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CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Police Chief Derek Graham on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, released additional information about the shooting on Sunday . This is his release: "At 5:44 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, the Carlinville Police Department received a notification on the license plate reading system, indicating that a suspect, entering Carlinville may be armed and dangerous in a stolen vehicle. The suspect was stopped at the Carlinville Area Hospital parking lot. "While initiating contact, the suspect is alleged to have pointed a gun at a Carlinville Police officer. The officer fired his gun, striking the suspect. The suspect was taken to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries. The officer was not injured, and the investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Illinois State Police."

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Lisa Boccetti is horrified by the restrictive covenant that is in the deed to her 1950s ranch house in Raleigh, North Carolina: It states that the land cannot be sold or occupied by Black people. The property “shall not be sold to negroes or to any person or persons of negro blood, and said premises shall […]

The post States across the country grapple with racist language in real estate deeds appeared first on Missouri Independent.

From Flatland KC:  More people on the Country Club Plaza, whether arriving on the new streetcar extension or walking from big apartment projects in the works, are considered critical to the district’s future. “We think we’ll be driving thousands of people to that district on a daily basis and someday maybe tens of thousands,” said […]

Tablescapes Will Set Your Holiday Mood at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine text and photos by Pat Lindsey The Tablescapes fundraiser presented by the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant is now my new favorite holiday tradition can’t believe it’s the first time I’ve experienced it. There are only five dates left to […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum  This week I am thankful for having time with my younger daughter who is in from college where she is studying for a career in public health policy law. She wants to help change the world for better. While my daughter was with me I read a post […]

Private citizens have always been allowed to file discrimination suits regarding voting rights. But no longer, at least in the upper Midwest: The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-to-1 ruling, held that private plaintiffs can’t bring legal claims under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.... [The ruling] said the Arkansas branch ...continue reading "FLASH: Conservative judges rule against NAACP"

Elton John has won several awards, including a Tony, for his stage musicals, but on November 19, he was given a special award for his contributions to the art form…

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Some city officials in Illinois are now engaged in a round of “How Can I Get Sued?” Sounds like fun, but Calumet City officials might do well to remember the only way to win is not to play. That’s the upshot of the latest bit of officious nonsense to surface in the Chicago area. Granted, […]

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How do I find myself in these situations? I once watched a TED Talk by Shonda Rhimes about her “Year of Yes” — that is, the year she spent saying “yes” to every opportunity that came her way. It’s an inspiring speech and one I have taken to heart, and while my new “yes” motto has led to great experiences, it has also opened the door to some of the weirdest things I’ve ever done. Case in point: Here I was, house-sitting, in charge of five dogs, two cows and a beautiful garden. I am not a farmer. I am not even a gardener. My plants, which sit on the windowsill in my office, are currently holding on for dear life. But suddenly, I had a whole mini farm relying on me. My biggest concern (literally) was the cows. Baby Cow had been orphaned. Big Cow was a very patient honey-colored heifer who Baby Cow had imprinted on. Baby Cow had to be bottle-fed and was so excited when he saw me coming that he would headbutt the wooden fence

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One resident said the fire was intentionally set with an explosive device. Firefighters said no such device was found.

CASTLE POINT, Mo. -- A St. Louis County man is accused of breaking a woman's legs after hitting her with his car on Saturday. Otis Goff, 33, is being charged with driving while intoxicated, endangering the welfare of a child, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving with a revoked license. His bond is [...]

According to ISP, the incident began as a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle Sunday night, and the officer fired after the suspect pointed a gun at him.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

St. Louis' Lambert International Airport came close to greeting travelers with overflowing trash cans and dirty restrooms. It ties back to a problem with paying bills on time.

After half the team dropped out after its first season, questions arose about Fontbonne’s future as it plans massive cuts to academic programs.