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EAST ST. LOUIS – DraftKings at Casino Queen , located at 200 Front St. along the Mississippi River, continues to uphold its mission to support the St. Louis community by donating supplies and fundraising for two local charities this month. In August, DraftKings at Casino Queen also hosted its annual back-to-school drive. Guests and team members were encouraged to donate a variety of school supplies to benefit East St. Louis School District 189 , which includes public schools in East St. Louis, Canteen, Centreville and Stites Townships in northwestern St. Clair County. Through the drive, DraftKings at Casino Queen gathered and donated an approximate total of $1,600 worth of supplies. Through an ongoing fundraising campaign, DraftKings at Casino Queen raised $1,000 and donated an additional $1,500 to Gateway Pet Guardians , a local animal shelter. The $2,500 donation will provide resources for pets, including quality veterinary care and pet supplies. Gateway Pet Guardians

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GRANITE CITY - Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,185.00 in the month of August to benefit Happy Trails Farm through their Smile for Jeans Program. The Smile for Jeans Program is funded by Revity Credit Union employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, Revity employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. Nothing gets better than seeing a smile on an organization’s face when Revity Credit Union presents them with a jeans donation check. Revity Credit Union’s 2023 Smile for Jeans Program focuses on supporting our local communities that we work, play and live in. During the month of August, Revity employees proudly raised $1,185.00 for Happy Trails Farm. Happy Trails Farm has been established for over 16 years and serves as a local horse rescue in Granite City. In addition to rescuing horses, Happy Trails

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EAST ALTON – The next National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC sm ) newsletter will be a special edition featuring a collection of personal accounts and photos of the Great Flood of 1993 from community members. Please share stories, memories, or anything related to the flood you would like to share. Entries should be sent to rsender@lc.edu with the subject line “Great Flood ‘23” and will be accepted until October 15. About National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) NGRREC is dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them, facilitating the efficient implementation of science into policy and to practice. Founded in 2002 as a collaborative partnership between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Lewis and Clark Community College, the center aspires to be a leader in scholarly research, education, and outreach related to the interconnectedness of large rivers,

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Attorney General Andrew Bailey rejected a request to use his office’s funds to pay for the outside lawyers.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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The Guns N’ Roses concert scheduled for Saturday at Busch Stadium is postponed, according to sources close to the decision. The postponement is due to illness, they say.

 Hyundai Motor America is teaming up with St. Louis County, St. Louis County Police, the City of Jennings, and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to provide free anti-theft software upgrades for certain Hyundai owners.

We have a beautiful weekend ahead of us. Today will be sunny, with highs near 80. Tonight, it will be in the 50s. Sunday will be a little warmer, with highs in the low 80s.

The council majority said they wanted to avoid a potential lawsuit from the contractor hired last November to build the city center, who threatened to sue for breach of contract.

"It's just a horrible day. I wish this on nobody," Deion Robinson's father said.

Saint Louis folks will see warm temperatures today. It should reach a mild 78 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 58 degrees today. Expect periods of sun and clouds. The area will see gentle winds today, with forecast models…

Tens of thousands of pieces from the International Photography Hall of Fame’s camera collection are up for auction this weekend.

Music and heritage meet at this festival in the Grand Center Arts District. The third rendition of Music at the Intersection, a civic-led effort presented by Kranzberg Arts Foundation, will […]

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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Starting next year, WashU students who qualify for financial aid will receive scholarships and grants from the university in place of loans.