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On a recent Friday, the fourth floor of the Civil Courts Building downtown was packed with a few dozen happy couples about to tie the knot. Judge Clinton Robert Wright, who performed the marriages one by one, kept things moving quickly without rushing any of the proceedings.

CHICAGO - As Illinois residents may contemplate recycling electronic items when spring cleaning their homes, Attorney General Raoul is encouraging them to take advantage of environmentally-friendly recycling programs and to be mindful of potential personally identifying information left on their smart devices. “The proliferation of smart devices has transformed our lives in countless ways, including that people upgrade their devices more frequently,” Raoul said. “We must be mindful, however, of the real environmental effects of e-waste and how to safely dispose of older electronic equipment while protecting sensitive personal information.” Raoul reminds Illinoisans that it is illegal to throw many electronic devices in the trash and that older electronics – including televisions, computers, tablets, gaming systems and telephones – may contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and human health if not properly disposed of and specially

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GRANITE CITY - Schnuck Markets, Inc. is recalling 12 pounds of 80/20 fresh ground beef purchased on Sunday, April 30, between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. from its Granite City, Illinois store located 3100 Madison Ave. (62040). The product may contain pieces of plastic. Customers who purchased the above product with a sell-by date of May 1, 2023 should return the product to the store for a full refund or exchange. To date, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries, and this is an isolated incident that does not affect any other stores. Customers with questions may contact the Schnucks Customer Care team at 314-994-4400 or 1-800-264-4400.

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Assistant Circuit Attorney Chris Desilets resigned, effective immediately Monday. This move comes just days after he was called before a judge to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt for missing a trial. Desilets confirmed his resignation to KSDK, but declined to comment further. He is the fifth prosecutor in the Violent Felonies Unit to leave the office since February. KSDK has obtained an email sent by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to her staff at 4:21 p.m. Friday that Assistant…

MONDAY, APRIL 24 Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon are both pushed out of their prime cable TV news spots, and for viewers who loathe misogynistic blowhards, today is Christmas in April! In St. Louis, Judge Scott Millikan opts against holding Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner in contempt — yet a second contempt hearing now looms in an unrelated case on Thursday. Any good showrunner would foreshadow that development with ominous notes.

Twelve pounds of 80/20% fresh ground beef sold between 4-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, are being recalled.

Success of St. Louis City SC professional soccer team and it's amazing stadium bring a renewed hope to downtown.

ST. LOUIS -- Officers have been called to the Confluence Academy school in Old North St. Louis for a report of a shooting at around 9 a.m. The scene appears to be calm, but Bommarito Automotive SkyFOX Helicopter captured images of students being moved from one building to another. Police tell FOX 2 that a [...]

Tim Bachman, guitarist and one of the co-founders of the Canadian band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, passed away Friday at age 71. The news was announced by the artist’s son Ryder in a post on Facebook,…

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Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner.   This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.

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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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AAA and Missouri lawmakers are partnering to make St. Louis and state roads safer, and they are doing that with the help of second-grade kids.

HARDIN - On April 23, 2023, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance in progress on Godar Hollow, in Calhoun County, Illinois. A Deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and an Officer with the Illinois Conservation Police responded to the disturbance. Subsequent to an investigation, on April 25, 2023, the Calhoun County State’s Attorney’s Office filed the following Criminal Complaints against Douglas J. Godar, aged 38, of Hardin, for the following offense: Aggravated Assault – Motor Vehicle Godar turned himself in to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Alton Jail. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Illinois Conservation Police and the Calhoun County State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this case. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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