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Sneak Peek: The Armory St. Louis Combines Local Eats and Indoor Fun

2 years 6 months ago
On December 16, the reimagined Armory St. Louis will open to the public, promising a multi-faceted entertainment experience unlike anything the area has seen. The culmination of a six-year redevelopment effort, the new Armory will be the largest indoor entertainment attraction in St. Louis, boasting 250,000 square feet of indoor space for recreation, live music, one of the largest video screens in the city, and the St. Louis Tennis Hall of fame, making it the place in town to gather and play. And it will have a culinary program to match.
Cheryl Baehr

Illinois State Police Releases Video In Officer-Involved Shooting From Situation That Ended In Litchfield

2 years 6 months ago
Consistent with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the videos of the incident are being made available to the public. LITCHFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) continues its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Litchfield. Today, ISP released video footage from the situation that occurred on November 24, 2022. Litchfield Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and ISP officers responded to a suspicious person at the McDonald’s in Litchfield. These videos are being released after consultation with and authorization from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney. ISP said when officers arrived, the individual fled and attempted to hijack a vehicle using a weapon. The subject, identified as 41-year-old Shane M. Boston, displayed a firearm and two Litchfield police officers, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy, and an ISP trooper discharged their firearms. Boston

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Pritzker Administration Announces Highly Effective, New HIV Treatment to be Available in Illinois

2 years 6 months ago
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today on World AIDS Day that a new, long-acting HIV treatment called Cabenuva will become available to thousands of people in Illinois starting in January 2023. The injectable medication, which is being added to the list of treatments that are available through the State’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), is administered once a month or every other month and replaces oral medications that need to be taken daily. “In recognition of World AIDS Day, Illinois is stepping up and making it possible for thousands of Illinoisans to benefit from this new treatment that is highly effective and easier to use than traditional medications,” Governor Pritzker said. “This demonstrates our commitment to improving the care and quality of life for those impacted by HIV and reaching the goal spelled out in our Getting to Zero Illinois plan to end HIV in Illinois by 2030.”

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Biden signs bill to avert rail shutdown

2 years 6 months ago
President Biden on Friday signed a bill that will avert a rail strike, just days before the deadline for an agreement to have been reached and amid fears that such a halt in railroad operations would cripple the U.S. economy. The bill implements the labor agreement between freight rail carriers and unionized workers that Biden [...]
Alex Gangitano

Great Rivers Biennial

2 years 6 months ago

Part of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’ fall/winter exhibition, “Great Rivers Biennial” is a biannual collaborative initiative between the museum and the Gateway Foundation designed to foster artistic talent

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Rachel Huffman

Winter Jewels

2 years 6 months ago

Experience Winter Jewels An Enchanted Celebration. Escape the cold as the Butterfly House magically transforms during Winter Jewels! Enjoy the Tropical Conservatory filled with elaborate fairy gardens, home to the

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Patrick

Bagatelle

2 years 6 months ago

Before the ring of pinball machines echoed through arcades, Bagatelle was filling parlors and pockets across the world. Drawing from the private collection of Mr. Ed Nickels, Bagatelle will follow the journey

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Patrick