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Pictured above is a resident of The Ville neighborhood of North St. Louis who was forced to use his mobility device in a roadway because of an impassable section of sidewalk. This photo is illustrative of a problem in the City of St. Louis that can no longer be ignored. A Complete Neighborhood Sidewalk Assessment […]

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Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger confirmed that multiple dogs were located in a boat in the Illinois River near the Peoria Riverplex on Wednesday.

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it became easier for Illinois residents to change the gender listed on their birth certificate as of July 1, under a new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker in February. The update to the state’s Vital Records Act that took effect at the conclusion of Pride Month was enacted under HB0009 which allows people to change the gender on their birth certificate by signing a statement affirming their gender identity or intersex condition. “Following this year’s Pride Month, I couldn’t be happier that we are making it easier for Illinoisans to change the gender listed on their birth certificate,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and intersex neighbors deserve to have documentation that affirms their identity without having to jump over dozens of bureaucratic hurdles. After all, this is the Land of Lincoln and Obama—and here, we welcome

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WOOD RIVER — Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rachael Craddick as the Fund Development Director. In her role, Rachael will spearhead the organization's fundraising efforts and play a vital role in furthering its mission of providing strength and support to those in crisis. Rachael brings a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, specifically with organizations dedicated to providing health and social services to children and young adults in need. As the Fund Development Director, she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to expand the organization's fundraising efforts, cultivate donor relationships, and raise awareness of their impactful programs. Craddick's comprehensive understanding of the local non-profit landscape and her dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families will further strengthen RFM’s ability to provide essential resources and support to individuals

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Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Baseball and Kermit the Frog  – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.   Housed in a restored 1896 building, the

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms

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For the first time ever, 'Frizz Fest,' an event promoting self-love, confidence, and celebrating your natural self, will have a national artist to headline the festival and bring the vibes.

The gunman barricaded himself in his home and was arrested after a six-hour standoff.

The #TaylorMeetJordan social media campaign that led to a kiss from the pop star for the 7 year old led to years of community support as Jordan's journey became more difficult before she passed away last year.

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the victim as 43-year-old Terri L. Rucker.

In Missouri, a state where teenagers can legally walk around with firearms in plain view, it can seem at times as if someone needs to go out of their way to run afoul of gun laws. But a Hazelwood man managed to do just that when police encountered him intoxicated and asleep outside a laundromat in the county, a gun resting atop his dozing chest. He was charged last week Thursday with unlawful use of a weapon for using the gun while intoxicated.

The Eagles are saying a Long Goodbye to their fans. The band's upcoming Long Goodbye tour will be their final one, they announced July 6. Thirteen initial shows have been announced,…

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About a couple of hundred people cheered on Colleen Costello as she sat atop a firetruck slowly moving through the streets of Millstadt. 

The apartment complex would consist of 299 units and 2,000 square feet of retail, according to city filings.

The response from city officials followed an outcry from people at Saturday's scene who said they called 911 over and over as Coen was slipping away, but could not get through to a dispatcher.

The photogenic flowers are expected to start blooming fully this month, and they will likely remain in full bloom through mid-August.

We’ve documented extensively how the AT&T—>Time Warner–>Warner Brothers Discovery mergers have been a gargantuan pointless mess, resulting in tens of thousands of layoffs, widespread animosity across Hollywood, the death or decay of numerous popular brands (from Mad Magazine to HBO), weird holes in streaming catalogs, and just a shittier, dumber product overall. While the first […]

Advocates say unhoused people are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Cooling centers can help, but a 2017 Centers for Disease Control study shows some aren't aware of that option, or can't get to them.