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No hurdles or holes in the road can stop business on Main Street in St. Charles.

Compass Group Equity Partners, the fast-growing Clayton-based private equity firm, has invested in a bridge-inspection equipment business as part of forming a new infrastructure company.

Waino decided he'd had enough negativity and logged off.

A thought-to-be-lost Steely Dan track from the '70s has found its way online for the very first time. According to the Expanding Dan website, the track “The Second Arrangement” was erased by a…

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The program, including all three awards, celebrates individuals, companies and nonprofits who have shown exceptional commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace or in the St. Louis community. The winners will be announced in August and profiled in a special section Sept. 22.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's hospital on Monday named a new president and system vice president for its pediatric service line.

A few days ago Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced a resolution to impeach President Joe Biden. Because why not? But that's not all. For months Republicans have also been threatening to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, because they don't like his border policies. Now it's Attorney General Merrick Garland's turn inside the house-of-mirrors ...continue reading "Let’s impeach everyone!"

PATOKA - If Nancy Ansley asks you who your favorite musician is, there’s really only one right answer. Dressed as Michael Jackson, Ansley regularly impersonates the famous pop star at parties and charity events. But it’s more than just a performance. She truly feels a connection to Jackson and the impact he had on the world. “I get real emotional about it. I put on a show and it’s inspiring, and it’s more motivated to do better in this world,” Ansley said. “We show videos, and it shows how inspiring he really was. And people feel it because when I’m performing, I don’t just do it. I feel. They come up to me and they tell me, ‘You did him justice.’” Ansley never intended to be a performer. What started as a costume for a party “just escalated” into the full Jackson performances that she does now, often alongside her brother, who impersonates Elvis Presley. “It’s fun because it’s

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Def Leppard and Sammy Hagar are among the artists set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024. Both will receive their stars in the Recording category, along with songwriter Glen Ballard, Gwen Stefani, Toni…

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ALTON - Alton Police Department was called to an accident at 1:31 p.m. on Monday, June 26, involving two vehicles on Piasa Street at the intersection of W 3rd Street. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said a preliminary investigation revealed that one of the involved vehicles was traveling southbound on Piasa Street and made an attempt to turn left onto West Third Street. In doing so, Chief Ford said it failed to yield to the other involved vehicle which was traveling northbound on Piasa Street. The vehicle traveling north subsequently struck the vehicle that turned in its path. " Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No involved parties immediately sought medical attention.

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One of the shooting victims is 14 years old.

Dwayne Tiggs and Rikki Watts have shared the progress of their 420 square foot house since last year. Despite a few setbacks and a citywide plumber shortage, the house is taking shape with walls, a deck, and a roof in place. While building their own home, they are teaching others how to do the same all with reclaimed and recycled materials and a lot of help from neighbors and friends.

ALTON - Community members and organization leaders gathered to honor Alton High School’s first Black graduate, Charles Newton, and his wife, Sara Newton Cohron, with a gravesite dedication and proclamation on June 24. Lacy McDonald, genealogy and local history manager for the Hayner Public Library District (and secretary of the Vintage Voices Committee), spoke at the event and gave insight into the current grave marker’s history. McDonald said that Vintage Voices, the Hayner Public Library District, and Ralph Bowles at Gent Funeral Home teamed up to install a marker at the Newtons’ gravesite in September of 2022, but waited until June 24 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Newton’s graduation from AHS. Kristie Baumgartner, superintendent of the Alton School District, said the site carries historical significance for both Alton and Alton High School, highlighting the societal differences of Newton’s time. “The placement of the

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Supporting local artists sounds good in theory, but what does it look like in practice? Kranzberg Arts Foundation has put out a call for artist residencies for years, but this year they are expanding the reach in the ways to get involved. Director of artist residencies Larry Morris shares how supporting artists and creating sustainable communities around the arts benefit the region as a whole.

The higher speeds take effect June 26 and will reduce the duration of the trip from the current five hours and 13 minutes.

Alice in Chains has scheduled a run of U.S. headlining dates in between shows opening for Guns N' Roses. The newly added gigs span from September 24 in Tulsa, Oklahoma,…

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CHICAGO – On June 22, 2023, the Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 36-year-old Saul Martinez Castanon of Berkeley, Illinois, who is suspected of pointing a laser pointer at aircraft flying overhead. These laser pointers have been a national issue for aviators for several year. When pointed into an aircraft cockpit, the light can temporarily blind pilots as they navigate busy airspace or land the aircraft. “Targeting aircraft with a laser pointer creates a safety threat that can put the lives of hundreds of passengers at risk,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Our ISP Air Operations did a phenomenal job identifying the source of the light and working with officers on the ground to arrest the suspect.” At approximately 9:45 Thursday evening, ISP Air-6 Troopers, a spotter and pilot, were participating in Special Operations Group Operation Safe Drive . While in the air, they reported being contacted by a hand-held device that emits amplified

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