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Larenta "Ammo" Jones was present when Ladareace Pool was fatally shot during a drug robbery in 2017.

ST. LOUIS - A man has been arrested in connection with the March 8 murder of a 72-year-old man in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Michael Kelly was found unresponsive in the driver's seat of a pickup truck at 10:59 p.m. in the 3900 block of North 25th Street. Police said he was suffering from multiple gunshot [...]

COLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois is alerting its customers that financial assistance is available for income-qualified families and individuals who need help paying their energy bills. LIHEAP Funding – Approximately $295 million is available through the state-administered Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the form of direct grants to individual customers. Customers whose incomes are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of the state's median income are now eligible for assistance. Eligibility is based on an applicant's past 30 days of household income. Required documentation includes, but is not limited to: proof of income and social security numbers for all household members. Customers can enroll through May 31. Information on LIHEAP eligibility guidelines and application information is available at HelpIllinoisFamilies.com. 10% down payment – Eligible Ameren Illinois customers with past due balances can establish a repayment plan

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Carbon footprint might be the last thing you’re considering when choosing a snack. But Airly Foods aims to change that. Post Holdings produces some of the most iconic brands in the grocery aisles, including Honey Bunches of Oats, Chips Ahoy, Honey Maid, Fruity Pebbles and Raisin Bran. However, CEO Rob Vitale told employees Jen McKnight and Mark Izzo to come up with something new – really new. “Rob had charged us with really disruptive innovation,” McKnight says. “He said, ‘Go find me…

SEATTLE – On March 9, 2020, Pearl Jam was the first major artist to pull the plug and postpone their Spring 2020 tour dates due to COVID-19 concerns. A few weeks later, the band’s new album Gigaton was released to critical acclaim but empty venues. Nearly two years later, Pearl Jam can finally hit the road with their 2020 North American tour dates officially rescheduled for May and September 2022, including a stop at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center Sept. 18. The updated routing includes four additional concert dates in Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Camden. Josh Klinghoffer’s solo project, Pluralone , will open for Pearl Jam on this tour. Klinghoffer will also join Pearl Jam as a touring member on these dates. A special ticket pre-sale for all tour dates begins today for current eligible Pearl Jam Ten Club members (active as of Sunday, March 13). There will be no general public sale. All public tickets will be available through Ticketmaster

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ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals are selling $6 tickets Wednesday for 12 hours beginning at 9 a.m. The specially-priced tickets are available for any Monday through Thursday game. They also are pre-loaded with $6 in Cards Cash for fans to use on any Busch Stadium concessions or merchandise. Fans can purchase up to eight of [...]

More than two dozen families who lost loves ones to COVID-19 at the LaSalle veterans home are suing the state.

EAST ST. LOUIS - Nursing students from Lewis and Clark Community College’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center toured the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing March 11 as part of the Bridge to BSN program. Students Loreal Perkins, Jordyn Akins and Gakia Ross are among those who will transfer to UMSL this fall, where they will pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For more information on the East St. Louis Higher Education Center, call Assistant Director of Academic Affairs LaVeasey Carter at (618) 468-4011 or jolcarter@lc.edu .

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ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis, joined by Metro Transit, has announced the expansion of the Gateway Go Youth Transit Program, funded through $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. The expanded program will provide thousands of city youth free public transportation through MetroLink and MetroBus through the rest of 2022. “An investment in our youth is an investment in our future,” said Community Development Agency Director Justin Jackson. “Through the American Rescue Plan, St. Louis is making it easier for youth to use public transit while saving money for families in the long run.” The Gateway Go Youth Transit Program offers 3,000 City residents ages 13 - 25 the opportunity to receive free public transit through MetroLink and MetroBus through the rest of the year, connecting youth to school, work, and other important opportunities. "This is an incredible opportunity for young people in the City of St. Louis to have free, convenient access

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The 13th Ward Alderwoman joined Politically Speaking to talk “Zooming while driving,” spending the Rams settlement dollars, and running for re-election.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden urged local and city governments on Monday to continue to use the $130 billion in funds allocated to them from the American Rescue Plan to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced federal support through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help three Illinois school districts replace old diesel school buses with new, cleaner emission buses certified by the EPA. The following Illinois school districts will receive rebates through the EPA, totaling $160,000: Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 is expected to receive $20,000 Staunton Community Unit School District 6 is expected to receive $40,000 Peoria Public Schools District 150 is expected to receive $100,000 By assisting with the replacement of older school buses, these rebates will help Illinois communities enjoy cleaner air and more environmentally-friendly transportation to and from school for children in Greenfield, Staunton, and Peoria, Illinois. “Increasing the amount of cleaner emission transit strengthens Illinois–-and protects the health of our children—by

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ALTON - SSP Wellness Center will be hosting its first "Walk for Parkinson's" during Parkinson's Awareness Month, April 10th - 16th. This event is meant to raise awareness about Parkinson's Disease, PD, and to raise awareness about the programs that we offer at SSP to help those living with PD. Donations and funds raised will help to support the Rock Steady Boxing Program. SSP Wellness Center is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing Inc., an international program, which empowers people with PD to fight back! Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing-inspired fitness class for people with PD and it has been shown to slow the progression of the disease, improve quality of life, and gives its members hope. To join this walking event or donate towards this cause online, visit our donation page at https://app.99pledges.com/fund/SSPWalkForParkinsons . The event is open to the public. The fee to enter is $20 and it will take place on our indoor walking track any time during April 10th-16th.

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s 17 th Annual Student Art Exhibition will return to the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery April 8-25. The juried exhibit will begin with an opening reception, scheduled from 4-6 p.m., Friday, April 8, during which time prizes will be awarded for 1 st Place, 2 nd Place, 3 rd Place, and three Honorable Mention awards. Art Program Coordinator Angela Hung is looking forward to this year’s show. “Our students are excited that the annual Student Art Exhibition will be able to be held on campus in the Hatheway Gallery this year,” Hung said. “The exhibit represents the culmination of much hard work by our students over the course of an academic year.” The exhibit typically features more than 100 submissions, many of which will be available to purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays throughout the exhibition.

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LoRusso was open on Facebook about his battle with ALS.

ALTON – Alton Memorial Hospital’s White Cross Auxiliary will have a Shoe Roads Productions shoe sale in the hospital’s Café A/B meeting rooms from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 8. Masks are required and six-foot physical distancing should be observed, with a maximum of 15 people in the room at one time. The Café A/B meeting rooms are located at the back of the AMH cafeteria, which is in the hospital’s Beeby Wing across from the gift shop. Proceeds from the sale benefit the White Cross Auxiliary. Pre-orders are being accepted now at www.shoeroads.com and can be picked up at the sale. For more information, call 314-640-0902.

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PONTOON BEACH - Fuel prices are on the rise - the highest since 2008 - prompting thousands of area residents to seek alternatives to driving alone. With Express service to Downtown St. Louis, high-frequency bus service throughout Madison County, and carpool and vanpool options through RideFinders, Madison County Transit (MCT) offers commuters a number of affordable and efficient transportation options that will save residents hundreds of dollars each month. A recent AAA survey found that 59% of American commuters “said they would make changes to their driving habits or lifestyle if the cost of gas rose to $4 per gallon. If gas were to reach $5.00, which it has in the western part of the country, three-quarters said they would need to adjust their lifestyle to offset the spike at the pump.” With the state average now at $4.57 per gallon, more commuters are seeking relief and finding that transit and ridesharing provide an ideal solution. Every weekday, MCT Express buse

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Alice Cooper will host a star-studded charity event dubbed CoopStock 2 – Grooves and Divots on Saturday April 30, at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona, that will benefit…

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BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water is dropping helpful tips to customers during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week. Fix a Leak Week will be observed this week, March 14-22. The national campaign held by the EPA raises awareness about leaks and other water issues that contribute to water waste within homes and businesses. “For Illinois American Water, this week is a way to encourage our customers to use water wisely. We focus on conservation and reducing water waste every day but want our customers to see conservation can not only save money, but also help preserve water, a precious resource,” said Beth Matthews, vice president of operations for Illinois American Water. According to the EPA, the average residence in the U.S. loses 10,000 gallons of water per year thanks to seemingly minor leaks. With more than 110 million households in the U.S., this equates to more than one trillion gallons of water lost every year due to leaks

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