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Illinois Gov. Pritzker vetoes bill that would have allowed new nuclear construction
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday vetoed a bill that would have lifted a 1980s moratorium on the construction of new nuclear reactors.
The bill passed in May with three-fifths majorities in both legislative chambers, meaning that if all of the members that voted for it also support an override of the governor’s veto, it still could become law. Its Senate sponsor, state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, said she has already filed paperwork to bring the bill up in the legislature’s fall veto session scheduled…
St. Louis area 14-year-old pays off lunch debt for former school
A Missouri teen is drawing from his personal experience of uncertainty about lunch and actively working to aid children in his local community.
TourCo: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Presented by TourCo, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Merry Wives) will be performed at 24 parks throughout the St. Louis region from Aug. 1 to 27. Suki Peters, a celebrated Shakespearean
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Job fair aims to assist 500+ employees laid off from South City Hospital's closure
'What we do is critical': Missouri Red Cross disaster teams on the ground in Maui
'Time of use' rates could mean higher electricity bills for millions in Missouri
Within the next few months, millions of Missourians could be paying more for electricity.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds assault weapon ban, but federal test remains
The state of Illinois' ban on high-powered weapons and high-capacity magazines passed a state constitutional test Friday as it awaits a potentially more daunting challenge on the federal stage.
In a split decision, the Democratically controlled Illinois Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the law characterizing dozens of firearms as “assault weapons” and preventing their manufacture and sale in Illinois does not constitute “special legislation.” Devices used to make guns fire more rapidly are also…
David Lee Roth shows off his sword skills in new video
David Lee Roth is back with another somewhat bizarre video, this time proving to fans he’s skillful with a samurai sword. The former Van Halen frontman’s latest clip has him showing off a series of…
Friday Night Summer Music Series
We’re celebrating the return of warmer weather by bringing live music to the streets of the Central West End! Every Friday night from 6-9 p.m., you can sip, shop and
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What to do for health care?
Microsoft Continues About Face On ‘Right To Repair,’ Makes Its Hardware Easier To Fix
Microsoft has long been one of several companies that attempted to monopolize repair in a bid for profit, particularly when it has come to the company’s game consoles. But in recent years the company appears to have realized that with state and federal lawmakers and regulators cracking down on this behavior, it might be smart […]
Jazz bars (or speakeasies) in the City?
Glen Carbon Police Report Three Vehicle Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle From Savannah Crossing
GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon Police have three reports of separate burglaries to motor vehicles and one stolen motor vehicle in the Savannah Crossing Subdivision in Glen Carbon. Glen Caron Police said at about 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, police officers responded to the Savannah Crossing subdivision for reports of the burglaries and one stolen motor vehicle. Glen Carbon officers and detectives, with the help of Illinois State Police Crime Scene personnel, are actively following up on these cases. Since these separate cases are all currently under investigation, Glen Carbon Police Department does not have any further information to provide at this time. The Glen Carbon Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in the following manner: Please remove all valuables (purses, wallets, cash, laptops, firearms, medicines, etc.) from vehicles. Please lock up all unattended vehicles and secure vehicle keys inside residences. Please secure keyless ignition vehicles inside
StL cop says: If you don't like my driving, stay off the sidewalk"
Renovated senior apartments in north St. Louis County open after $6.5M investment
An elementary school-turned-senior living center in Florissant has been repurposed into a more modern apartment complex catering to people 55 years of age and older.
Recount affirms win for incumbent alderwoman in Bel-Nor runoff after tie vote in April
The one-vote victory in the runoff for Alderwoman Charlee McBride came after a tie between the two candidates in April's election.
St. Louis comptroller dismisses questions about top deputy’s demotion, leave
LaTaunia Kenner’s demotion comes as Comptroller Darlene Green’s other top deputy plans to retire and the office struggles with turnover, paying city bills.
Unusual jet stream pattern keeps severe storms looming around St. Louis
The stormy weather pattern slamming the St. Louis region since early July isn’t going anywhere just yet. So far, the month of July and the beginning of August have been the main culprits for a pattern known as a "jet stream."
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Hospitality Opportunities in Gaming Industry for Formerly Incarcerated Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today signed legislation which will allow individuals with certain felony convictions the opportunity to apply for non-gaming positions at Illinois casinos, largely in the hospitality industry. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) worked cooperatively with UNITE HERE Local 1 and Senate Bill 1462’s sponsors Senator Robert Peters and Representative Kam Buckner to draft the bill. “Here in the Land of Lincoln, we believe that people deserve second chances—and that includes the formerly incarcerated and those who have been convicted of a felony,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “As we transform our justice system away from incarceration and towards rehabilitation, we are creating opportunities for Illinoisans who’ve made mistakes to secure gainful employment and build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.” “This new legislation addresses the needs of people impacted by the legal