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Webster University is facing allegations that it has not paid full rent at its downtown St. Louis campus, adding to the private college's growing financial troubles.

Editor’s Note: On Oct. 4th from 7:30-9:30AM at the Sheldon Concert Hall, Construction Forum will present its next quarterly program. The program, titled DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH ST. LOUIS: WHY? HOW? We will address the reasons, the challenges, and potential rewards faced in investing in the Northside.  Last Monday I did a drive-around looking at new […]

A new lawsuit alleges a daycare’s mishandling of an everyday baby product caused second-degree burns on an 18-month-old child.

The Ville neighborhood in St. Louis’ northside has birthed heroes from librarian Julia Davis to queen of rock ‘n’ roll Tina Turner. But even the Ville couldn’t avoid higher vacancy, empty land and crime — due in large part to disinvestment in the once bustling community. The Northside Trap Run seeks to bring the neighborhood back to its heyday and remind the community how much it has to be proud of. In this episode, race ambassador and St. Louis Run Crew founder Ricky Hughes talks about this Saturday’s race.

From Leader Publications:  The developer of an apartment complex in Imperial has gotten the go-ahead to expand. The Jefferson County Council voted 5-1 Aug. 14 to approve a rezoning request and development plan from G’Sell Contracting Inc. of Imperial that will allow the developer to add two more buildings with a total of 20 more […]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Attorney General’s office has charged a St. Clair County man with alleged possession and dissemination of child pornography. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Raoul’s office charged Elijah I. Ames, 18, of Swansea, in St. Clair County Circuit Court with four counts of dissemination of child pornography, Class X felonies each punishable by up to 30 years in prison, and 11 counts of possession of child pornography, Class 2 felonies each punishable by up to seven years in prison. Ames’ bond was set at $350,000, and his next court date is scheduled for Sept. 8. “Survivors of child abuse and exploitation are revictimized each and every time an individual trades or downloads one of these heinous images o

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From KHQA:  Illinois lands a $1.35 million federal grant from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) accepted the grant Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at a Press Conference alongside Governor JB Pritzker and Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su. The federal grant hopes to […]

Greenway Quest is an outdoor scavenger hunt created to get folks of all ages to seek hand-painted bee rocks hidden along the greenways of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Dallas Adams, communications manager at Great Rivers Greenway, shares fun facts about the event and how their recent projects center community engagement.

A serious crash at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, involved three motorcycles and one apparently struck a deer. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns said the accident which occurred on Illinois Route 100 north of Elsah involved a 48-year-old from Tuscola, a 40-year-old, and a 45-year-old from Heyworth. “One of the motorcycle riders struck a deer to start the accident and then the other motorcycles became involved and eventually a helicopter was called to transport the victim,” Manns said. “Alton Police and other law enforcement came to assist the Jersey County officers,” he said. Manns said the most seriously injured motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries and was airlifted from the scene.

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Officers responding to the fatal shooting arrived to find a man waiting for them with his hands up.

EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is once again offering to share the cost of adding a tree to residential properties as part of the Tree Planting Program. This long-running annual initiative is overseen by Edwardsville’s Beautification and Tree Commission and the Public Works Department. Participants are reimbursed half the cost, up to $100, of buying and planting one tree at the property owner’s primary place of residence. To be eligible for reimbursement, an application must be received and approved prior to final selection and planting of a tree. Only trees listed on the City’s approved tree list can be considered for the program, which is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, while funding is available. Previous program participants are eligible to apply. Applications must be received by Thursday, November 30, 2023. The tree must be planted by Friday, December 15, 2023. “Many people think spring is the time of year to plant, but when

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Technical issues grounded flights from United Airlines at St. Louis Lambert International Airport and around the country. Although the issue was brief, it caused some delays for passengers who were working to get out of St. Louis.

Four creditors on Thursday filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against the owner of a St. Louis hospital.

Owner Chris Kelling enlisted the help of accomplished industry professionals to finalize the menu and other aspects of the much-anticipated eatery.

COLLINSVILLE – A Madison County constituent was recently awarded more than $15,000 after State Senator Erica Harriss’ office and the Illinois Treasurer’s office teamed up through the state’s Unclaimed Property Program, which helps Illinoisans find and claim money owed to them. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Collinsville Memorial Public Library located at 408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234. “This particular individual had inherited money from a relative’s bank account and was unaware of it until my office was able to get into contact with him,” said Senator Harriss. “I know some people are skeptical about answering the phone in thinking this program is fake or a hoax due to the increase of scammers out there, but this program is very much real, and this person is just one of several examples relating back to the state’s program.” Both Senator Harriss and the Treasurer’s Office are joining

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Metallica has announced an update to the bill for the band's upcoming show in Phoenix on September 9, which was rescheduled from September 3 due to frontman James Hetfield testing…

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The debate over social-emotional learning in public schools is already heated in St. Charles County, where a group of conservative parents launched “Operation Opt-Out.”

How will two cultures from different worlds react to each other?