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Northview Village, St. Louis’ largest skilled nursing facility, made headlines in the New York Times, Washington Post and other national media when it closed abruptly in mid-December.  The frantic transfer of 174 residents — many with only the clothes on their backs — to other care centers in the middle of the night led to emotional breakdowns, the disappearance for days of some residents and heart-wrenching efforts by family members to reunite with loved ones.

Mark Knopfler is back with new music. The Dire Straits frontman announced that he’ll release his 10th studio album One Deep River on April 12, and he's giving fans their first taste of the record with the release…

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ALTON - The Alton Police Department responded to the Clark Bridge at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, after it was reported a male subject was potentially in crisis. "Officers arrived and located a 33-year-old male standing on the ledge of the bridge threatening to jump," Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. "Patrol officers, assisted by an Alton Police certified crisis negotiator, spoke to the individual for approximately an hour and a half, at which time the individual agreed to come back over the rail to safety." Chief Ford said officers provided him with transportation to a mental health facility for treatment. "Southbound bridge traffic was diverted during the situation but has since been re-opened," Ford said. 988 is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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It's hard to find many places that compare to Alaska. It's non-contiguous, one of the last U.S. states to join the union, and prone to some extreme changes in weather and daylight.

A man from a Chicago suburb was arrested in central Illinois last week for trafficking methamphetamine after receiving a phone call from a passenger in his vehicle.

The annual contest highlights the area's most beautiful and innovative designs, as selected by a nationally renowned panel of judges. The winners and finalists will be celebrated at a special event in April.

John Kiehne, 56, a musician and producer, is no stranger to politics. He has tried unsuccessfully for the state Senate in 2018 and 2022, and the state House in 2020.

Planned Parenthood provides health care services like cancer screenings, contraception and other tests.

Two local groups are holding a donation drive and fundraiser at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel.

Texas is in a close race with Florida for the title of “Most Unconstitutional Laws Enacted.” Florida’s legislators will probably end up taking this title because they seem crazier/more productive than their counterparts in Texas. But let’s not encourage those Texas underachievers! These are bad laws written by worse people. They’re almost universally incapable of […]

With five comprehensive modules and over 40 Linux technologies covered, the Complete Linux Training Bundle offers a detailed program tailored for absolute beginners. The curriculum includes a compilation of important topics such as security, DevOps, and cloud, combining all the necessary elements to become a well-rounded Linux professional. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The […]

A recent podcast from the Niskanen Center focuses on whether political elites have a good sense of what the public believes. Short answer: not really. Alex Furnas, a professor at Northwestern's business school, summarizes his research this way: We found that for policies that elites themselves strongly favored, they overestimated public support by about 12 ...continue reading "Are political elites in touch with what the public really thinks?"

Neil Young has been announced as one of the headliners for the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival, taking place September 19-22 in Louisville, Kentucky. Young will co-headline opening night with Beck, with Dave Matthews…

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There was nothing super interesting about this year's BLS report on union density. Total union density declined slightly from 10.1% to 10.0% and private sector union density stayed the same at 6.0%. But I did notice something peculiar. Even though overall union density barely changed, there were significant movements in individual states. Here are the ...continue reading "Raw data: Union density by state"

Two brothers behind a well-known restaurant at The Hill, a St. Louis neighborhood with a strong culinary scene, take home a big honor in the food industry.

Visit The Galleries at Heartland Art Club for our newest Group of 8 Show. New artworks from Jo Jasper Dean, Mary Drastal, Julie Wiegand, Tim Breaux, Connie Schmidt, Margaret Murphy […]

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ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Alton and the City of Edwardsville have been named two of the “8 Best Towns in Illinois to Visit in 2024” by World Atlas , a geography website that shares information about different cities and countries around the world. The list, published last week, discusses tourist attractions and historical highlights in both cities. World Atlas encourages readers to visit these smaller towns to enjoy a “fresh holiday stay that you would not find in the big cities.” Alton was noted for its “interesting historical landmarks and exciting outdoor pursuits” as well as “quirky amusement centers” like the National Great Rivers Museum, Gordon F. Moore Community Park and the Jacoby Arts Center. World Atlas noted that Alton “offers something for everyone” and is the site of many historical monuments, including the Lovejoy State Memorial. Edwardsville was commended for its nature and recreational opportunities

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