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Monarch butterflies, a species on the endangered list, are currently migrating across the St. Louis metro area on their way to Central Mexico.

The federal pandemic-era child tax credit expansion lifted millions of children out of poverty in the second half of 2021. But Congress allowed it to expire at the end of that year, and new U.S. census data shows the child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022, erasing the record gains that were made. “It […]

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GRANITE CITY - Over 50 teachers from three counties (Madison, St. Clair & Macoupin) gathered Wednesday for a workshop targeting Culinary Arts and Science teachers at the GCSD9 Board Office. The title was The Science Behind Food and Flavor. Topics covered were: What is food science, What is Flavor, Food Industry Overview, Industry trends, Careers, and Roundtable discussions. The event was sponsored by Madison County CTE System , St. Clair CTE, and Macoupin CTE.

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GODFREY - BJC Medical Group Convenient Care at Godfrey, formerly Alton Memorial Convenient Care, will move to a new, larger location at 5213 Godfrey Road on Sept. 25. Only one mile from its current location, the BJC Medical Group Convenient Care at Godfrey – part of the BJC Outpatient Center at Godfrey that will open later this year -- will offer three full-time providers and a staff of 10 to serve the Alton community with walk-in and scheduled care for minor injuries, common conditions, and illnesses. “The Convenient Care clinic has become a big part of health care in our area in recent years, and we’re happy to give it a new home,” said AMH President Dave Braasch. “As always, we will continue to look for ways to improve the health of the communities we serve.” Patients can reserve a time online to schedule an appointment HERE.

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Comedian Cedric The Entertainer is now an author with the release of his new novel.

In his role as music advisor for the Blues, Knox has also recorded an original song to be featured in the pre-game intro video for the 2023-24 season.

The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century presents a sweeping art history of hip-hop culture and its myriad expressions across the globe. The multidisciplinary and multimedia […]

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ALTON - As Illinois American Water continues work on the Alton sewer system, more road closures are expected. The intersection of Belle Street and Madison Avenue in Alton will close beginning on Monday, Sept. 25. Blocks on Belle Street north of Hamilton Avenue will also close in the coming weeks. Belle Street south of Hamilton Street to 10th Street will remain closed. “The contractor ran into some delays with the work leading up to that intersection ,” Illinois American Water said in a press release. “The closure of this intersection is expected to last several weeks.” Illinois American Water has been working to separate the combined sewer system in Alton. They are replacing the system with new, more sanitary sewers. The intersection of Marshall Street and Belle Street will also close sometime in the coming weeks. Bo’s Hardware and Maher Automotive are still open and accessible, with parking along Belle Street or through the north parking lot entrance

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On This Day, September 22, 1985… Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp headlined the first-ever Farm Aid concert in Champaign, Illinois. The trio organized the all-star event to raise money to help family farmers in the…

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This weekend, the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival returns to Soulard Park, located at 7th and Lafayette Ave., next to Soulard Farmers Market. The event spans from Friday, September 22, starting at 10 a.m. and concluding at 10 p.m., to Saturday, September 23, running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and finally on Sunday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has often been hailed as one of the greatest frontmen in rock 'n' roll, and that was certainly apparent to anyone who ever got to see him perform live with the band.…

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Online marketplaces like Facebook are popular for buying and selling things. But, there's a problem: scammers trick people. Sarah Wetzel from BBB St. Louis wants to help Facebook users understand these scammers better and stay safe.

A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at QuikTrip, located at 702 Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis. The ticket matched four of the five white-ball numbers drawn, in addition to the Powerball, during the drawing on September 16.

The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms […]

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This column was originally published on the St. Louis Insider Substack. Imagine you started a business with this simple formula for success: The more people break the law, the more money you make.

ALTON - The Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River has partnered with the Alton Police Department, Sacred Spaces of CARE and Oasis Women’s Center for a Walk to Build Domestic Violence Awareness. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, community members are invited to gather at the Alton Amphitheater for a presentation and a short walk. The event aims to show community members that they are supported. “We’re gathering to come together and to be united with other organizations with the same goal in mind: to raise awareness and to advocate for people in our community,” said Jean Heil, advocacy chair with the Zonta Club. “We want people to know the facts, to know how we can help, to know what to look for, to know resources that we have available in our community, so that ultimately someday domestic violence isn’t an issue anymore.” The Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River is the local chapter of Zonta International , a global organization that aims

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There's another ordinance effort Friday to install 60 speed bumps in Soulard.