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Not In Kansas Anymore? Police Chief Suspended Following Raid Of Small Town Newspaper
There’s no reason to make fascist small talk a reality, but sometimes folks just do what they do. Six weeks ago, a small town police department raided a small town newspaper in a vicious demonstration of boots-on-a-human-face-forever thuggery. The supposed crime? Digging up public records showing a local business owner in search of a liquor […]
Third quarter GDP remains a very big mystery
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecast continues to suggest that the economy was red hot in Q3: Their forecast of 5.1% growth is largely based on increases in consumer spending (2.5%) and net exports (1%). Those subcomponents are indeed looking good so far: The trade deficit is on track to be $20+ billion better than in ...continue reading "Third quarter GDP remains a very big mystery"
STL City ran a $75.6m surplus in FY23
Wood River Celebrates Growth with Chili Cookoff, Halloween Fun and More in October
WOOD RIVER - As the cooler weather settles in, the City of Wood River invites the Riverbend region to enjoy fall-themed fun at several events in the coming weeks. “We’ve got lots of things happening downtown and we’ve got new businesses opening a lot, so this just gives us an opportunity to show off what we’re doing,” Kristen Burns said. Burns is a community leader and member of Wood River Economic Development, an organization that promotes growth in Wood River. The organization’s second annual Chili Cookoff will start the spooky season. This free event is scheduled for 2–6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Families can listen to bands, check out local businesses and judge the city’s best chili. The band Money Shot will play throughout the afternoon. The Chili Cookoff event will be centered in the downtown district along E. Ferguson Avenue. Team can compete for $40 to see who has the best chili. Check out the Wood River Economic
Forum Drone: Update on West Port Apartments
This week Forum drone videographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC, captured updated images of work on the West Port Apartments project at West Port Plaza in Maryland Heights. The owner of West Port Plaza is building 254 apartments at the office and entertainment district. Lodging Hospitality Management β which owns St. Louis Union […]
Rank smell at Hampton and Chippewa
Company behind Illinois carbon capture and sequestration pipeline hits pause again
The proposed Navigator CO2 Ventures pipeline would reach less than 60 miles from St. Louis, near Hillsboro, Illinois.
Illinois leaders react to recent attack on Israel
Leaders across Illinois have spoken out and released statements after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday.
Musical comedy about breast cancer β βAll Wigged Outβ β comes to a St. Louis theater
About 300,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Despite its commonality, the process of fighting the disease is difficult for patients and their loved ones. Musicians and life partners Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink can attest to this. Both of them experienced receiving breast cancer diagnoses and becoming each other's primary caregiver. Marxer, Fink and Dr. Jovita Oruwari of SSM Health Medical Group discuss the musical βAll Wigged Outβ in advance of its St. Louis showing.
Avoid Hanley at 64 northbound
Animated Movies Screening at Webster Film Series This Weekend 10/13(FRI)-10/15(SUN)
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Heading to the Blues home opener? Here's what you need to know about parking, getting to the game
St. Louis will send struggling families $500 a month. Hereβs how it will work.
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said the extra money in people's pockets will help build stronger neighborhoods and get at the root cause of crime.
MetroLink maintenance will impact downtown ridership
MetroLink riders in downtown St. Louis may experience delays during their nighttime commutes tonight through Sunday.
Road Rage Incident on 44
Man dies two weeks after shooting in St. Louis' Greater Ville neighborhood
A 22-year-old man died Monday, almost two weeks after he was shot in the city's Greater Ville neighborhood.
Officials tout decrease in drug smuggling at St. Charles County Jail
A series of policy changes has resulted in a big drop in contraband, jail officials say.
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