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Here's a bonus chart from today's retail sales report. Sales of cars were up slightly, but still aren't close to their pre-pandemic level: Vehicle purchases have been increasing since late 2021 but are still about 6% below their pre-pandemic level.

Witnesses called for help, but the man did not survive.

EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe praised police officers who are working to deter the prevalence of gun violence and remove offenders in a comment about an East St. Louis man's sentence announced today. A U.S. District judge sentenced an East St. Louis man to five years in federal prison after he admitted to possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Devonte T. Franklin, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. In addition to the prison sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay a $100 fine and $100 in special assessments. Crowe made this statement about the police work and sentence in regard to the Franklin decision: "This case serves as proof of police officers working courageously to deter the prevalence of gun violence and remove those offenders." “The Illinois State Police Public Safety Enforcement Group continues to get illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of criminals

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University City wants to change a city ordinance meant to curb its own greenhouse gas emissions — a move that would allow it to renovate its city hall and an adjacent building more cheaply. The St. Louis suburb is considering a bill that would exclude “major remodels” of municipal buildings from a nine-year-old city ordinance that requires new or remodeled municipal buildings to be built in an environmentally-conscious way.

Retail sales increased slightly in July, but have remained basically flat for more than two years: It's good news that retail sales aren't dropping, but that's about it. There's nothing much to see here.

The new C-suite appointment marks the latest change for the company, which in May appointed a new chief executive and said it once again plans to offer its shares on the public market.

Neil Young has added a second date to his celebration of The Roxy’s 50th anniversary. As previously reported, Young is set to perform at the famed West Hollywood venue on September…

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Back-to-school time has arrived. This week or next week marks the start of a new school year for hundreds of districts around Missouri.

ALTON - In the span of a few months in 2014, Christina Stanford-Harvey retired after 20 years in the military, graduated from culinary school and had a baby. What was the next step after such a monumental, stressful year? She started a business, of course. But the risk clearly paid off. Nine years after Christina began her catering service, she’s the proud owner of C-Rations Grub Hub Food Truck, a Riverbend favorite. Alongside her husband Hoover and their children, Christina’s business is doing better than ever and giving back to the Alton community. “It’s good to see the fruits of your labor after a while,” Christina said. “I’ve been able to keep it a family business. It’s been really good.” The family bought the food truck in February 2019. They were still fixing it up when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, which brought the entire business to a standstill. Both Christina and Hoover are 20-year veterans, so they’re

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Hip-hop celebrates half a century in existence this year, and the Saint Louis Art Museum (1 Fine Arts Drive, 314-721-0072) is joining the celebration with an entire exhibit based on the emceeing, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti that make up the pillars of hip-hop. Its exhibit The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century looks at the history of hip-hop worldwide, and includes paintings from artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Bradford, Julie Mehretu, Carrie Mae Weems and more; fashion from Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton collection and streetwear brand Cross Colours; and plenty of other “music ephemera,” as it’s described in promotional materials. The exhibit opens at noon on Saturday, August 19, with the SLAM Block Party, a free festival that will be held in SLAM’s parking and will feature performances by a bevy of St. Louis’ finest hip-hop artists, including Run the Jewels DJ Trackstar, who will be joined by the likes of Rockwell Knuckles, Daemon & T-Dubb-O; Preacher in the Trap, a collaboration between Blvck Spvde and Tef Poe; the Beat Street DJs and many more.

WOOD RIVER - Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified the victim who died as a result of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash occurring in Alton on Saturday, August 12, 2023, as Larry M. Patton, 33, of Wood River. "Per witness statements and evidence examined at the scene, the decedent was eastbound on Broadway traveling at a high rate of speed when his 2005 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle left the roadway to the south and struck a yellow pole causing him to be ejected," Nonn said. "His body came to rest near a wall on the Ardent Mills property. "Coroner’s Office Investigator Kelsey M. Jones, DSN 1579 pronounced his death at the scene at 6:10 p.m., August 12, 2023. The preliminary cause of death appears to be from blunt head trauma. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Routine toxicology testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol remains pending. A final cause of death will not be issued until all reports are complete." The case remains under

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Panera Brands announced a new CFO Monday, as the company continues to prepare for its eventual initial public offering of its stock.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Detective Andrew Monroe at 636-797-5030.

On Monday morning, neighbors of Grace United Church of Christ in Holly Hills woke up to find someone had spray painted “White Lives Matter” in large letters across the church's red brick wall. The slogan, which came to reactionary prominence in the wake of the 2014 Black Lives Matter movement, is described by the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist phrase.

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Letter to the editor: Imagine a husband who applies for a credit card – without telling his wife. In some states and circumstances, she will be liable for the debt, even if she didn’t know. But she finds out – before he gets the loan – and she notifies the credit card company that she needs a say in the matter. That’s what just happened between the East Alton-Wood River High School district and its taxpayers. Last week, petitions with more than 1,100 signatures were submitted to the EA-WR district office, in response to its July 12 “backdoor referendum” that gave citizens 30 days to gather 832 signatures to put a $2.4 million bond issue on the March 19, 2024 ballot. Going door to door, I gathered 300 of these signatures myself. Without the signatures, the district could issue the bonds without voter approval – with taxpayers none the wiser – until their tax bills arrive in the mail. How many people read the legal notices?

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EDWARDSVILLE - Walter D. Williams was recognized for his leadership and accomplishments, and a new president - Traci S. Daniels, MSL, was announced at a special meeting of the NAACP Edwardsville Branch. Williams recently resigned as branch president after accepting a position with the City of Racine, Wisc. Traci S. Daniels, MSL, has served as 1st Vice President of the NAACP Edwardsville Branch for three years. She is the assistant pastor of Anchored In Truth Ministries in Edwardsville and now will assume a new role. Daniels is also an Ambassador for the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce and a devoted wife. “I am ready to take on the responsibilities and challenges that come with this esteemed position," Daniels said. "I am committed to continuing the vital work of the NAACP in advocating for equality, justice, and civil rights for all. "With the support of our dedicated members and the community, I am confident that we can make a significant impact and create positive

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PIASA - Southwestern football head coach Pat Keith has a couple options for his team's starting quarterback this season. One option is his son, senior Logan Keith, the other is sophomore Blake Rimbey. Both could be seen in a practice last Friday acting as the QB in offensive drills as the two are seemingly fighting for the starting spot. Regardless of what happens, one thing is for sure, Blake's heading into the new season confident in himself and his team. "I feel like we've got some guys that are going to do some pretty good things. I feel like we can get a pretty good season going." Blake is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Month for Southwestern. He believes his team has what it takes to get back to the playoffs and is just looking forward to having fun this season. "We don't have any doubts," he said about being able to make the playoffs. "We lost some pretty good guys, but I feel like we got better at catching balls, got better at blocking." T

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