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Clue

2 years 4 months ago

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount Pictures film, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.   The play begins on a dark

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Rachel Huffman

IDOT Releases Traffic Management Plans for Upcoming IL162 Construction

2 years 4 months ago
From RiverBender:  Upcoming construction near Glen Carbon will affect traffic on Illinois 162 and Illinois 157, but the Illinois Department of Transportation’s plans for traffic management have been generally well-received. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) hosted a meeting last month to speak with residents about the construction and how it will affect traffic. Cheryl […]
Dede Hance

Comedian John Oliver Coming to Stifel Theater This Fall

2 years 4 months ago
Everyone knows that it takes a lot to make the news funny, yet John Oliver has been doing just that for nearly two decades. The British comedian first came to national prominence with his first stand-up special John Oliver: Terrifying Times but he became a household name as an anchor on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where he worked from 2006 to 2013. Oliver has been hosting Last Week Tonight on HBO for nine seasons now, but when he's taking a break from TV (which we suppose he must, due to the writers and SAG-AFTRA strikes) he does stand-up shows.
Rosalind Early

Average Age of the 91,815 Dams in the U.S. is 61 Years

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From The Wall Street Journal:  On a sunny May morning four years ago, J Harmon was rousted out of bed by an emergency call: A 90-year-old dam near his home had failed, sending a torrent of water downstream and emptying the lake where he lived. That afternoon, he got a second shock when he learned […]
Dede Hance

The Late “Jack” Behlmann to be Honored in Florissant

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The Late “Jack” Behlmann Honored at Next Walk Through History Event Aug. 23 The City of Florissant and Florissant Old Town Partners announced a plaque dedication has been set for Wednesday, Aug. 23 to honor the late “Jack” Behlmann. This will be the 59th Walk Through History plaque in honor of someone that have made […]

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St. Louis officer injured after suspect rams vehicle

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ST. LOUIS -- A man is accused of ramming a police vehicle with a stolen SUV, injuring an officer. Rodney Patterson, 46, is facing several charges including assault, resisting arrest, and unlawful use of a weapon. Police say that Patterson was driving a white Hyundai Entourage in the 1600 block of South Jefferson at around [...]
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $14.7 Million In Federal Grant Funding For Illinois EPA

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CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced a total of $14,772,472 in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants for Illinois EPA (IEPA). The funding, split across two separate grants, will support IEPA’s mission to provide a clean, livable environment and clean air and water sources for Illinoisans. “Illinoisans deserve safe air to breathe and clean water to drink. Illinois EPA works diligently each day to make that a reality by preventing and addressing environmental threats,” said Durbin. “These significant resources that EPA has allocated to our state supports IEPA’s efforts to address environmental concerns and protect Illinois’ natural resources through data-driven and transparent enforcement and compliance initiatives.” “When we protect and clean up Illinois’s air and water, we are protecting the health and safety of our communities,”

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Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Establishing Farm To Foodbank Program In Illinois

2 years 4 months ago
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2879 into law today, establishing the Illinois Farm to Food Bank Program to expand resources for food bank systems across the state while supporting local farmers. The bill creates mechanisms for acquiring and distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, dairy, and eggs to organizations providing free food for those in need. The program initially began with a pilot in 2021 with grant funding from USDA and is made permanent through this bill. “Illinois farmers are producing some of the finest food in the country, and now that produce, dairy, and meat can go directly to Illinoisans struggling with food insecurity,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “It’s good for our farmers’ bottom line, it’s good for those in need, and it’s good for our state—a win for everyone in Illinois.” The program, administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services with a $2 million investment in FY24, seek

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Gov. Pritzker Joins State, Local Leaders To Call For Federal Investments In Chicago Hub Improvement Program

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today was joined by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, members of the Illinois congressional delegation, as well as business and industry leaders to call attention to the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, a proposed series of projects that will invest nearly $1.1 billion in regional rail infrastructure and upgrade Union Station. The funding would improve performance and reduce delays while strengthening the state’s and city’s position as the country’s transportation hub. The effort is supported by $50 million from the Governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is the largest and only one in state history that touches all modes of transportation. “The Chicago Hub Improvement Program is an opportunity for new federal infrastructure funding to catalyze the rail system this region deserves,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This proposal would not only make much-needed

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