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By the turn of the 20th century, editorial cartoons were a fixture of American print journalism. One of the art form’s most accomplished practitioners, Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, produced daily cartoons for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 1913 until his retirement in 1958. Fitzpatrick was a champion of the underdog and a crusader for social justice whose work …

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CHICAGO – Illinois Lottery players have a chance to win the largest Lotto jackpot of the year tonight - a massive $21.95 million. The last time the Lotto jackpot was more than this was in December 2018, when a single ticket purchased at a gas station in Prospect Heights took home the top prize of $22.5 million. So far this year, three Illinois Lottery players have won $1 million or more playing Lotto. Nearly six million winning Lotto tickets have been sold, and over $24 million in prizes were won in 2023. Lotto is an Illinois-only game that is played three times a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Lotto can be played for $2 per line, and tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery’s mobile app. ### About the Illinois Lottery: Founded in 1974, the Illinois Lottery has contributed over $24 billion (since 1985) to the state’s Common School Fund to assist K-12 public schools, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars to the Capital

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The first Republican presidential primary debate concluded Wednesday after nearly two hours characterized by fierce attacks among the candidates. The eight contenders on the stage in Milwaukee each had their moments, but a few really stood out. Here are five memorable moments from the first debate: Haley and Ramaswamy battle over foreign policy Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and [...]

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Brush up on the history of the Mighty Mississippi while cruising the river.   The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch have partnered with the Missouri History Museum to introduce a […]

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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They’ll be playing Fort Zumwalt North at 8 p.m. on Friday.

Kiesha Wayne said she stopped by a Steak 'n Shake where she works in Berkeley, Missouri, and couldn't believe what she saw across the street Tuesday morning.

“This project will help us fuel additional convention activity and help us compete with cities that surround us," said Brian Hall.

The Find Food IL Map initially started as a pandemic response, but it turned out to highlight a long-standing problem with hunger and food insecurity.

The 32-year-old died after city officials say he suffered a medical emergency. It happened days before violence erupted, injuring a correctional officer.

Yes, I watched the Republican debate. Not all that closely, but I did watch it. It was a shitshow. With the exception of Chris Christie, every candidate on the stage seemed to think the key to victory was to talk really fast and stuff as much as possible into every answer. Add to that an ...continue reading "Republican debate roundup: It was a shitshow"

FOX 2 has learned of a police investigation into a St. Louis Justice Center death Sunday. It happened two days before this week’s hostage crisis, but was kept secret until FOX 2 was able to uncover it.

Eight Republican presidential candidates gathered onstage Wednesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a heated first primary debate heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump, though the party’s front runner refused to attend the two-hour event. Trump instead recorded a competing 46-minute interview with former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson that aired on X, formerly known […]

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Rockford Beach Park in House Springs has experienced a slew of issues since the start of the season. Despite temperatures that feel like triple digits, warnings from officials could be paying off, with an apparent drop in crowds at the dangerous waters.

Pretextual stops are law enforcement’s favorite way to fish for larger catches. Any minor moving violation can predicate a stop. That leads to conversations — often non-consensual — with drivers and passengers. Any number of factors can be opportunistically read by officers to add up to “reasonable suspicion.” Once that “develops,” the party begins. Cars, […]

An office group of bowlers at Kingpin Lanes in Bridgeton spent Wednesday enjoying the air-conditioned bowling alley. The group believes the plan for an indoor team building event was a good choice.

Multiple urgent care facilities spanning downtown St. Louis to St. Peters have locked doors, and it may have to do with people leaving the healthcare industry.