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Illinois woman sentenced for stealing $120K in Social Security benefits
A woman in northern Illinois was sentenced Monday to more than a year in federal prison for obtaining nearly $100,000 in Social Security benefits via fraud.
Charming St. Louis home built in 1700s comes with a cave and a lot of history
ST. LOUIS - A south St. Louis home built in the late 1700s and complete with a cave goes on the market later this month. The property has been used as a family home, a cigar factory, an open market, a bed and breakfast, and an art commune over the years. Literature from when it [...]
Jane Chatham Draws Upon Her Filipino Roots at Vicia
When Jane Chatham thinks back on some of her most foundational culinary experiences, she immediately goes back to her childhood home in a small village in the Philippines. Though her mom made her living as a laundress, she'd supplement the family's income by offering food to people who passed by their home.…
Prison nurseries now closer to reality in Missouri
The House gave initial approval on March 2, 2022, to a bill that would allow newborns to remain with their incarcerated mothers for the first year-and-a-half of the baby’s life.
Missouri infant found after endangered person advisory
Samantha Wolff, 27, has not returned the baby to her mother and has not made contact with the family.
Call For Eco-Artists To Participate In The Mississippi Earthtones Festival
ALTON - The Mississippi Earthtones Festival, co-organized by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club, is a celebration of our river through art, music, and conservation that is held every 3rd Saturday in September. The 16th annual event falls on September 17th, 2022, and promises to attract thousands of people to Downtown Alton from Noon to 10:00 p.m. The “Halfway to Earthtones Artist Gathering” will take place on Saturday, March 12th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Jacoby Arts Center, located at 627 E. Broadway in Alton. Join us at this casual brainstorming session to get our creative juices flowing on the theme for 2022, and learn about resources that are available to help bring your vision to life. Artists of all mediums are being recruited to fill the grounds with beauty and creativity, while enhancing the festival for visitors through interactive art experiences. Organizers are seeking street artists, photographers, sculptors, textile & fiber artists, fashion designers, cosplayers,
Global Recording Artist Demi Lovato Added To 2022 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair is proud to announce Grammy-nominated and award-winning singer, actor, producer, and New York Times best-selling author Demi Lovato has been added to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand concert series at the 2022 Illinois State Fair. Demi Lovato will take the stage on Saturday, August 13 performing many of their unmistakable hits, among which include “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Sober,” “Skyscraper,” and “OK Not to Be Ok.” Lovato recently released their seventh album, Dancing with the Devil , which reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. Lovato is well known as an advocate for their work on behalf of the LGBTQ community, vulnerable populations and an outspoken ambassador for improving mental health awareness. Lovato has been honored over the years with more than a dozen Teen Choice Awards, five People’s Choice Awards, an American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Award, a Latin American Music Award
Once Again, Thomas Goolnik Gets Google To Forget Our Tag About Thomas Goolnik
Dear inevitable Google GDPR “right to erasure” specialist: Please skip three paragraphs down to learn why you should not remove this story or tag from search results, and that doing so would violate the limits placed on the right to erasure in the GDPR. Dear Thomas Goolnik: stop trying to hide information on how you […]
SIU Carbondale And City Colleges Of Chicago To Strengthen Access For Transfer Students, And In Multiple Educational Pathways From Business To Psycholo
CHICAGO — Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) is partnering with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to better support students and increase access to higher learning. Saluki Step Ahead gives City Colleges of Chicago graduates who earn an associate degree automatic admission to SIU’s online accounting, business and administration, criminology and criminal justice, psychology, health care management, and radiologic sciences programs. Students in the program pay the community college rate for their first two years. In the third and fourth years, they receive an annual $4,000 scholarship. The goal is to allow students to earn their degrees for $25,000 or less. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to enter the program and remain eligible. City Colleges is the 11th participating institution in Saluki Step Ahead. “We are excited to have City Colleges of Chicago join Saluki Step Ahead and bring the SIU Carbondale experience to place-bound students,” Chancellor Austin
Sad News for STL restaurant community.
Illinois blood drive to honor St. Louis police officer who nearly died in the line of duty
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson’s new band Envy of None premieres video for new tune, “Look Inside”
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's new band Envy of None has debuted a music video for "Look Inside," the recently released second advance track from the group's forthcoming self-titled debut album.…
Medical Robotics Technology Company Announce New HQ Space in Downtown St. Louis
Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention has announced the opening of its new global corporate headquarters facility in downtown St. Louis. Located in the renovated historic Globe Building in St. Louis’s growing Downtown North Urban Insight District, the new 45,000-square-foot global corporate headquarters includes Robotic […]
Massive line for free gas causes major traffic jam in St. Louis
Hundreds of drivers lined up for a free gas giveaway in St. Louis on Wednesday as gas prices continue to soar across the country.
Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club Chili Chowdown Returns In Style With Large Attendance
SEE VIDEO : ALTON - The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Chili Chowdown is one of the group’s biggest fundraisers each year and this year’s event on Monday was very well-attended, Alton-Godfrey Rotary President Steve Schwartz said. Last year's event was not scheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The chili was served at lunchtime and then for a long dinner period from 4-7 p.m. on Monday. The event helps the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club fund student scholarships and many other projects throughout the year. “We had a really good turnout and it seemed a fun experience for everybody,” Schwartz said. “The chili this year was great.” Schwartz said at around 1 p.m. Monday, the event organizers had distributed at least 40 gallons of chili with much more ahead later in the day. Many even placed take-out orders for chili, Schwartz added. See Riverbender.com video above for more on the Chili Chowdown.
Capital Innovators Announces Spring 2022 Cohort
St. Louis Startup Accelerator Capital Innovators announced their spring 2022 cohort. Each startup receives $50,000 in seed funding from Capital Innovators’ third seed venture capital fund in addition to hands-on mentorship through its rigorous 12-week program.
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MC5 announces US tour; releasing first new album in 50 years
MC5 is back to kick out the jams once more. The seminal proto-punk outfit, led by original guitarist Wayne Kramer, has announced a U.S. tour for this spring. Not only…
Spring Forward for Air Quality-Friendly Habits
As we prepare to “spring forward” one hour and adjust our clocks on Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time, that... Read More