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Odd 3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes north-central Illinois

2 years 7 months ago
STANDARD, Ill. -- A 3.6-magnitude earthquake shook north-central Illinois early Wednesday morning. The quake, which the USGS recorded at 4:41 a.m., was at a depth of 2.8 miles just south of the Illinois River. The USGS lists that area as a stable continental region, and earthquakes are unusual here. It may have been the result [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick

Privacy Advocate Files Data Protection Complaint That YouTube’s AdBlocker Blocker Violates Privacy Laws

2 years 7 months ago
Over the last few weeks, YouTube has been cracking down on YouTube adblockers, blocking users who are using such adblockers (or, in some cases, disabling extensions). There are still some ways around it, but apparently it’s becoming more difficult. Here at Techdirt, we’ve always been pro-adblocker (even though we sometimes have ads on the site, […]
Mike Masnick

Grandma Peggy's breakfast club continues in honor of late grandson

2 years 7 months ago
A St. Louis grandmother is making a difference in teens’ lives, one breakfast plate at a time. Dozens of Bishop DuBourg High School students shuffle through her doors and into her kitchen on Wednesday mornings for breakfast club. They affectionately call her “Grandma Peggy.” 
Liz Dowell

The Sleigh Shed

2 years 7 months ago

The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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Rachel Huffman

Cheers to 45 Years at Andria's Steakhouse

2 years 7 months ago
O'FALLON - On Nov. 15, 1978, Sam and Muggs Andria opened their doors to Andria’s Steakhouse. The three-bedroom New England-style home, nestled away on four acres with the listing touting central air conditioning and a full basement, now reflects the legendary Andria’s Steakhouse. Today the restaurant embodies the same location, same hospitality, and the familiarity of community and people that you will always know by name. Over the last four decades the Kenison family has worked hard to live up to the legacy that Sam and Muggs took a risk starting. “Over the years we have sacrificed a lot of missed family activities, social obligations, and conflicting commitments. But one thing is certain, we have gained more than we sacrificed. Each day I’ve poured my heart and soul into the pride and joy that I shared with Sam and Muggs surrounding fine-dining, quality food, and Southern Illinois hospitality,” said Larry Kenison, son-in-law to Sam and Muggs Andria. “Since

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Group Offers Free Thanksgiving Dinners In Alton On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - Unity in the Community, Millennium Temple, CLB Foundation along with Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosetta Brown and volunteers will be serving free Thanksgiving dinners from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023, at Millineum Temple Church, 801 Blair, Alton, while supplies last. "This is a continuation of how we love our community and support it with our own funds, Brown said. Brown stressed the public is welcome for the event. "If you see a homeless person, please let them know," Brown said.

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