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A history professor tried to school Missouri's senator about the context tied to a fake Patrick Henry quote. Hawley responded about triggering “the libs.”

JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Public Library (JPL) is a great place to visit to cool down. JPL is open to everyone whether they have a library card or not and there is plenty to do when you need a break from the heat. The two newest clubs for Teens and Junior readers are really taking off. Tweens and Teens are welcome to join JPL staff member, Jolye, on Saturdays at 3:00 pm for an hour of book discussions, puzzle play and other activities and children reading at a Junior level are welcome to join staffer, Emma, for book discussions, coloring, games and treats on Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Summer Gaming Club is ongoing on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm for kids and teens to hang out and play board games, video games or lawn games depending on the weather. Participants are encouraged to bring friends to combat boredom and see what fun they can find at the Library. JPL will be offering “Food for Fines” during Fair Week, July 9-16, where those who may have a fine at JP

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that road repairs will require lane closures in both directions of Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri, weather permitting, starting at 9 p.m., Friday, July 7. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. All lanes will be opened by 5 a.m. Monday, July 10. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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The World Bird Sanctuary said it hopes "Rocky" will join an eagle community within the area after he is released along the Mississippi River.

Thursday 07/06 Wayback Machine The first Thursday of the month is upon us, and you know what that means: It's time to throw it back once again with another '80s and '90s Night at South City's Golden Hoosier (3707 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-354-8044).

A St. Louis County man has been charged with breaking into a Florissant dialysis center and later stealing a truck from an auto repair business.

Rapper Nelly will be receiving a large payout soon. According to Variety, the rapper is selling his musical catalog to investment firm, HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 million.

Here's a little something not to take too seriously. Today the Institute for Supply Management released its latest indexes, one of which is a price index for services. This is a number worth following since services continue to be the component of inflation that's staying stubbornly high. However, ISM doesn't report a specific price increase ...continue reading "Inflation for services is (probably) coming down"

From Construction Briefing:  A body representing contractors in the United States (US) has warned that incoming regulations on the provenance of construction products and materials could lead to further price rises in the sector. Provisions in the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, […]

This is part of a widespread effort to keep families and youth fed during the summer months.

For the past 20 years Theda Person has been dedicated to the same mission. On June 11, 2003, her 9-year-old son, Christian Taylor Ferguson went missing. Believed to be deceased, Christian’s body has never been found. Person (maiden name Theda…

Join us for the 6th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible. All proceeds from Golf the Galleries support The

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Tens of thousands are expected to pack Busch Stadium on Thursday and Friday to enjoy a show from county music star Morgan Wallen.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  From the $8,000 set aside so the Lone Jack Police Department could buy rifles to $46 million for an allied health building at St. Louis Community College, Gov. Mike Parson’s veto ax fell heavily on earmarked spending as he finished work on the coming year’s Missouri budget. Parson announced his […]

EAST ALTON - West Star Aviation broke ground on a new hangar today at the St. Louis Regional Airport. Hangar 67 will be completed in April 2024. West Star Aviation, an aircraft maintenance company, already has a facility at the St. Louis Regional Airport, but this new hangar will expand its facility to over 500,000 square feet. Contegra Construction has partnered with West Star on the project. “For us, this signifies more than just a couple of new buildings that we’re going to build around here. It’s the realization of our vision for growth and our vision for reinvesting in West Star Aviation,” Mike Zada, Vice President of Project Management at West Star Aviation, said. “We’re extremely proud to be a part of this community.” Brian Bauwens, the general manager of the East Alton facility, explained that the expansion will include the 40,000-square-foot Hangar 67 and additional back shop space, which will house offices and storage. The airport’s

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ARCO recently completed their new office headquarters in St. Louis. The 52,486 SF, 2-floor state-of-the-art space features 88 private offices, 7 conference rooms, and a 156-person training facility. The office also includes several amenities for associates to enjoy such as a 5,000 SF gym, 3 break rooms/kitchens, a canteen with fresh food and snacks, and […]

The Missour-ah contingent of our state is coming out strong this weekend in Rogersville, Missouri, a small town near Springfield. A group there is hosting J6 Truth and Light Freedom Festival, a fundraiser and rally for folks who stormed the Capitol on January 6. While most of us know that the storming of the Capitol on January 6 — which led to seven related deaths and Senator Josh Hawley's infamous chicken run — was one of the worst days for the country, some missed the memo.

Some Taylor Swift fans, aka Swifties, waited hours in line to buy exclusive merchandise from "The Eras Tour" ahead of her Kansas City concerts.

A man who has methamphetamine in his body when he was behind the wheel of a car that crash, killing one, will go to prison for 13 years.