benches inside. The dedication and ribbon cutting will start at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9, followed by free activities until noon. “And by George, we have

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O’FALLON — On Friday, Nov. 3, at the 2023 Elizabethan Gala fundraiser, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will present Catherine Taylor Yank, owner and CEO of Jim Taylor, Inc., aka Taylor Roofing, with the 2023 Elizabethan Award. The award recognizes Catherine Taylor Yank for her commitment to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the expansion of healthcare services in southwestern Illinois. Catherine Taylor Yank is a longtime advocate of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and has dedicated years of service as a volunteer leader and philanthropist. Taylor Yank served on the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation Leadership Council (formerly the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Board) from 2009 to 2023. Likewise, she served on the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation Board until July of this year. In 2017, Taylor Yank and her husband Greg Yank donated a $1 million life insurance policy to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation in support of the St. Elizabeth’s

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A downtown St. Louis mainstay will shut its doors for good this week. The family-friendly burger and shake joint Baileys' Range (920 Street) announced last night that it would close after 12 years. Its last day of service will be Thursday, August 31.

The $760 million project will create 750 jobs on the site of what was once the beating heart of the steel economy in the Ohio River valley.

Rags to Riches, one of St. Louis’ largest – and longest running – yard sales, is back!   More than 30 professional vendors and more than 20 neighborhood homes will […]

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The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 INDYCAR Series race returns to World Wide Technology Raceway on August 26 and 27.

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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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In a recent turn of events, fear spread through the crowd at a football game between Pattonville and Rittner High Schools.

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. today south of St. Louis, where dewpoints remain elevated. Heat indices are likely to reach 100–105 for the seventh consecutive day. However, there's a chance that shower and storm activity could limit the warming, potentially leading to an early cancellation of the warning.

A man has been found dead in an alley, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Water was on hand for band and school leaders who ensured players took precautions through mandatory water breaks. They delayed Friday night’s game until 8.