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EDWARDSVILLE - Home Instead Senior Care in Edwardsville is hosting an event to commemorate the Longest Day, a fundraiser sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Home Instead’s Longest Day event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville. Many healthcare agencies will be there to provide information on dementia care and caregiver support. They will also be encouraging donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, which is the leading organization on Alzheimer’s disease care and research. “I think the one thing that we all are hoping for is a cure,” Nikki Bishop, the owner of Edwardsville’s Home Instead branch, said. “But in the meantime, it’s being able to support each other with patience and compassion.” The Longest Day takes place every year on June 21, the summer solstice. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website , the solstice

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If you’ve ever wanted to live like Mick Jagger, now’s your chance. The Rolling Stones frontman and girlfriend Melanie Hamrick have put their Florida home on the market, and while it comes with a hefty…

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ALTON - There’s a new club on the block, and all the cool kids are there — literally. On June 14, the indoor playroom Leo’s Clubhouse had a busy opening day with lots of excited kids and thankful guardians. “We are a place where children and parents alike can both come in and interact with other parents or other children, and just get the socialization that they probably wouldn’t get at other places besides the park,” owner Madison Massena said. The playroom is geared toward kids from infancy to about 7 or 8 years old, but any child is welcome. They offer open play sessions at $12 for one child and $8 for any additional children. The playroom can also be rented out for parties. Massena explained that they have a variety of toys, activities and books. There is a gated infant section for children under 24 months. Older kids might enjoy the train table, Lincoln Logs table, climbing toys or the variety of kitchen and house playsets. The Clubhouse

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Residents here will start paying for their trash pickup services for the first time this fall, and the Shaw Park pool is set to close earlier than in years past as the city faces a projected $2.2 million budget deficit.

The flightless raptor captured the attention of millions this spring.

Discussing How the Courts Handle Crime On May 25, the Safety & Security Committee hosted two judges from the 22 nd Judicial Circuit. During the meeting, the judges discussed how … Continued

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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Channel your inner Huck Finn on the STL Riverfront Adventure, a unique and unforgettable tour of St. Louis via the largest river in North America!   The five-hour trip begins

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SPRINGFIELD – Utilizing the authority granted to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) by Senate Bill 1298, recently passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor, the Department has filed emergency and regular rules for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) programs. These new rules establish the process the Department will use to determine if and when to alter the program, and how the Department will provide public notification of the alterations. In passing the FY24 State budget and Senate Bill 1298, the General Assembly directed the Department to ensure the HBIA and HBIS programs do not exceed the funds available and appropriated by the General Assembly for FY24. To do this, HFS will follow the process laid out in the emergency rules to temporarily pause new enrollments in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program , covering eligible residents between the ages of 42 t

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Mandela: The Official Exhibition at the Saint Louis Science Center takes guests on a journey through the life of the iconic freedom fighter and political leader.   An immersive and

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With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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A Berkeley man was found guilty Friday in the 2018 shooting deaths of two people — including a utility worker struck by a stray bullet on the job.

BRIGHTON - On Friday and Saturday, the Village of Brighton celebrated its history at the 117th Betsey Ann Picnic with carnival rides and games, food and craft vendors and Brighton’s famous Burgoo soup. The Picnic opened on Friday night at Betsey Ann Park. Little Egypt Shows & Carnival provided carnival rides and games from 5–11 p.m. Bingo was held throughout Friday evening. Players competed for the chance to win attendant prizes. Several local vendors also had booths to exhibit their products, including potted plants, woodworking projects, steel crafts, embroidered hats and more. The food opened at noon on Saturday. The Burgoo soup team cooked 650–700 gallons of soup and there were plenty of desserts and “tasty taters” are on the menu, as well as chicken and pork dinners. Other carnival food staples, like funnel cakes and snow cones, were available. The Brighton Athletic Association had he popular lemon shake-up stand, where you were able

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Foo Fighters' headlining set at Bonnaroo on Sunday, June 18, featured a surprise appearance by Hayley Williams. The Paramore frontwoman joined Dave Grohl and company for a rendition of the…

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Beloved South City institution Courtesy Diner hit the real estate market on Friday. The South Kingshighway restaurant closed in May 2022 due to staffing issues. Marji Rugg, the restaurant's chief accountant, said the restaurant had had to go down from three shifts to one shift in the lead up to closing entirely, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Arrey Obenson of the International Institute says opening opportunities in our community is more than a moral imperative – it’s an economic one as well.

The New York Times reminded everyone that Branson has an outsized homelessness and poverty problem on Saturday. An article about Elevate Branson, a nonprofit working to get Branson's low-income workforce affordable transportation to their jobs, included this startling statistic: "By some estimates, close to 20 percent of the people living in Branson are homeless or staying in motels.