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The Southwest Airlines pilots have been in labor contract negotiations since January 2020.

Content by Bankrate MSA. Here are some of the changes Buffett and his two investment officers, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, made during the first quarter, according to the latest 13F regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ALTON - We’re Outside owner Troy Hughes had an experience he will never forget earlier this week. While serving lunch at his new popular restaurant, he had a visit from the Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at his business. Alton Mayor David Goins said Pritzker was passing through on his way back to Springfield and he wanted to stop in at an Alton restaurant. We’re Outside, a business at 1692 Oakwood Avenue, was the business he chose to visit. Gov. Pritzker expressed to Hughes how proud he was for what he did, building the business essentially with his own hands over the past year and a half. Alton Mayor Goins said he thought that Pritzker's choice to visit the establishment was very appropriate considering it is Black Business Awareness Month. “The way filled the restaurant with people so far and how he built the business with his own hands was a great story to share with the governor,” Goins said. Hughes said he was surprised when Gov. Pritzker and his staff

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Last July, we noted how media reform activists had petitioned the FCC to revoke Fox News’ local broadcast license in Philadelphia. More specifically, the group argued that Fox News’ rampant election fraud propaganda technically violated the “character clause” embedded in the Communications Act the FCC is supposed to use to determine whether an organization should hold a […]

The Board of Election Commissioners will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.

Ameren Missouri cut 20,083 accounts off of electricity last October, by far the highest number of disconnects the utility has made since late 2019.

JERSEYVILLE - Acclaimed Christian artist Hope Darst is about to bring her talents to 1AG Church on 500 Cross Avenue in Jerseyville. Darst has Jersey County and the surrounding area very excited about her appearance. She will appear on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, and tickets are still available. Darst is featured regularly on Joy FM and has 18,000-plus Instagram followers. Some of her hit songs include "Peace Be Still" and "Promise Keeper." The evening with Darst will begin around 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, with food trucks in the parking lot. The show will start at 7 p.m. Local band, Uproar, will be the opening act prior to Darst’s set. Organizers say their captivating performances will touch your heart, ignite your spirit, and remind us all of the love and compassion that God has for every individual. Prior to the concert, the church will take a moment to discuss the needs of local children. Between the counties of Jersey, Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, and Madison, there are 975 children

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Police on Wednesday identified the man who was shot and killed last week just north of Laclede Park in south city's Dutchtown neighborhood.

John Mellencamp is off the market. During an appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed he’s been dating a 57-year-old woman for the past seven…

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For St. Louis-born artist Aaron Fowler, hip-hop is woven into his art. The influence is evident in his nine-foot long, five-foot tall sculpture “Live Culture Force 1’s” which is now displayed at the St. Louis Art Museum’s “The Culture: Hip-Hop and Contemporary Art the 21st Century” through the end of the year.

Deputy Robert Wagner underwent surgery and is currently recovering at home. The man who police say shot him was later found dead inside a nearby shed.

Next week, the NFL kicks off its season in Kansas City. Meanwhile, college football started this week. It's a big deal for sports -- and sports gambling. People in Missouri really really want to gamble, but if they want to bet on their favorite teams, they'll have to cross state lines. Missouri lawmakers are getting ready to try, for the third consecutive year, to legalize sports betting. St. Louis Public Radio's Statehouse and Politics Reporter Sarah Kellogg, breaks down the supporters and opponents, where gambling revenue goes, and what might change with the involvement of the state's biggest sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the Chicago Federation of Labor’s Labor Day reception to recognize the important role of workers and organized labor in Illinois and America as the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day. “I am proud to join First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and the Chicago Federation of Labor today to honor workers in Illinois and across the country for their continuous efforts and integral roles in building and supporting our communities,” Raoul said. “My office’s Workplace Rights Bureau advances the employment rights of all Illinois residents by taking actions, such as investigating labor law violations, collecting owed wages and civil penalties, and filing lawsuits, to protect Illinois workers.” Attorney General Raoul also highlighted a new report, available in English and Spanish , detailing actions his office has taken during the past year to advocate for and protect Illinois

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Allissa Tankins had no idea she would be the recipient of the Ray Kroc Award.

“This is a repeat criminal. This isn’t the first time he has terrorized our community, but it’s definitely the last,” Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine said.

Tommy Edman delivered walk-off hits in back-to-back games, a Tuesday evening showdown and a Wednesday matinée, to help the Cardinals steal a series victory over the San Diego Padres.

An Alton, Illinois, man was sentenced Wednesday to 135 years in state prison for shooting three people, including a woman who nearly lost her leg as a result.