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Well, this was a bit of a surprise. Over the past couple of weeks I wrote about how Senator Josh Hawley was planning to try to hotline his terrible No Section 230 Immunity for AI Act. As we have explained multiple times, the bill is so poorly drafted that it would make a mess of […]

Cities have often robbed Peter to pay Paul. The unholy use of "blight" to spur tax incentives is a big part of the problem.

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and BJC HealthCare are stepping up mitigation efforts to minimize the spread of respiratory viruses. IDPH reports 51 counties, or half the counties in Illinois, are now at a medium or high level for COVID-19 hospitalizations. IDPH has also issued a health alert today to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and local health departments outlining various mitigation measures such as the use of masking and screening, especially in areas where more vulnerable patients are treated. BJC HealthCare announced it will reinstate its mask mandate for staff starting Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The mandate going into effect includes about 30,000 employees across its facilities on both sides of the Mississippi River, including Alton Memorial Hospital. Hillary Babcock, Infectious Disease Physician and Chief Quality Officer with BJC HealthCare, said the action is in response to an uptick in the number of new COVID cases in the St. Louis Metr

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The latest-approved legislation for the National Defense Authorization Act does not include compensation for victims of waste around the St. Louis area.

This is a lovely day on Paris's Left Bank taken from the Pont Saint-Michel. The Île de la Cité is on the right.

ALTON - The new Alton Community Boxing Club is off to a mighty start with their first win last month. Three boxers participated in the club’s first competition on Nov. 17, 2023, and Josha Perkins, age 12, brought home a trophy. Perkins is the first of several Alton fighters who will be competing in USA Boxing-certified competitions over the next few months through the local club. “I was proud of myself,” Perkins said. “I was nervous before the fight, but when I got in the room, it just all went away.” Joshua Young, the club’s coach, noted his pride in Perkins. Young and his fellow volunteer coaches started the boxing club a few months ago, and they have quickly become mentors to boxers like Perkins and his friends. They’ve enjoyed growing the boxers’ skills and friendships inside and outside of the ring. Young hopes to help the sport grow in the Riverbend area so they can reach more kids. “Boxing is huge as a sport already

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The brewery will predominately focus on European- and German-style beers, with plans to have four year-round offerings and four rotating offerings on tap, its owner said.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior guard Alvin Valentine has been a leader for the Warriors in both scoring and rebounds per game. He also contributes in the assists and steals areas. Alvin Valentine is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month for Warriors. Granite did work hard during the summer off-season and in preseason practice to get ready for the new campaign, and Valentine thought things went well. "It was pretty tough," Valentine said of the off-season workouts. "Everybody came out, we worked hard. Credit to the guys, and the coaching staff; they helped us out a lot. They pushed us to the limit that we need to be pushed, and we pushed beyond those limits, also." Valentine sees his role on the team as a leader, who's willing to step up and make the plays where needed, and also show the other players how things should be done. "I feel like a leader," Valentine said. "But I feel more of a brotherhood-type leader. I feel like I need to push everyone a little bit harder

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What the actual fuck? Tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that have sickened scores of children in the U.S. may have been purposefully contaminated with lead, according to FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones. ....The agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have collaborated with state and local health authorities as well as ...continue reading "FDA: Applesauce was deliberately tainted with lead"

The St. Louis Cardinals for the time since 2017 are adding a new premium ticket section inside Busch Stadium, debuting a new club designed to honor former superstar Albert Pujols.

A new pizzeria is set to open in St. Louis, paying homage to heavy metal fans. From the dish names to the dark-themed artwork, this is a place not meant for the faint of heart.

Site work has commenced on the new U-Haul center in Wentzville, Missouri, at the intersection of Hwy 70 & David Hoekel Parkway. IMPACT Strategies is leading the construction of the new 124,056-square-foot self-storage facility being built on 7.47 acres. It will be IMPACT’s third project with U-Haul, the industry leader in DIY moving since 1945. […]

Those who own such guns and accessories when the law was enacted have to register them, including serial numbers, with the Illinois State Police.

Today on TAP: If Israel keeps endangering itself by rejecting a two-state solution, no level of U.S. aid will keep it safe.

Elton John is giving props to Joni Mitchell in his Rocket Hour list of the best tracks of 2023. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer calls out the live version of Joni’s “Both…

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Co-owners Nathan Wright and Jason Bockman identified a gap in St. Louis's nightlife scene and decided to fill it with a unique culinary experience. The result is Up Late, a restaurant offering a diverse menu from breakfast to lunch, specializing in late-night delights. 

County Executive Steve Ehlmann says the legal industry is trying to twist the law, while the industry says it is fighting an unlawful money grab.