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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Senate passed a revenue package Wednesday containing a number of tax credits and tax emptions, including two measures championed by State Senator Christopher Belt that provide tax incentives to electric vehicle manufacturers and aircraft engine suppliers and manufacturers. “The electric vehicle industry showcases the potential for the future of our state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Not only do these measures incentivize growth of the electric vehicle and aircraft engine industries, but also it will drive economic prosperity in Illinois while reinforcing the state’s commitment to fostering a sustainable business environment.” The Aircraft Engine Sales Tax Exemption exempts materials, parts and equipment used in the modification, replacement, repair and maintenance of aircraft engines from sales tax. Belt, as chair of the Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee, was actively involved in budget

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Outside the new Ballpark Village location of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (751 Clark Street, katiespizzaandpasta.com) it’s a sea of red with St. Louis Cardinals logos and baseball scenery as far as the eye can see. The stadium sits just a stone’s throw across Clark Street, and the Stan Musial statue — Cardinal Nation’s universal meet-up point keeps watch over jersey-clad passers-by.

Stewart Copeland is dropping a new album of reworked classics from his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Police next month, and he’s just shared his new take on the 1979 Reggatta…

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“We can rebuild a piece of marsh, but in 30 years, that may be the only piece of marsh there.”

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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The 47,500-square-foot facility is expected to be operational in 2025. It will be located near Boeing's existing 'Phantom Works' building here.

PIASA - Southwestern Middle School announced its fourth-quarter Honor Roll lists. To view the lists, please click the link below: Southwestern Middle School Honor Roll The pictures below are from the 7th and 8th grade Awards Ceremonies.

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ALTON - The Alton City Council voted unanimously to expand the list of protected brick streets and alleys in the city through an amendment to the City Code on May 24. Also approved were new requirements regarding brick street maintenance and repair. Among the newly protected streets is West 7th Street between Belle and State Streets. 7th Street is the “steepest brick street in the world” according to research presented by William Perkins at an Alton Historical Commission meeting earlier this spring, when expanding the protected brick street list was first discussed. The expanded list does not include northern Adams Court, West 15th Street, or south of the 200 block of West 13th Street - however, if bricks are removed from those streets, this resolution states they “may not be discarded but may only be used to repair the brick streets” covered by this resolution. The city also cannot pave the brick sections of these streets until the bricks are remove

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A brazen carjacking that occurred near Busch Stadium last weekend during a Cardinal's game likely never happened. The crime-that-wasn't was initially reported as having gone down Saturday evening as the Cardinals hosted the Dodgers. Around 7:20 p.m., caddy-corner to Ballpark Village, a man supposedly walked up to the driver's side of a 61-year-old woman's BMW, pointed a gun at her and told her to get out of the car.

The Democratic-controlled Senate approved the budget by a 34-22 vote without any Republican support.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Municipal Band is ready to take the stage for another season of Band Concerts in the Park, parades and special events. This year marks the 138th season for the band, a musical tradition in Edwardsville that dates back to the late 1800s. The season officially begins on Monday, May 29, with a performance at Woodlawn Cemetery’s Memorial Day Remembrance event, which runs from 10-11 a.m. at the cemetery, 1400 St. Louis Street. The historic cemetery’s annual program honors America’s fallen veterans and also will feature speakers and military tributes. Then, on Thursday, June 8, the Band Concerts in the Park weekly series gets underway at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park next to the Edwardsville Public Library. The band traditionally performs a mix of marches, big band arrangements and show tunes through the course of the season. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to watch the concerts under the stars,

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Spend the summer's scorching days at these St. Louis-area swimming pools and water parks.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County recognizes Roxana educator for her leadership and creativity in helping to keep her school “green” and honoring the institution where she teaches as “Green Team of the Year.” Madison County’s Green Schools Program named Roxana High School teacher Amie Hanneken as “Coordinator of the Year” and Roxana High School as its “Green Team of the Year.” Hanneken serves the high school’s green school coordinator. “Through her dedication and passion, she has successfully instilled a deep sense of environmental consciousness among students, staff and parents alike,” Roxana High School Principal Jason Dandurand said. Dandurand said that by forging collaborations with teachers across disciplines, Hanneken has facilitated the integration of environmental concepts into a wide range of subjects. “Through these collaborative efforts, students are able to explore the intricate connections

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“A Frayed Knot is a collection of fiber sculpture constructed through hours of painstakingly contoured yarn built up into second skins over furniture, hunting decoys, lumber, and mixed media. Inspired

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It Was All Very Queer II, a national juried exhibition examining contemporary queer artists residing within the United States. The exhibition will examine work that investigates identity, social norms, inclusivity,

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Opening Reception & Artist Talk – Friday, May 5 from 5:30 – 7:30pm – with performance by DJ Pharaoh (so fun)   Featuring: Grace Danback Allan Gromilic Braden McMakin Taylour

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Green Door Art Gallery presents Botanicals & Blooms III, a celebration of all things flo-ral and botanical, featuring silver and stone jewelry by Debbie Garavaglia, botanical bas relief by Catherine

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Spirits Roaming on the Earth maps conceptual artist Jacolby Satterwhite’s extraordinary creative trajectory across multiple materials, genres and modes of thinking.   Drawing on a broad set of real and

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