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St. Louis County Council members voted to reverse a rule barring tobacco sales near schools at the request of business owners that have been cited for selling tobacco to minors.

With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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One bill would have reversed a rule barring tobacco sales near schools, and another would have made it illegal to be in the street if sidewalks are present.

ALTON - The Annual James Killion Day at Killion Park at Salu turned out to be everything that was planned and much more to honor the Alton community activist. Alton Mayor David Goins said it was a great honor and privilege to recognize the birth, life, and legacy of the late James H. Killion Jr. “Killion’s family attended and were humbled by the festivities,” he said. “The weather was perfect and the event was well attended. I would like to thank the committee and the volunteers for organizing a wonderful ceremony. Alton Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosetta Brown was the emcee. First Lady Sheila Goins also played a big part in the celebration and she said: “Gene Baldwin’s keynote address was superb. “It seemed all were captivated by his address and the speeches of the others,” she added. “It was a lovely day and honor to pay tribute and honor the Killion family.” There was a presentation of colors and music, plus acknowledgment

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Here's What You Missed Last Week in St. Louis MONDAY, MAY 22.

Missouri legislators this year rolled back two high-profile laws passed during tough-on-crime crusades of the 1980s and 1990s. One would end the sentencing disparity that imposes the same penalty for selling an ounce of crack cocaine as a pound of powder cocaine. The other would bar the courts from trying children aged 12 or 13 […]

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Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner.   This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms

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The “All Things New” downsizing includes 35 closed parishes, five mergers of 15 parishes and dozens of others that will share pastors.

Advocates of “residential energy disclosure” claim it creates a fairer housing market and a reduced carbon footprint.

Foo Fighters are giving fans another taste of their upcoming album But Here We Are, which drops Friday, June 2. The band just released the 10-minute epic “The Teacher,” along with a short film directed…

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Sina Hospitality plans to redevelop the former Northport office building at 12131 Dorsett Road into a four-story, 115-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel.

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the man who died as 24-year-old Zachiriah A. Hahn.

If you’re a service member with a family, the military’s got your back. If you’re trying to start one, it can be another story. Active duty service members unable to conceive children naturally can face significant hurdles as the military health plan doesn’t cover reproductive assistance, such as in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, a surrogate or adoption. […]

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The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the man who died as 20-year-old Jared C. Young.

The pass includes pool access Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays and 24-hour access to the fitness center plus a branded pool bag, towel and water bottle.