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Illinois officials: 'Do not eat' these fish from these 10 bodies of water in the state
ILLINOIS — While the Illinois Department of Public Health has had a statewide fish consumption warning in place for decades, there are 10 locations with specific fish they caution should not be eaten by anyone. The primary cause of the "do not eat" advisories are Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). PCBs are a group of more than [...]
Here's what Missouri websites looked like in the '90s
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri was one of the early adopters of the internet, AKA the World Wide Web, as it was more commonly referred to in the '90s. With the creation of the first web browser in 1990, home use of the internet exploded, and companies and governments took the opportunity to create their first [...]
Fisher catches record-breaking freshwater drum in Illinois
One man made the most of his Illinois bowfishing experience earlier this year, breaking a years-long state record.
16-year-old charged in fatal Collinsville shooting Monday
St. Louis County man wins $329K lotto jackpot
ELLISVILLE, Mo. -- A Missouri Lottery player from St. Louis County hit the Show Me Cash jackpot with a $329,000 win. The man regularly plays the game and checks his tickets every two weeks using the Missouri Lottery's app. The player won the jackpot in the March 24 drawing. The ticket was sold at the [...]
Illinois congresswoman praises waiver to allow summer sale of ethanol
Federal government will again allow sale of higher-grade ethanol during summer months, an action supported by most lawmakers in Bi-State area and Midwest
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St. Louis aldermen pick new committee chairs — and leave one notable member out
Conspicuously absent from the list of committee chairs was Alderman Sharon Tyus, who represents the Ville, Penrose and Kingsway neighborhoods.
Biden proposal on transgender student athletes met with praise but also questions
WASHINGTON — Transgender legal scholars and advocates say they were relieved to see the Biden administration extend some protections for transgender students’ sports participation at a time when bans are being enacted by multiple states. But they say they remain cautious about the effect on high school and college sports. For two years, the U.S. […]
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Total compensation rose slightly in the first quarter
Wages are up! This time I have to concede that there is indeed upward movement in total compensation. Real comp is still negative over the past year, but it's been positive for two quarters in a row now. Apparently this means the Fed is certain to raise rates yet again at its next meeting. Considering ...continue reading "Total compensation rose slightly in the first quarter"
Fast-growing law firm reaches century mark of partners in Clayton office
Armstrong Teasdale LLP has reached 100 partners in its Clayton office with the hiring of Elizabeth Silker, who previously had worked at Brown & James PC.
Tony Iommi hopes fans will embrace the Black Sabbath ballet
Rehearsals have begun for the upcoming Black Sabbath ballet, and guitarist Tony Iommi is still pretty shocked it’s happening. “I wouldn’t have believed them really, to be honest,” he tells Birmingham World when asked if he…
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Illinois Democrats denounce as ‘deceitful’ a pipeline used in last year’s elections to right-wing local news sites
A password-protected portal gave Republicans to pitch stories, provide questions for interviews, place campaign announcements and run “verbatim” op-eds on websites and mailings.
Fourth Circuit: TSA Agents Are Law Enforcement Officers And Of Course They Can Be Sued For Molesting People
Grope. Grope. Grope grope grope. Grope. Andddddddd… some humiliating of people with rare medical conditions just because. That’s just how the Transportation Security Administration (est. one-month-post-9/11 2001) operates. Americans are forced to subject themselves to groping, humiliation, unjustified questioning/searches, seizures of explosive breast milk, etc. just because the federal government thought the only way to […]
Daily Deal: Mother’s Day Special Offer On Flower Delivery
Surprise Mom with a farmer’s choice bouquet: 24 exquisite long-stem roses or 12-14 daylillies handpicked by farmers for their vibrant colors and beauty. For $44.99, you’ll get these dozens delivered anywhere in the continental US. Whether you’re near or far, these roses are the perfect way to let her know that she is loved and […]
Driver Crashes into Springfield Panera
A driver behind the wheel of a Mercedes G-Class sliced through a Springfield Panera restaurant yesterday, demolishing a wall and running over a booth that was fortunately not occupied at the time of the crash. "I just saw a G wagon in Panera. It was crazy," Missouri State University student Garrett Reinwald told KY3.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In To Open 7th Location in Illinois
Hi-Pointe Drive-In will be opening its neon doors at a new spot. The restaurant group behind the iconic St. Louis eatery announced plans for a franchise location in Edwardsville, Illinois, yesterday.
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