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St. Louis County Library giving away 1,000 Chromebooks
CLAYTON, Mo. - The St. Louis County Library is giving away 1,000 Chromebooks with free mobile internet connections to eligible people. Applications are open now until October 1, 2023. The laptops are for St. Louis County residents who lack access to the internet. The free mobile connection will be available through June 30, 2024. The [...]
Breast Cancer Risk: What You Can Control
A federal panel recently advised women get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, rather than 50. And the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023, nearly 300,000 women in the United States will learn they have breast cancer. About 43,700 women will lose their life due to the disease. The headlines are reminders to know your breast cancer risks. While many risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control, says Heather Chambers, a breast health navigator at OSF HealthCare. Major risks you can control Active lifestyle and healthy eating: Chambers puts it plainly. If you eat junk, you’ll feel like junk. And any exercise will give you more energy and burn fat. Fat produces estrogen, which feeds cancer cells. “You want to make sure you’re well-maintained with your weight, even after menopause,” Chambers says. Taking hormones: This impacts your ovaries, reducing or adding estrogen. Whether you’re at a routin
Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing two shows at Enterprise Center Sunday, Dec. 17
It's one of St. Louis' most popular holiday traditions. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to the Enterprise Center this Christmas.
New Jimi Hendrix Experience live album coming in November
A new Jimi Hendrix Experience live album is coming this fall. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hollywood Bowl August 18, 1967 features a live performance recorded five days before the band released their debut album, Are…
U.S. 67 Pavement Patching Begins Sept. 22
ROODHOUSE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement patching on U.S. 67 from Franklin Street to Prairie Street in Greene County will require intermittent lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Friday, Sept. 22. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed by the end of September. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Nautical Bowls Closes Edwardsville Location
EDWARDSVILLE - Nautical Bowls in Edwardsville has closed permanently following an announcement from the co-owners yesterday that the restaurant was unable to stay afloat. The business closed just nine months after it opened in Edwardsville on December 13, 2022. Nautical Bowls Co-Owners Joel and Melissan Nimmo compared the business’s downfall to the nautical legend of the “siren song,” wherein sailors were led to their doom by the deceptive sound of a woman’s singing. “Like the sailors of the legend, we heard a beautiful song eighteen months ago,” they wrote on Facebook . “The song sounded like the culmination of a career spent preparing for this opportunity to make our dreams come true. The melody of working for ourselves, building a legacy for our family, and making a difference in our community was exhilarating. “So, we followed the siren’s call and set a course to open a Nautical Bowls restaurant in Edwardsville.
Brayden Schenn named new captain of St. Louis Blues, 24th in franchise history
The St. Louis Blues crown Brayden Schenn as the 24th captain in franchise history.
Dave Grohl featured on upcoming new Scream album
Dave Grohl is reuniting with his first band. The Foo Fighters frontman contributes to the upcoming new album from the D.C. hardcore punk outfit Scream. The record, titled DC Special,…
Lux Living owners dropped insurance on downtown St. Louis condo building, suit says
It's the latest allegation of mismanagement against controversial landlords Vic Alston and Sid Chakraverty, the brothers behind Asprient Properties, Lux Living and STL CityWide.
Court Says California’s Age Appropriate Design Code Is Unconstitutional (Just As We Warned)
Some good news! Federal Judge Beth Labson Freeman has recognized what some of us have been screaming about for over a year now: California’s Age Appropriate Design Code (AB 2273) is an unconstitutional mess that infringes on the 1st Amendment. We can add this to the pile of terrible moral panic “protect the children!” laws […]
A conversation with violinist Hilary Hahn
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra opens their new season with the internationally celebrated musician on September 23.
Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2023: These are the people and companies working to create change in St. Louis
Diversity, equity and inclusion work comes in many shapes and sizes — all of which are important in their own ways.
AMH Recieves New Wheelchairs Thanks To $25,000 Fundrasier Event
ALTON - This year’s Alton Memorial Hospital White Cross Auxiliary “Girls on Grapes, Boys on Brew” fundraiser raised a total of almost $25,000 – enough to purchase 10 more Staxi wheelchairs for the hospital. The wheelchairs are distributed throughout the hospital as well as the three medical office buildings on the AMH campus. They are much easier for volunteers to push and also stop, providing a much more efficient and pleasant experience for patients. Thanks to the many sponsors, volunteers and all who came out to the Loading Dock this spring to support the annual “GOGBOB” event.
Renaissance Fair
Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Rick Moeckel connects disadvantaged young adults with jobs through work at Clayco
Rick Moeckel is involved in Clayco’s Construction Career Development Initiative, which connects disadvantaged young adults with job training, mentorship and financial support.
Champions for Diversity & Inclusion: Trish Gomez uses her voice to create change at Washington University
Trish Gomez is full of passion when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Washington University in St. Louis, which is among the region's largest universities with enrollment of more than 17,000 and an endowment of $12.3 billion.
Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Peter Aranda helps minorities achieve success at Consortium for Graduate Study
Peter Aranda represents the most compelling kind of nonprofit success story there is — an individual who benefited from a program, then went on to lead it himself.
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Funding To Help Illinois Better Support Students With Disabilities
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $10 million in federal funding for the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Illinois Pathways to Partnerships Project (IPPP). Through partnerships with state agencies and Centers for Independent Living, the project aims to support independent living and professional development for students with disabilities aged 10-24 across the state. “Today’s announcement is progress in ensuring Illinois’s youth of all abilities are encouraged to have independent and fulfilling lives,” said Duckworth. “I’m glad to announce this federal funding and will keep advocating for Americans with disabilities to get the federal support they deserve.” “This federal funding allows us to break the cycle of exclusion and enable our youth to be contributors in our communities,” said Durbin. “By investing in their future, we’re empowering the
Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Kevin Buchek puts a focus on minority representation at Roanoke Construction
As president of Roanoke Construction, Kevin Buchek believes that everyone deserves a place to live that is both high quality and affordable. In particular, he’s sought out projects in areas with a large minority population where new investment has lagged.
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