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"Frank Viverito has been a treasure to this city,” said ESPN broadcaster Joe Buck.

Inflation is breaking records at more than 8%, and a global recession is likely on the horizon for 2023. While the news can be daunting, there are several steps you can take to stabilize your finances during a rocky economy. Create a financial plan (or update the one you have) A financial plan is your guiding light in a tumultuous market because it documents your short- and long-term goals. If you don’t already have a formal financial plan, your financial team can work with you to outline your…

Happy New Year 2023! But what is the significance of the newborn baby cryptid, and why do we have one?

"On Sunday, January 1, 2023, the Pretrial Fairness Act will take effect in Illinois. A Kankakee County circuit judge ruled that he believes the law is unconstitutional and today issued a final order declaring as much. The order, however, is not an injunction that would prevent the law’s implementation. Every county in the state of Illinois is legally allowed to implement this historic law on January 1st, unless a judge with jurisdiction issues an injunction governing that county. If counties continue to set money bonds, they are choosing to ignore the will of the people of Illinois as expressed in the democratic legislative process. "We are excited to see the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act on January 1 in many of Illinois’ largest counties, but we are dismayed that in other parts of the state, judges and prosecutors who are stubbornly opposed to progress continue to impede implementation of these historic reforms. "We call on the Illinois Supreme Cour

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At Commerce Bank, we recognize the important role immigration will have on the future of our region. The St. Louis area has a long history of attracting people from all over the world, and that has positively affected everything from our culture to our economy. Continuing that influx of foreign-born people is important to the growth and stability of our population both in the city and the surrounding counties. The numbers, however, are clear: the St. Louis region has fewer immigrants, and has attracted…

Turning to plants as an energy source is something we take for granted. Every day, we power our bodies and feed our livestock with plants. Ongoing climate change poses a threat to this energy source as some of our most-used crops are facing stressors like never before. But a promising new candidate, sorghum, is changing the game. As we begin to see the effects of climate change, it is clear that not all crops will be reliable producers in the long term — extreme weather patterns and changing ecosystems…

Improving distressed St. Louis city and county ZIP codes is critical to addressing the economic challenges and population declines that are affecting our entire region. The experience of private for- and nonprofit urban developers partnered with the public sector in similar cities shows it is possible to turn the tide when coordinated, strategic investments are made in the infrastructure, real estate, institutions and people in these areas. For decades, cities like ours have struggled to find effective…

“To me, it carries a lot of weight.” That’s what Isabelle Muren said after winning her award. She meant it metaphorically, but she just as easily could have been describing it literally. After all, an Emmy Award weighs several pounds. In October, Muren won a Mid-America Emmy Award for her work on a promotional campaign she created at KSDK with two colleagues. She has worked as a motion graphics designer with the news station for just over a year. “This win is essentially my past year's…

Ring in 2023 in style! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are hosting a New Year’s Eve party cruise.   Dress your best and enjoy complimentary domestic beer and house

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Families played Jenga and cornhole, sang karaoke, watched the Circus Harmony stilt walkers and popped balloons from a balloon drop.

Thousands are celebrating the new year in Downtown St. Louis with the New Year's Eve "Neon Nights" celebration at Winterfest.