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On Oct. 9, the Missouri Botanical Garden will host a special event featuring speakers, films and activities that explore the indigenous cultures that lived on the land where the garden […]

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The Circle in the Square Quilters presents the Quintessential Quilt 2023 exhibit at the University City Public Library October 1 - October 28, 2023. Sixty quilts – traditional, contemporary, and […]

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Dr. Kacy Shahid, Cahokia School District assistant superintendent and author, will be keynote speaker for Kwame Charitable Foundation's 20th Anniversary Gala at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Judas Priest has new music to share. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers revealed during their Saturday set at Power Trip in Indio, California, that they’ll be releasing a new…

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FAIRMONT CITY - Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $990.00 in the month of September to benefit Fairmont City Youth Programs through their Smile for Jeans Program. The Smile for Jeans Program is funded by Revity Credit Union employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, Revity employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. Nothing gets better than seeing a smile on an organization’s face when Revity Credit Union presents them with a jeans donation check. Revity Credit Union’s 2023 Smile for Jeans Program focuses on supporting the local communities "where we work, play and live in." During the month of September, Revity employees proudly raised $990.00 for Fairmont City Youth Programs. Fairmont City Youth Programs has a lasting impact on the lives of our young athletes, providing them with opportunities t

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EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is mourning the death of Ward 2 Alderman Jack Burns, who died Friday, October 6, 2023. “Jack wasn’t just an alderman, he was a personal friend of mine,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “He represented the residents of his ward and the City so wonderfully and compassionately. Jack was somebody I could always count on to help make a difficult situation better. He was so wise. “I was fortunate enough to travel back from Chicago with him last month. He shared with me how proud he was of his family, especially his two sons and his grandchildren. And he shared with me how much he loved his wife.” Alderman Burns is survived by his wife, Lori, a retired Edwardsville school teacher; two sons, Alex and Paul; and grandchildren. His family is requesting privacy at this time. Visitation and funeral arrangements are yet to be finalized. Alderman Burns was first elected to the City Council in 2017 and reelected in 2021. He serve

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Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting The City Beautiful, St. Louis Views 2007-2023, a collection of paintings by Michael […]

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One person was killed and another two were injured Sunday night in a crash on the board of the city's Dutchtown neighborhood.

If you have errands to run today, you may want to check if the office is open.

It’s a big day for Neil Salsich, the affable singer and guitarist for local roots-rock favorites the Mighty Pines. As we talk over the phone on October 4, Salsich is preparing to see Bob Dylan, one of his heroes, for the first time ever.

The effort to update the state’s oilfield waste disposal rules was initiated by Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, one of the state’s top oil and gas regulators who has investments in the industry.

A 26-year-old Franz Park man is facing a felony stealing charge after allegedly trying to walk away from the dispensary warehouse where he worked with around $1,700 in Ghost OG marijuana. Charging documents filed against Corey Dunlap say that he was working at Proper Cannabis' Rock Hill warehouse in July when surveillance video showed him taking a box containing 30 packages of marijuana from a vault and hiding it under his desk.

Traffic circles are quietly popping up across the St. Louis area, but they come with a learning curve.

The Florissant City Council on Monday night will vote on a measure that would turn park acreage into a new subdivision. It’s a trade-off that would actually result in more green space for Florissant. Mayor Timothy Lowery said Florissant is a growing community, attracting young families, and their research shows this is the type of housing they are looking for. It would also allow the city to add to the tax base. “It definitely has a positive impact on the city, the fire district and the school…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.49% for the week ended Oct. 5 — up from 7.31% the prior week.

Short-term rentals have created a housing mess in the city of St. Louis, and the Board of Aldermen is rushing to clean it up. That’s why we should be worried.

“It definitely has a positive impact on the city, the fire district and the school district,” Mayor Timothy Lowery said.