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SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) filed for reelection this morning at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield. Bost submitted 5,191 petitions signed by constituents in all 34 counties of the 12 th Congressional District, nearly five times the number of signatures required by law. “I am honored to have widespread support from Republicans in every county of the 12th District,” said Bost. “Conservative voters know we can’t afford to hand the keys over to failed politicians who are more interested in promoting themselves than protecting our values. Today is the first step in continuing to serve the land I love in a position I am blessed to hold.”

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CHICAGO - Ahead of Giving Tuesday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul cautioned potential donors today to make wise giving decisions this holiday season. Under Illinois law, fundraisers and charitable organizations are required to register each year with the Attorney General’s office. “I encourage potential donors to review my Charitable Trust Bureau’s tips before making donations today for Giving Tuesday and throughout the holiday season,” Raoul said. “I will continue to advocate to inform generous consumers who give charitable donations to ensure their donations are used for the intended purpose." Attorney General Raoul recommended donors consider the following tips prior to making charitable donations. Ask how much of your donation will go to the charity and how much will be used to pay fund-raising costs. Solicitors must give you this information if you ask. Pay close attention to the name of the charity. Some fraudulent charities use names that

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Tickets for the 10th annual Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo go on sale today. A Blue Angels jet is flying over St. Louis to promote the show.

The resolution points out statements from Mayor Tishaura Jones about possibly working with Chicago and the International Institute to welcome immigrants and refugees to the St. Louis area.

Nancy vanished in the early morning hours of Nov. 25, 1986. Her car and purse were found in the parking lot of her apartment complex in Shrewsbury.

Before you hang a string of lights and call it a day, consider this festive advice for turning your home into a standout holiday display.

This happened on northbound Highway 141 near Creve Coeur Mill Road.

Authorities charged two Florissant men who they say shot and killed a hotel manager Saturday after the manager asked them to leave the property.

The group behind a proposed ballot initiative that would add rape exceptions to Missouri’s abortion ban says a reporting requirement would give victims access to help. But some survivor advocacy groups worry it could cause further harm.

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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Crime is down everywhere in St. Louis compared to the past two years, but that's especially true downtown.

Some big news is expected from the Cardinals today. According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, they plan to finalize a deal with free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray. The Cardinals have not commented on or confirmed the report.

Two years ago the state of California unveiled a major broadband plan that, among other things, aims to spend $3.5 billion to create a massive, open access “middle mile” fiber network in a bid to boost competition. It’s part of a broader quest to make broadband both more affordable and more competitive (see our Copia report from last year discussing the […]

A memo sent to tour officials lays out new requirements spanning from nutrition and dining to other amenities for players and their caddies and families.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.29% for the week ended Nov. 23 — down from 7.44% the prior week.

EDWARDSVILLE - Annual Donation of Thanksgiving baskets by Edwardsville Township to Four Local Schools Edwardsville, Illinois – November 22, 2023. The Edwardsville Township ensured several families in the area have a holiday meal this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Edwardsville Township Supervisor Kevin Hall and Community Outreach Director Christine Doty presented N.O. Nelson Elementary, Edwardsville Head Start, Glen Carbon Elementary, and Columbus Elementary School Thanksgiving baskets. Twenty baskets were donated, with five baskets presented to each organization, to help residents in need this holiday season. Each basket included a gift card for a turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce, and gravy. During the Touch-A-Truck event on September 30th at Edwardsville Township Community Park received a record number of sponsorships which Edwardsville Township uses this support to make the Thanksgiving baskets possible. This is the

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Officials predicted earlier that nearly 24,000 people would move through the airport's security checkpoints on Sunday. As of early afternoon Sunday, traffic was expected to meet or exceed that number.