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The Agile Expert Project Management Bundle has three courses to help you master Agile. Originally developed for the software industry, Agile is the project management methodology that leverages quick, iterative sessions to rapidly identify defects and improve a product. Now that more companies are going digital, Agile is seeing even more popularity in the working […]

Workers at four St. Louis-area Starbucks coffee shops on Monday are on strike, and more than 3,000 workers across more than 150 stores will go on strike throughout the week, Starbucks Workers United said in a statement.

Planned Parenthood's clinic in Fairview Heights has handled a 35 percent increase in abortion patients since the federal right to abortions was overturned a year ago, leading to abortion crackdowns in many neighboring states. And more than 40 percent of abortion patients — a 700 percent increase — have traveled to the Fairview Heights health center from outside the bi-state region of Missouri and Illinois in the past 11 months, according to Planned Parenthood.

A Cole County judge on Monday rejected a call from the ACLU of Missouri that he direct Attorney General Andrew Bailey to comply with a court order to certify the fiscal summary on an abortion rights initiative. Circuit Judge Jon Beetem last Tuesday gave Bailey 24 hours to certify the fiscal summary to the auditor’s […]

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Blue Öyster Cult drummer and founding member Albert Bouchard is set to release a new album, Imaginos III - Mutant Reformation, on July 7, and now, he’s sharing a new track from the record.…

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The Colorado Springs mass shooter who targeted LGBTQ+ patrons in a calculated attack last year that killed five people pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.

The 49-year-old also spat in another officer's face, officials said.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band is proud to announce a not-to-be-missed concert in City Park this Thursday, featuring a captivating program of patriotic music. Under the baton of Dr. Rubén Darío Gómez, the band will showcase the immortal works of legendary composers John Philip Sousa and John Williams, as well as a stirring composition by the band's very own euphonium player, Dr. Kim Archer. "We are thrilled to present this extraordinary patriotic concert in City Park," said Steve Wehling, the Chairman of the Edwardsville Municipal Band. "The music of Sousa and John Williams is beloved by all, and we are excited to share the talents of our own Dr. Kim Archer with the community through her incredible composition. It will be an unforgettable evening of patriotic celebration, and we invite everyone to join us for this special event." The concert will take place in City Park on Thursday, June 29 at 8 p.m. and again at the American Legion on Saturday,

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This article originally ran on St. Louis CNR on June 20, 2023.  Construction is underway on the first of five planned distribution facilities at the $129 million Lakeside Logistics Center in St. Peters, Mo..  Contegra Construction broke ground on a 490,000-square-foot distribution center for developer NorthPoint Development.  The facility will be completed by the end of this year. Located on a 190-acre site at 16000 […]

The post Contegra Breaks Ground on NorthPoint Development’s $129 Million Lakeside Logistics Center in St. Peters, Mo. appeared first on St. Louis Regional Freightway.

GODFREY - Beverly Farm Foundation welcomed Illinois State Senator, 56 th District, Erica Harriss on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. During her visit to Beverly Farm, Senator Harriss met with Beverly Farm Foundation CEO Crystal Officer, residents and staff from all levels of the organization. Accompanying Senator Harriss was Trina M. Vetter, District Director for Senator Harriss, 56 th Illinois Senate District. “As a State Senator, it’s important for me to get to know the constituents in my district,” said Senator Harriss. “Visiting Beverly Farm provided an opportunity to see firsthand the good work done by this nonprofit, as well as meet and speak with some of its residents, staff and senior leadership.” Beverly Farm is one of the largest employers in the Riverbend area and is currently celebrating its 125 th anniversary. Senator Harriss’ tour of the Beverly Farm campus included visits to the nonprofit’s Equestrian Center, one of its group homes

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JERSEYVILLE - Two individuals have been charged with possession of several stolen items, including hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a GoPro camera, and several other items after both had previously been convicted of felonies, according to recent Jersey County court filings. Brenda L. Bonney, 53, of Murphy, Mo., was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and theft in an amount between $500 to $10,000. Patrick A. Greenwell, 40, of Brighton, was also charged with the same offenses, as well as unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Both were charged on June 20, 2023. The stolen items in this case include, but are not limited to, “three hundred seventy-two (372) .22 caliber rounds of firearm ammunition, a silver silverware set, a Daytona Bike Week 2000 Harley Davidson Hat, a GoPro 3 plus camera with accessories, a Vintorio Wine Aerator, and a portable welding kit,” according to court records. Greenwell also reportedly possessed less than five grams of

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The bill would establish a grant program, $350 million a year for five years, to help to pay for travel-related expenses for people seeking an abortion.

Kansas City, Missouri earned the top spot in a national barbecue ranking, with KCK coming in third.

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker joined federal, state, and local officials, along with the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak, the Union Pacific Railroad, and project supporters at Union Station today to celebrate the start of 110 mph passenger rail service between Chicago and St. Louis. This multi-year project better connects the state’s communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience, and accessibility. Starting with the first trains on Amtrak’s state-supported Lincoln Service this morning, the higher speeds are eliminating approximately 15 minutes from the previous 90 mph runtimes between the two cities and 30 minutes from the initial 79 mph schedule in place when the project broke ground. “Illinois is the only state where all seven of the nation’s largest railroads operate. That’s a unique economic advantage recognized by employers across the globe, helping our state attract and maintain quality jobs,” said Governor

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A man was hospitalized late Sunday evening after he and two acquaintances were shot at by unknown assailants.