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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Updates will soon be coming to the Dardenne Greenway section of the ongoing Great Rivers Greenway trail. A virtual open house was hosted on Jan. 26 to display plans to update and improve the section of trail from Mexico Road to the Water’s Edge Banquet Center in St. Peters. Project Manager […]

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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales from Texas went on Face the Nation on Sunday and said a lot of silly things, doing his best as a loyal Trump foot soldier to defend the indefensible, to make sense of the nonsensical, and to lie about all the rest. However, I wanted to focus on one bit of […]

From The St. Louis American: Mill Creek Valley may have been bulldozed off the map in 1959, but its people are now telling the truth about what was lost. That truth will take center stage on Friday, February 6, when the St. Louis County Library hosts author Vivian Gibson and Missouri History Museum curator Gwen […]

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OWENSBORO, KY. - Grace Carter of Alton has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The Dean’s List celebrates students who attain a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college located in Owensboro, Kentucky, connected to the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1858, the College is committed to educating students in a supportive, close-knit

From Area Development: In our current economic landscape marked by tariff volatility, global supply chain disruptions, and regulatory uncertainty, the challenges for new greenfield development projects are more complex than ever. For many projects, speed to market is a critical factor, and permitting can be an unforeseen obstacle. Lack of planning or understanding of permitting […]

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ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Illinois might be struggling to meet its goals of fully funding every school by 2027. But things used to be much worse. “Illinois quite notoriously had one of the most inadequate and inequitable school funding formula in the nation. And I think everybody understood going into it that we needed a better [...]

ALTON - The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20 with a stop in Collinsville. The Great Race is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. The event uses a new route each year and features 17 hosted city stops along the way, including a hosted stop in Collinsville. For 2026, the Great Race i

Two bills that target immigrants who send money out of the country are currently moving through the Missouri House and Senate. Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Ben Keathley, a Republican from Chesterfield, and state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Defiance, seeks to require financial institutions verify the immigration status of individuals sending electronic money […]

BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police said a juvenile male was shot multiple times late Monday night, Feb. 9, 2026, in Belleville, and a juvenile male suspect was taken into custody early Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, as investigators continue to pursue leads. The Belleville Police Department said it was dispatched at about 10:27 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, to the 600 block of Royal Heights Road “in reference to a report of a subject who had been shot multiple times.” Officers arriving at the

The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]

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Step into a world of enchantment and intrigue at our exclusive romantic pop-up, where passion blooms and mystery unfolds. From the moment you enter, you’ll be surrounded by lush, dark […]

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The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award, which is the organization’s highest honor.The Johnny Mercer Award honors an already inducted member…

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ST. LOUIS — United Way 211 Day is celebrated annually on February 11th (2/11) to raise awareness for the 211 helpline, a free, 24/7 service connecting people across the U.S. and Canada to resources and support near them. 211 Powered by United Way of Greater St. Louis is the central, easy to remember number for residents across Missouri and Southwest Illinois to access critical support. How 211 works: The 211 Helpline is a United Way-funded and managed helpline assisting with

EDWARDSVILLE - A local nonprofit invites community members to “Sip and Shop” while supporting cancer patients. From 1–4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Stridin’ and Survivin’ will host their biannual vendor fair at The Hall in Edwardsville. Attendees can shop with nearly 40 vendors and enjoy drink specials. The event raises money for the Stridin’ and Survivin’ mission to support cancer patients with care packages, gas cards and more. “We

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Timothy S. Rausch has been elected to the Ameren board of directors, effective March 1. Rausch served as executive vice president and chief nuclear officer of Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA") from October 2018 to July 2025. TVA is a federally owned electric utility corporation serving over 10 million people across the southeastern United States. He previously served as senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of both Talen

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today released the following statement after winning a preliminary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from carrying out its freeze of over $10 billion in funding for child care and support for vulnerable families. “This is another win that stops the Trump administration from withholding federal funding without justification, which would ultimately hurt Illinois families and harm our state’s economy,” Raoul

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The announcement, which was informed by the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee (IL-IAC)’s recommendations, reinforces other recent actions taken by the Pritzker administration to protect the health and well-being of children, families, and communities statewide. Ami

A woman was critically injured in a shooting late Tuesday morning at a Starbucks drive-thru in the Tower Grove East neighborhood.