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A man is accused of using a torch and propane tank to set a woman's north St. Louis County home on fire earlier this month.

GODFREY - A year and a half after he started, restaurateur Eko Adikaputra says Toko Sushi and Boba will open in September. The restaurant, located in Suite D at 5775 Godfrey Road, created a buzz when the sign was unveiled last year. Contracting delays pushed back their opening date, but the restaurant is almost ready and will bring Japanese cuisine, boba tea and rolled ice cream to Godfrey. “I get all the recipes from Japan itself. I learned from there,” Adikaputra said. “Our food is made by the order and with high quality. I’m trying to make it the best I know, in my knowledge. Quality is everything.” Adikaputra explained that issues with the contractor caused most of the delays, but they’re in the final stretch now. He plans to install the range hood himself later this week, and then the staff will clean and undergo a final inspection so they can open by mid-September. Toko Sushi and Boba will specialize in Japanese cuisine. Sushi, sashimi,

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 42 degrees in May. A local student who graduated was Godfrey's Lauren Heinz: Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics.

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In its inaugural year, the festival features big-name music acts, bourbon, barbecue, and more.

Following a roundtable discussing gun violence on Tuesday, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones office released a list of anticipated gun legislation, which comes after the mayor signed a bill into law regulating open carry earlier this month. The list includes: Prohibit military-grade weapons on city streets Prevent the transfer or sale of guns to minors Take action on 'ghost guns' and similar untraceable firearms Prepare St. Louis for the passage of Blair's Law, which would elevate charges for celebratory…

Eric Clapton and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir are among the guest stars featured on Stephen Marley’s new album Old Soul, which will be released September 15. Clapton lends his guitar talents to Stephen’s acoustic cover…

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EAST ST. LOUIS — State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure a $2.4 million grant for the Metro East Auto Task Force — a move that will prevent carjackings, vehicle theft and break-ins throughout the community. “The uptick in carjackings is a disturbing trend,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Innocent people are being targeted by this senseless crime across Illinois — and particularly in the Metro East.” With carjackings on the rise, Belt stood alongside Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to announce a $2.4 million grant for the Metro East Auto Task Force. The group is a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies to investigate and prevent auto thefts, carjacking and other related crimes. “It’s vital law enforcement and community organizations have the resources they need to address the increase in crime head on,” said Belt. “Funding for the Metro East Auto Task Force allows us to hone in on our effort to recover

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The Peoria-based healthcare Ministry named one of the top healthcare providers to work for by Forbes OSF HealthCare has again been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State for 2023. It’s the fifth year in a row OSF has been included in this prestigious recognition presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 100 top companies in Illinois were ranked with OSF HealthCare coming in at 58, including ranking eighth for healthcare and social organizations. The Peoria, Illinois-based integrated health system is owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. OSF employs more than 23,000 Mission Partners in 150 locations, including 15 hospitals throughout Illinois and Michigan. "We can only deliver on our Mission to serve persons with the greatest care and love if we attract and retain the best, most committed Mission Partners to meet the needs of our patients. To accomplish this,

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The city of St. Louis is paying a Belgium company nearly $10,000 to host an online platform that's taking ideas on how to use $250 million in Rams settlement cash allocated to the government.

This is a bearded iris growing in the Canadian WWII cemetery in Bény-sur-Mer. The cemetery is near Juno Beach, about ten miles north of Caen in Normandy. The stark background of the flower is not due to any kind of photoshopping. It was growing against a white gravestone, and in the sunlight it was bright ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Rockwell Knuckles and Aloha Mischeaux make up hip-hop duo the Knuckles, which performs at Evolution Festival.

Innovation district Cortex says it’s still “actively working” with a local developer that has proposed a residential project within its Central West End borders, despite delays on the development.

ALTON - A proposal spearheaded by Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau CEO Cory Jobe and Alton Alderman Ray Strebel to enhance Alton’s iconic Clark Bridge with LED lighting technology will be presented to the City Council at its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 23. The nearly $1 million project will create an artistic night skyline that residents and visitors will enjoy 365 days a year. The project will also enhance safety and security to the bridge by providing enhanced lighting. The project is slated to be funded from an Ameren Illinois incentive, dedicated tourism funds, city ARPA resources and through a partnership with the Alton Township. “This is truly an inspiring project for Alton. This project will bring a unique addition to our night skyline,” Mr. Jobe noted. “It will have a significant impact on the number of visitors we have as well as potentially extending length of stays and creating an economic boost to business owners, investors and to the community

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The current labor agreement for the United Auto Workers expires Sept. 14, and if the union can't reach an agreement with the Big Three by then, a strike becomes more likely, costing the Missouri economy tens of millions of dollars a day.

INDIANAPOLIS — For years, Indiana’s GOP-controlled legislature has focused on creating a business-friendly climate by pushing favorable tax rates and regulations, aiming to foster the creation of good-paying jobs across the state. The way Republican state Sen. Michael Crider sees it, those moves have worked: Companies such as Amazon and Walmart have built new warehouses […]

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Note: This is one of a series of features about artists who will showcase their work at the Edwardsville Art Fair on Sept. 22-24. Avalon Eales of the Edwardsville Arts Center staff provided the information. Artist #1 Name: John Locus Location: Collinsville, IL Medium: Photography Artist's Statement: "I have always been a collector of cool, old things. As a photographer, I use some of the objects I have collected in my still-life images. I can't possibly collect and own all of the old buildings, cars, trucks, bridges, and barns that I love so much, so I photograph them in their best light and preserve their images for history. Too many times, as I return to a location or a particular building to photograph it in a different season or at a different time of day, I find that it is gone. It makes me sad to see an old acquaintance disappear, but I take comfort in knowing that, at the very least, I did my part in preserving the memory of its existence." Artist #2 Name:

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The city of St. Louis is set to consider forcing landlords to register with the government, part of a push to hold out-of-town owners accountable amid a wave of housing legislation that's set to be heard.