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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner called the latest effort to remove her from office "frivolous," politically-motivated and "not [for] legitimate purposes," according to new court documents.

BLS released its March inflation numbers today, and they ticked down nicely from February: Core inflation is still stubbornly high, which BLS attributes largely to increases in the shelter index. This is fairly artificial, and should decrease substantially once their measure of shelter inflation catches up to the current day. (And in case you care, ...continue reading "Inflation ticks down in March"

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Ag Invest Program has achieved a new milestone by loaning more than $1 billion to farmers and agriculture professionals across the state, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The milestone represents the cumulative amount of Ag Invest loans since Frerichs became state treasurer in 2015. “Agriculture is a valued and crucial industry in Illinois,” Frerichs said. “I’m proud that my office can help provide affordable financing for farmers and agricultural professionals as they pursue their vital work and contribute to the well-being of our state.” Since 2015, the program has supported more than 5,000 agriculture borrowers and partnered with more than 35 financial institutions. Ag Invest is an agriculture-focused impact investment program providing loan opportunities for Illinois farmers and agri-businesses to start, expand or add value to their farm operations. Ag Invest offers affordable

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ALTON - The Alton Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity. On Apr. 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., young customers can visit the store to plant a Perennial Butterfly Garden, while supplies last. A team member will be available to guide the children in the activity and explain the best ways to nurture and care for their future garden. Once complete, participants can take their seeds home to monitor their growth and watch them attract butterflies as they flourish. Team members will be available to answer future questions and provide advice to these young gardeners. In addition to the gardening activity, attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy games. "At Tractor Supply, our mission is to educate and inspire our younger customers through interactive learning experiences," said Alton store manager, Michael Webb. "We recognize the time and energy that

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Large organizations across the Missouri, including many in St. Louis, told state lawmakers this month that a proposed ban on state dollars being used in diversity, equity and inclusion programs is misguided and would have unforeseen consequences.

GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College’s 18 th Annual Student Art Exhibition is underway, and awards were announced during the show’s opening, Thursday, April 6. Daniel McDonald took first place with his drawing, “Still Life with Bowling Pin.” “Lewis and Clark Community College has been a great learning opportunity for me,” McDaniel said. “I have never submitted my artwork in an exhibition before and was genuinely surprised to win. There are so many talented artists that submitted equally great work! I am just thankful to get to participate.” Other awards included: 2nd place - Laura Shansey – "Sunrise Crane", Digital photography 3rd place - Grace Becker – "Lamb Still Life", Drawing Honorable Mention - Ryan Kuhn – "Electric Eye", 3D Design Honorable Mention - Jeannette Carrington – "Solitude in the Desert", Photo composites Honorable Mention - Madison Baca – "Passion Fruit", Digital Illustration

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In a motion filed yesterday evening, embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is asking a judge to dismiss the removal process against her by saying Gardner's personal conduct should be judged separately from any potential blunders by staff attorneys who prosecute cases in her office. The 40-page motion says that Gardner is proud of her hardworking staff and what they do for the city, but also repeatedly emphasizes that if there is any truth to the failures Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is alleging — and Gardner contends there is none — those failures are the fault of Gardner’s subordinates.

GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- A series of false threats to Illinois schools has put administrators, police, and parents on alert. One threat in Madison County led to an immediate and massive response from police. Police vehicles are lined up along on Madison Avenue in Granite City, Illinois Wednesday morning. Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX Helicopter was [...]

Delightful Discoveries I discovered some new foods this week. They were not the creation of some trendy chef, but dishes that are centuries old. Even so, they were new to me. My friend Rachel and her family invited me for lunch to share some of the items they traditionally cook for Passover. The holiday dishes... 

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Nashville city council member Sean Parker explains recent events.

Everything Falls Apart by Ronald Young April 7 – May 13, 2023 Artists Reception: April 14, 2023 5-8pm Ronald Young’s multi-disciplinary art installation explores the concept of The Power Object,

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Spirits Roaming on the Earth maps conceptual artist Jacolby Satterwhite’s extraordinary creative trajectory across multiple materials, genres and modes of thinking.   Drawing on a broad set of real and

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The video work “Chaos” by Iranian-born, Atlanta-based multi-disciplinary artist Sara Ghazi Asadollahi is a visual interpretation of the timeless and deeply emotional poem by the Iranian poet, Furūgh Farrukhzād: “To

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Jimmy Fike: Edible Botanicals   A Photographic Survey of the Wild Edible Botanicals of North America   Jimmy Fike’s wonder-filled photographic archive exquisitely depicts North America’s rich trove of wild

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Join us for our a brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery

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Fabricating Empire examines the relationship between the development of Central European folk costume and Austrian modern design, especially the textile department of the Wiener Werkstätte, or Vienna Workshops.   Taking

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Offering a fresh view of two of the most experimental painters of the 20th century, Monet/Mitchell: Painting the French Landscape is the first exhibition in the U.S. to examine the

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