The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms
Here's official confirmation of something we've all long known to be true: St. Louis drivers are basically the worst. In fact, we're among the five worst in the entire U.S. That's according to a new study by ConsumerAffairs, which analyzed a host of statistics that demonstrate bad driving, including the number of fatal crashes per 100,000 people, the number of fatalities caused by bad driving, the number of fatalities linked to driving under the influence and the prevalence of speeding in fatal accidents.
Former President Trump said Tuesday morning that he has been alerted he is a target of the Justice Department’s Jan. 6 investigation focusing on his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. Trump said he received the “target letter” Sunday evening. “Deranged Jack Smith, the prosecutor with Joe Biden’s DOJ, sent a [...]
This is a few months old, but it's nonetheless instructive. It shows the percentage of school classes that were closed at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. It turns out that administrators were far more willing to cancel classes outright in poor neighborhoods than in rich neighborhoods: As you might expect, you get the same ...continue reading "Rich and poor kids during the pandemic"
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, "Jazz, Sing, and More," scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 20, at 8:00 PM on the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand at City Park. Under the direction of co-conductor Dr. Rubén Darío Gómez, the band pays homage to the legends of jazz and features an eclectic lineup of composers. From the unforgettable sound of Glenn Miller's big band hits to the timeless ragtime melodies of Scott Joplin, the audience will be transported on a nostalgic journey through the history of American music. The concert will also include selections from the renowned Henry Mancini, whose cinematic compositions have left an indelible mark on the world of music. Furthermore, the infectious rhythms and energy of Miami Sound Machine will infuse the evening with a vibrant Latin flavor, bringing a touch of tropical heat to the park. Concessions available during the event will directly benefit the Glen Ed
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and other leaders went to London for a trade mission and the Cardinals game. But the organizers say no taxpayer money was used.
CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that individuals and businesses devastated by the severe weather and tornadoes on June 29th through July 4th may request waivers of penalties and interest on state taxes if they cannot file their returns or make payments on time. Those impacted in the counties declared a disaster are eligible to request a waiver of penalties and interest for income, withholding, sales, specialty, and excise taxes. The counties covered by the Disaster Proclamation include: Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington. “Many Illinois communities suffered extensive damage due to the recent torrential rain and severe weather,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “To support those impacted across the state, I have signed a disaster proclamation and the state will waive the penalties for impacted taxpayers who need more time to file their state taxes.” Taxpayers seeking waivers of penalties and interest for taxes
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker continued the delegation phase of his trade mission to the United Kingdom with meetings with government and education leaders as well as a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The Governor and President of the University of Illinois system, Dr. Timothy Killeen, met with Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Stirling, and Sir Peter Mathieson, the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh. In addition to his leadership at the University of Stirling, Sir Gerry McCormac currently serves as the international policy lead for Universities UK, a collective of 140 universities. The Governor discussed opportunities to strengthen the transatlantic connection between post-secondary institutions in the United Kingdom and Illinois. In particular, they discussed expanding mobility of distinguished researchers and students from the United Kingdom to Illinois, allowing for increased funding
Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Inspiration and Expression, The Art of MaryJo Clark. The exhibit includes collage,
It's hot. Death Valley is recording temps of 120°F at night. A town in central Spain set a European record of 140°F. Last week saw three days in a row of the hottest global temperatures in modern history. Phoenix has recorded 18 consecutive days over 110°F. Just west of the Gobi Desert, China's Flaming Mountain ...continue reading "Our big heat wave is all about global warming"
As far as concentrates go, live rosin has quickly become the star of the show thanks to its solventless extraction method and purity. Intrigued by its growing popularity, I decided to dive into a live rosin product from the Missouri market, and what's a better candidate than Vibe's award-winning Gelato strain?
The renovation project at FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, long known as Fairmount Park, includes a kitchen and lounge, a wellness center and new offices.
Tuesday marks one month since a barrage of gunfire erupted during a St. Louis party killing a teenager and injuring nearly a dozen others. No one has since been charged.
The FCC, under both Trump and Biden, has made a huge, noisy deal about forcing U.S. telecoms to rip out Chinese telecom gear from U.S. networks, under the argument that the gear is used to spy on Americans (you’re to ignore, of course, that the United States spies on everyone, constantly, and has broadly supported […]
The department’s clearance rates have improved in recent years, but more than 750 murders in the city since 2017 remain unresolved. Those numbers are from data provided by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as part of an open records lawsuit settlement.
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