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ST. LOUIS -The St. Louis area avoided the top 25 most ozone-polluted cities list for the seventh consecutive year but still receives poor grades for overall air quality in a spring release by the American Lung Association. Madison and Jersey County both had low marks in the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report. Nearly 36 percent of Americans – 119.6 million people – still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. Madison County received an F grade, while Jersey and St. Clair County came in with a C grade. St. Charles County also was graded with an F and St. Louis city recorded a D grade. “It’s encouraging to see that St. Louis has once again escaped the list of the most ozone-polluted cities with more counties in the bi-state area receiving a better grade in this year’s annual “State of the Air” report compared to last year,” said Susannah Fuchs,

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ALTON - On the heels of sponsoring two (2) very successful and capacity-packed NARCAN training sessions in February 2023 and March 2023, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center (1 St. Anthony’s Way, Alton) is continuing its advocacy in addressing the opioid epidemic in southwestern Illinois by hosting a Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder. The Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder program will be held on Friday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in the hospital’s Perpetual Help Center. The training program is free and lunch will be provided, but registration is required. Registration can be completed by visiting https://AltonConversation.eventbrite.com . According to statistics available through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), between 2013 and 2021, the number of opioid overdose deaths in Illinois increased by almost 300%. According to provisional data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 108,000

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Dire Straits fans are going to have a chance to enjoy their music live this fall. DSL Dire Straits Legacy has announced a new tour that will kick off in September. DSL…

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CARROLLTON – Scholarship grants totaling $39,200.00 were awarded to 23 graduating seniors at the Carrollton Community Unit High School graduation held Friday, May 19, 2023, in the gymnasium. The awards will cover the 2023-2024 academic year at junior colleges, colleges, universities and trade schools selected by each graduate. District One Foundation (DOF) scholarships are awarded only for a student’s freshman year, although donors may continue their financial support for a particular graduate at their discretion and with assistance from the DOF Board of Trustees. Scholarship awards are supported by local donors and others who are located elsewhere in the United States, and by various fund-raising activities sponsored by DOF. Some donors specify the criteria to be used for the selection process, and some choose to make their own selection. Senior applicants can apply on line by logging on to the Google Classroom website, and a Scholarship Selection Committee (SSC), composed

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Part of Tyre's legacy will be keeping amusement park rides safer for children," said Nekia Dodd, Sampson's mother.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, and law enforcement officials from across the state honored the acts of heroism performed by local and state officers during the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony today in Springfield. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 136 officers from 41 agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the citizens of Illinois. “Every single one of our Medal of Honor Awardees exemplify the unwavering unselfishness and courage that it takes to be a true public servant,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From the July 4th Highland Park massacre to hostage situations and armed robberies, Illinois’ police officers respond to our most daunting emergencies with resolve and selflessness — and on behalf of the people of Illinois, we couldn’t be more grateful.” The Medal of Honor is awarded to officers who have

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A local chef will be making her debut on MasterChef: United Tastes of America this week.

A Clay County, Missouri, judge granted a motion to partially seal the criminal case of Andrew Lester, who reports being threatened and harassed.

A nun's 'incorrupt' body was moved into a glass enclosure for long-term viewing for what some are referring to as a 'miracle.'

The $31 million apartment complex development proposed at the site of the former Mike Shannon’s restaurant near Busch Stadium is on hold.

SOUTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER 2 2022-2023 HIGH HONOR AND HONOR ROLL HIGH HONOR ROLL Senior Class of 2023 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Brandon Adams, Jillian Beilsmith, Ryeleigh Bertman, Madison Bryant, Cassie Christian, Daniel Cokel, Rylee Crane, Masen Day, Kennedy Dempsey, Casey Dugan, Melanie Goff, Audrey Gordon, Vance Hake, Madyson Henderson, Jillian Hoback, Tyson Kahl, Allison Medford, Ryan Raymond, Gracie Schneider, Jaron Whipps Junior Class of 2024 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Wyatt Akers, Matthew Arendell, Chiara Biciocchi, Kelsey Bray, Carson Burns, Mia Greenwell, Abigail Hellrung, Ashlynn Huber, Gavin Humm, Alyssa Kasten, Colin LeMarr, Parker LeMarr, Abigail McDonald, Aubrey Reno, Jillian Smith, Alexandra Wigger Sophomore Class of 2025 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Ike Austin, Lainie Behrends, Reagan Beilsmith, Cali Bolin, Ian Brantley, Makenzie Cottingham, Secilia D’Angelo, Gracie Darr, Madison Fenstermaker, Hailey

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Airplanes lined up at their gates at John Wayne Airport.

King of the Curve is a startup that has created a mobile app that can be used to study for the MCAT, as well as other standardized tests. It tries to make test preparation akin to a video game, allowing users to seek out high scores and compete with others.

Bruce Springsteen has more energy than most 73-year-olds, but even he shows his age now and again. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is currently touring Europe with The E Street Band and,…

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A LTON - Golden Corral in Alton has officially re-opened. Featuring a remodeled interior and a new management team, the location has been in a “soft opening” phase this week and will ramp up its marketing starting next week. Golden Corral will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Director of Operations Rena Hurst said the Alton location officially re-opened on Memorial Day last Monday, May 29. Since then, she said they’ve had a steady number of customers and expect even more after their next marketing push. “We did two days of training on Saturday and Sunday, so word got around pretty quick that we were going to be open,” Hurst said. “We had a very nice soft open on Monday and Tuesday, well up over last year, so we’re hopeful with the additional advertising we’ll get the word out to everybody.” Hurst

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In a unanimous voice vote, the board of directors of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments authorized the group’s executive director to enter into a contract with the Violence Reduction Center at the University of Maryland. But skeptics question whether yet another anti-crime strategy won't yield the same results as the others that came before it.

ST. CHARLES -- Two people hit the Show Me Cash jackpot for the April 23 drawing. One ticket matching all five numbers drawn was sold at Discount Wine & Spirits on Elm Street in St. Charles. The other ticket was sold in Kansas City. The players split the $397,000 jackpot. Each of them got $198,500. [...]

Section 230: not just for those irascible tech giants politicians keep grandstanding about. We all may have a love/hate/really hate relationship with various social media services, but Section 230 also protects the little guys. So, while it might be momentarily satisfying to cheer on the latest comeuppance attempt by political opportunists, remember it’s going to […]

With hundreds of millions of dollars coming to St. Louis, what opportunities have worked in other cities that could work in St. Louis?