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From St. Louis Business Journal:  ArchKey Solutions, the Fenton-based electrical and technology contracting company, said it made a number of leadership changes to support its long-term vision and growth. Effective July 1, Clay Scharff exchanged his previous role as chief executive for the new role of executive chairman, officials said last week. Scharff, who joined […]

Dave Steward, the billionaire co-founder of giant St. Louis private firm World Wide Technology, recommended Gabe Gore to replace embattled city prosecutor Kim Gardner, newly released text messages reveal.

City and county officials said they received hundreds more calls than normal on Saturday afternoon as storms ripped through the region.

June saw some heartbreaks, with longtime Central West End favorite Juniper shutting its doors and Soulard's Sweet Divine saying goodbye. But, by the numbers, the restaurant industry looks to be booming, with more than double the number of openings than closings. That's what we like to see.

Public safety editor Alex Valentine talks about how reporters cover public safety and crime in the St. Louis region.

The hit-and-run was just one among hundreds of emergency calls to police and firefighters across the St. Louis region for fireworks-incidents, fires, medical calls, shootings and car crashes.

A Kirkwood-based provider of disinfectant and antimicrobial products has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with plans to reorganize its debt under its current ownership.

From NCCER:  A career in the construction industry can be highly rewarding, but construction professionals risk burning out if they don’t take care of themselves. Every job has its fair share of stress, but construction workers face a particularly high amount of physical and mental strain. Even at a fun work site, long days on […]

Last week’s 6-3 decision in the 303 Creative v. Elenis case, with all the conservative justices vindicating a website designer’s ability to refuse to build a website celebrating gay marriage, may seem at first glance to be a blow to gay rights. And maybe that’s what some or all of the six justices in the […]

XENIA - Darren Bailey officially announced his bid Tuesday for Congress in the 12th District and a battle against Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bost. Bost has been a five-term incumbent. "I'm ready to continue our fight for hard-working families in Southern Illinois," Bailey said in a statement. "I'm running to fight for you in Congress by representing Illinois' 12th District. This district is my home, where my family is, and where we own and operate our family farm. "I will always listen to the people and be a strong voice for our communities and conservative values. Help us restore our voice and join the fight to take our country back." Bailey served in the Illinois State House and Senate and lost the Illinois race for governor to J.B. Pritzker in 2022.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is planning to open a location in Edwardsville. The fast food chain specializes in chicken tenders, fries, and “Cane’s Sauce,” and this would mark their second location in the Metro East. The new location will be built as a drive-thru restaurant on the corner of Troy Road and Governors Parkway, on the far side of the BJC Outpatient Center parking lot. The site at 2104 Governors Parkway previously belonged to a gas station that stood when the BJC Outpatient Center building was occupied by Shop N Save. The Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee approved both a Special Use Permit and Variance last week, green-lighting the plans for a Raising Cane’s drive-thru restaurant and sending it to the full City Council for a vote on Thursday, July 6. The variance reduces the typically-required minimum front setback of 50 feet for the structure. While the building itself adheres to the 50-foot setback

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ALTON - Alton Alderwoman Rosie Brown today announced the Fourth Ward Picnic is from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Hellrung Park on Union Street in Alton. Brown said everything is free, games for the children and adults, free food, drinks, prizes, bounce houses. "This is a way to unify families in our community and to know who our neighbors are," she said. "Also to get to know what churches, businesses and organizations are in our neighborhoods. Come out and lets get to know each other, let's mingle and have a great time!" Call Alderwoman Rosetta Brown at 618-433-9976 with any questions.

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Paul McCartney’s comprehensive book about his music is finally getting a paperback. The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present will get a one-volume, paperback release on November 7. The new edition will…

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The Missouri Department of Conservation has a very important announcement: It’s sunflower season, baby, and you and your peasant dress are invited to come selfie the day away at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (801 Strodtman Road) again. The spot became famous on St. Louis Instagram a few years back when all of the women with the floppy straw hats realized that there was a perfect spot in town at which to show off their hotness.

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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