Alice in Chains may be reopening their Jar of Flies. In a Facebook post, the "Man in the Box" outfit is teasing the date January 25, which will mark the…
ALTON - Kevin Frakes and Lee Cox are promising to chase the Winter Blues away with TWO special productions in February - with Treats and Sweets, AND delightful productions to be enjoyed by everyone. Lee is producing " Country Love" on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Dorothy Colonius Foyer; ALT Board members will be creating plates of Chocolate Dreams while guests enjoy Musical Selections from seven local artists who will enhance a program that discusses the journey of loving Country Music. Guests will enjoy FREE Champagne, Hot Chocolate - and the chance to enjoy their favorite country hits performed by Lisa Rosenstock, Kathy Piercy, Margery Handy, James Cummings, Corrine Jones, Shea Maples, and Lorian Warford....and maybe a surprise guest! Up to (50) Tickets will be sold for each performance for $25 (which includes all refreshments and libations). AND attendees will have the chance to " Vote" for their favorite singer/duo
A campaign to legalize abortion in Missouri disclosed raising more than $1.1 million in donations on the first day it launched.
The campaign, a coalition organized under a political action committee called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, announced Thursday it was launching a campaign to move forward with a ballot initiative that would legalize abortion up until the point of fetal viability.
With the exception of medical emergencies, all abortions are illegal in Missouri.
The campaign…
Once a fan favorite on the St. Louis Blues, forward T.J. Oshie rose to the occasion Thursday night and ended up with a hat trick against his former team.
The state-based attacks on social media take all different forms. And the specific attacks on TikTok are some of the most notable in how little state officials seem to care about basic concepts like the 1st Amendment. The most obvious example is Montana’s failed attempt to just outright ban TikTok, but we’ve also seen other […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Are your houseplants withering in the winter? Andy Klos with Joe’s Market Basket has some tips to keep your plants perky all year long. Klos noted that “the houseplant industry has really taken off” following the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people purchasing houseplants to keep inside their homes. But many novice gardeners are still developing their green thumb, so he has advice to make caring for your houseplants easier. “I want to say right or wrong, a lot of people want to, we always say, give too much love to their houseplants. Houseplants don’t need your daily attention,” Klos said. “You can still talk to them every day, but maybe just let them do their thing.” This is the most common issue Klos sees. He encourages people to start with less “finicky” houseplants, like peace lilies or snake plants, and to do some research before they choose which plant to bring home. Every plant has different
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force has earned a prestigious Unit Award from the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission and the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs Association. Members of the Cross-River Crime Task Force received Unit Award plaques and were honored during the annual awards banquet of SILEC and SIPCA. The banquet was held Thursday, Jan. 18, in Fairview Heights. “The members of the Task Force are truly deserving of this recognition,” said Granite City Police Chief Nick Novacich, who serves as commander of the Cross-River Crime Task Force. “Their tireless efforts, their dedication and their expertise have made this unit a success. As a result, the Cross-River Crime Task Force is having a genuine impact – making our communities and neighborhoods safer for everyone.” Established in 2021, the Cross-River Crime Task Force is comprised of select officers from law enforcement agencies across Madison County. Th
A 161-room hotel is planned at a current boarding house in downtown St. Louis, according to public documents and the property's former owner, indicating the longtime boarding house will be replaced.
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - The Alton and Edwardsville Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs) will be activated again on Friday night, Jan. 19, 2024. The overnight warming locations are at Deliverance Temple, 1125 Sixth St. in Alton, and First Baptist Church in Edwardsville, 534 St. Louis St. in Edwardsville. "Please make sure your clients and patrons are aware of the forecast that determines our activation. We do not want people to show up when the doors will be locked, so make sure they know where to check: www.riverbender.com/weather or 618-465-4545. If the overnight low temperature is predicted to be: 20 degrees or lower, we will be OPEN 21 degrees or higher, we will be CLOSED." "Thanks for all you are doing to help us serve our neighbors," the OWL lead team said.