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CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago's next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the heavily blue city grapples with high crime and financial challenges. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, won a close race [...]

There are multiple fatalities and injuries in southern Missouri after a reported tornado ripped through Bollinger County at about 4 a.m. today. Located about 30 minutes west of Cape Girardeau, the Glennallen area appears to have been hit the hardest, with multiple structures flattened and a large debris field stretching across the area. KFVS reports that the number of deaths and injuries in the area is not yet known as search and rescue operations are currently underway.

Mehlville voters approved a tax hike to boost teacher salaries. In Jefferson County, voters approved bond measures for projects in four school districts.

Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Baseball and Kermit the Frog  – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.   Housed in a restored 1896 building, the

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Filipino American artist Ria Unson portrays personal and historical representations of Filipinos within frames used by colonial powers—from Western Literature to World Fairs—to challenge the origin and scope of the

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Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop are among the many headliners booked for the 57th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, which runs from June 30 to July 15 on the shores of Lake…

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ALTON – The Alton School Board race was one of the closer contests in the Tuesday Madison County election. Alfred (Al) J. Womack, Jr., led the field with 1,502 votes. Christina M. Milien, received 1,863 votes and was unopposed for a two-year term. The top three finishers who won four-year terms were Womack, Jr., followed by David P. Lauschke, with 1,391 votes, and Vivian L. Monckton, who had 1,230 votes. Beverly Velloff had 1,124 votes, David M. Fritz recorded 1,097 votes, and Jarvis Swope had 494 votes in the contest. Al Womack Jr., also executive director of the Alton Boys & Girls Club was a new face in the school board race. He said: “I am excited about the opportunity and I am looking forward to serving our district. I am very humbled and almost speechless at the support I received from the community. It really encourages me with the work to be done for the kids. I am up for the challenge.” Lauschke said he was most appreciative of residents having the confidence

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A tax preparer from St. Louis County admitted to preparing at least 23 fraudulent tax returns, creating losses of more than half a million dollars.

WOOD RIVER – William “Bill” Dettmers led all Wood River City Council candidates in Tuesday night’s election with 681 votes. David Ayres was also elected in the two selections with 678 votes. Kristen Burns had 503 votes, Sonya Hageman had 386 votes and Davis M. Landry had 110 votes. Dettmers and Ayres both said they knocked on nearly every door in Wood River campaigning for themselves. Dettmers said he was even out Tuesday morning and knocked on a door of a lady who was disabled and she didn't have a way to the polls. He assisted the lady with a ride to get to her polling place. “I worked very hard," Dettmers said. "I went through town twice knocking on doors. I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support I had. I am going to be very cautious about decisions while on the council. I have said this, but I believe the new rec center is going to put the city in a very serious fiscal situation, so I will be bringing that up at the council.

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The 21-year-old midfielder was one of the best players at the Next Pro Level in 2022. Now, CITY hopes to help Jackson realize his potential in MLS.

The new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum features game-used jerseys, balls, and cleats to illustrate the region’s contributions to the sport.

Greater Than the Sum of its Parts, Amazing Art from Pieces and Pixels, features Pysanky by Katherine Alexander, Digital Art by Matt Bryan, Mosaics by Brenda Fra-ser, Assemblage by Nell

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EDWARDSVILLE - Voters overwhelmingly passed an Edwardsville School District bond issue proposal 4,511-2,461 in Tuesday's election. Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton said the $100 million zero-tax-rate change bond referendum on the April 4, 2023, ballot, is aimed at improving school safety and the infrastructure of District 7 buildings. A 50 percent majority was required for the measure to pass. The bond issue will fund projects at every school in Edwardsville School District District 7. “I am appreciative of the District 7 community for getting out to vote and I am very proud to be in a community that has strong pride in its schools," Dr. Shelton said. "Improving our school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners while helping to protect the financial future of our district.” The referendum approved by voters in April, District #7 will do the following: Install double-entry doors for improved safety and

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The HFW Cos., a growing, St. Louis-based professional services firm targeting the architecture, engineering and construction sector for investments, has expanded with the addition of a Las Vegas-based civil engineering firm.

We’ve noted for years how, despite a lot of political lip service to “bridging the digital divide,” the U.S. still doesn’t truly know where broadband is or isn’t available. Despite spending $400 billion and counting, the FCC has done an abysmal job accurately mapping broadband speeds and availability, or holding monopolies responsible for false coverage […]

Progressive Democrats won three of four battleground races for alderman Tuesday, clearing the way for more policy aimed at fighting crime with social services, tackling racial inequities and lifting up the poor.

Bollinger County, just south of the St. Louis region, was hit hard by tornado-warned storms Wednesday morning.