The resolution points out statements from Mayor Tishaura Jones about possibly working with Chicago and the International Institute to welcome immigrants and refugees to the St. Louis area.
The group behind a proposed ballot initiative that would add rape exceptions to Missouri’s abortion ban says a reporting requirement would give victims access to help. But some survivor advocacy groups worry it could cause further harm.
Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting The City Beautiful, St. Louis Views 2007-2023, a collection of paintings by Michael […]
Some big news is expected from the Cardinals today. According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, they plan to finalize a deal with free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray. The Cardinals have not commented on or confirmed the report.
Two years ago the state of California unveiled a major broadband plan that, among other things, aims to spend $3.5 billion to create a massive, open access “middle mile” fiber network in a bid to boost competition. It’s part of a broader quest to make broadband both more affordable and more competitive (see our Copia report from last year discussing the […]
A memo sent to tour officials lays out new requirements spanning from nutrition and dining to other amenities for players and their caddies and families.
EDWARDSVILLE - Annual Donation of Thanksgiving baskets by Edwardsville Township to Four Local Schools Edwardsville, Illinois – November 22, 2023. The Edwardsville Township ensured several families in the area have a holiday meal this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Edwardsville Township Supervisor Kevin Hall and Community Outreach Director Christine Doty presented N.O. Nelson Elementary, Edwardsville Head Start, Glen Carbon Elementary, and Columbus Elementary School Thanksgiving baskets. Twenty baskets were donated, with five baskets presented to each organization, to help residents in need this holiday season. Each basket included a gift card for a turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce, and gravy. During the Touch-A-Truck event on September 30th at Edwardsville Township Community Park received a record number of sponsorships which Edwardsville Township uses this support to make the Thanksgiving baskets possible. This is the
Officials predicted earlier that nearly 24,000 people would move through the airport's security checkpoints on Sunday. As of early afternoon Sunday, traffic was expected to meet or exceed that number.
A beloved movie theater in St. Charles reopened this weekend, after having to shut down because of a fire.
"We get to see the community come in and thank us and be thankful that this kind of establishment is back open," Anthony Nolen, co-owner of St. Andrews Cinema, said.
After a fire in 2019, the St. Andrews Cinema had holes in the roof which allowed rain in. Vandals frequented the abandoned space, causing damage. Plus, the new owners said people were living inside the closed St. Charles theater.
"That…
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville congratulates Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean of the School of Engineering (SOE), on his recent induction into Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) 2025 Class of Honorary Commanders . Gordon is one of 24 St. Louis Metro Area community leaders chosen for this role by the 375th Air Mobility Wing, the host wing of SAFB. “We have an Educational Partnership Agreement with SAFB which we have used to foster collaboration with senior design teams,” said Gordon. “My objective in participating in this program is to continue to strengthen our connection with SAFB.” Gordon is paired with his assigned commander, Colonel James Clark. Clark serves as Commander, Detachment 9, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Clark’s work in installation and mission support affects 70,000 personnel in 17 wings. As Team Scott’s Honorary Commander,
JERSEYVILLE - A towering Christmas tree made of crocheted “granny squares” now on display near Germania Brew Haus in Jerseyville is an impressive and festive example of community collaboration. Erica Heitzig, who teaches Advanced Design at Jersey Community High School, oversaw the project which she credits several people with making a success. “My students started crocheting squares in early October. Our JCHS welding class constructed the base,” Heitzig said. “My students and I offered lessons at our local coffee shop on Sunday afternoons for those who wanted to learn.” The tree features granny squares from residents of Jersey, Calhoun, Greene, and Madison Counties - but it also features many squares from out-of-state contributors who heard about the tree project through social media. Some squares from Franklin, Virginia arrived in the mail earlier this month . “Word spread like wildfire with our granny square vision and with the
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