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Pritzker characterized the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and representing a roughly 2% increase in spending, as “focused and disciplined."

Police have charged a man after gunshots rang out Monday at a Walmart in High Ridge.

Mötley Crüe and Judas Priest are among the hard rockers confirmed for the Louder Than Life festival, taking place September 26-29 in Louisville, Kentucky.Mötley Crüe will headline Saturday, September 28, while…

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GODFREY - According to Marie Mangrum, Rose Optical has two favorite “helpers”: dogs and kids. Dogs chew on glasses and kids break them. Mangrum joked that this keeps the optometrist in business, but in truth, Rose Optical’s 33 years in the Riverbend region are a testament to their service alone. She is thankful for the patients and the organizations, like the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council, that have supported the business over the decades. “We’ve been around for 33 years and we’re still thriving. We just love how the public supports us and the patients,” Mangrum said. “We want the patients to be happy. We have patients who have moved out of the area, and when they come back to visit family, that’s their eye exam.” This means a lot to Mangrum and her husband Kevin, who own Rose Optical and work there together with their children. The family hopes to provide quality care for patients no matter what they need,

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CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money to address the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing, while proposing tax increases that will mostly target business, including a major sports betting tax hike. The second-term Democrat characterized the proposed budget for the fiscal year that [...]

St. Louis is getting a DMV office in Downtown West after the one in City Hall closed last year.  The licensing office, which will be operated by Allied Healthwise, will open on March 6, the office announced on Facebook.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! From trivia nights to eagle watching and fish fries to painting fundraisers, the diverse range of upcoming events promises something exciting for everyone in the community. For a complete list of these engaging activities and more, visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ and plan your next adventure today. Featured Alton Little Theater Presents: THE FOUR POSTER - The Alton Little Theater is excited to present "The Four Poster," a poignant play that spans 35 years in the life of a married couple. The play originally starred Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy and takes place from their wedding night in 1890 to the day they leave their longtime home. Witness their joys, struggles, and the changes in their lives, all in the presence of their old fourposter bed. This touching narrative captures the essence of marriage and is not to be missed. BuzzTones: Buzzin' the VFW! - The BuzzTones are ready to fill your night with musi

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After falling victim to a cyber attack earlier this week, the Francis Howell School District announced all schools will return to in-person sessions on Thursday.

Want to upgrade your home's look? Check out these offerings from Walmart that look like décor items from Urban Outfitters, but at a much more affordable price.

The Gateway Geyser, dubbed the tallest water fountain in the nation, is closing down after nearly 30 years in operation, according to a release from the Metro East Park and Recreation District and Gateway Center of Metropolitan St. Louis. The fountain, located in Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park in East St. Louis, was created in 1995 by the park's namesake. Martin was a St. Louis native and lawyer who created the park in hopes of connecting the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, now known as…

One person was shot after an argument led to rolling gunfire Wednesday along Interstate 270 in Bridgeton.

The owners of a chocolate factory on The Hill will expand their existing production space and open a chocolate café, after earlier this month acquiring a nearby building.

The art exhibition, which stretched along 6 miles of Jefferson Avenue, attracted an estimated 190,284 visitors with people traveling from 36 states and 12 countries, according to the report released Wednesday.

Officers arrived at the scene where around 15 people were armed with guns in front of a residence, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.

Lambert applied for $20 million for the design of its new central utility plant.

The company's Mississippi River cruises made stops in St. Louis. It operated several boats including the American Queen, American Duchess and American Countess.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Mathbrix a $1 million grant from its Small Business Innovation Research program, with the funding to support the local startup’s learning app ThinkPlayful.

Takeoff from John Wayne Airport over the 405 freeway. On windy days planes take off to the north, rather than heading out south over the ocean as they usually do.