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Presented by TourCo, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Merry Wives) will be performed at 24 parks throughout the St. Louis region from Aug. 1 to 27.   Suki Peters, a celebrated Shakespearean

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PONTOON BEACH - The Pontoon Beach Party at The Beach had remarkable attendance and was a great time for those who attended, officials said in the summary statement Monday. The 11th Annual Party was held Friday and Saturday in Pontoon Beach. The event featured carnival rides, games, food vendors, cold beverages and entertainment. On Friday, entertainers Dake White and Gary Allan appeared. Saturday the Long Lake Fire Department had a corn hole tournament. KSHE 95's Street Team and Sweetmeat were there at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Anthology, featuring the music of the Allman Brothers took place at 7 p.m., then the Marshall Tucker Band appeared at 9 p.m. and was well-received as the final main act of the weekend. This was the comment by the Pontoon Beach officials: "The Village of Pontoon Beach administration, Board members and Police Department would like to thank all that came out to Party at the Beach 2023. We hope you all had a great time. We work very hard to put this on every year

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It’s nothing new. It’s an old scheme where thieves create a minor car accident to carjack their intended victims. This method has been on the rise across the country, officials say.

Police say that as a second officer arrived, the man got into the vehicle and eventually accelerated in reverse, nearly striking an officer.

Research shows a link between high levels of parasitic and bacterial infections in flood prone areas with lacking sewage systems.

After being dropped off, an assessment is done and the infant is taken to a local hospital.

Other additions include a life-size Barbie box and props for photo opportunities, a DJ, surprise entertainment and a pop-up glitter bar.

Vaughn Spivey, 36, was charged with one count of each unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree harassment.

At the beginning of August, Pat Coleman, MBA, joined Alberici as vice president of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) where she will serve as champion, change agent, and strategic leader to support the firm’s commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse, talented workforce and engaging with and supporting disadvantaged businesses. Additionally, she will advise on […]

Thai restaurant King & I on Sunday, Aug. 13, will permanently close the doors to its South Grand restaurant, as it will relocate to a new location in Richmond Heights next month.

Time is running out to snag your chance at the record-breaking jackpot.

Renowned bartender Joe Gilmore created the drink for President Harry S. Truman more than 75 years ago.

While there are no official celebrations in St. Louis this September (as far as we know), here are a handful of favorite spots to grab a dram anytime.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs on southbound Interstate 55 between New Douglas Road and Illinois 4 will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11. One southbound lane on I-55 will remain open at all times. Simultaneously, the ramp from northbound I-55 to Illinois 143 will be closed. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. 14. 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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SPRINGFIELD – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and other FBI officials to discuss a range of matters. Among other topics, Durbin and Wray discussed the reauthorization and reform of Section 702, children’s online safety, the fentanyl crisis and online drug trafficking, and border security. In June, Durbin and the Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on Section 702, which is set to expire at the end of this year. “Today’s meeting with FBI Director Wray in Springfield was productive. As I’ve said before and reiterated to Director Wray today, I will only support the reauthorization of Section 702 if there are significant reforms addressing the warrantless surveillance of Americans. The FBI plays an integral part in our government’s responsibility to keep Americans safe from a wide range of threats,

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Freddie Mercury will soon receive another prestigious honor. The late Queen frontman will be posthumously inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame later this year. "Inductees and Artist Ambassadors inspire courage, character, and service…

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