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The good folks over at Platformer broke the news that Twitter is experimenting with Elon’s desperate attempt to make money: forcing people to “opt-in” to share personal info so they can better target ads. And, yes, there’s a contradiction between “force” and “opt-in.” As everyone already knows, Elon is desperate for revenue, seeing as he […]

(NOTE LANGUAGE) David Bowie’s wife, supermodel Iman, graces the cover of January’s British Vogue and while the rocker died of cancer in 2016, Iman cautions anyone from referring to him as her late husband.…

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Griffin’s income and taxes were reported by ProPublica alongside similar information for hundreds of America’s wealthiest people.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has named Robert Tracy as its next police chief. He joins the department out of Wilmington, Delaware.

ALTON - Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling offer many services and this holiday season they are adding one more. The company is having its First Annual Free Christmas Tree Pick Up on January 3-4. Owner Denise Sparks said it's her way of giving back to the Alton and Godfrey community and thanking them for their loyalty to their business with Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling. She said that all you have to do is put the tree down by the curb and they will come to pick it up on either one of the two days. Customers are advised to schedule their pick-up on the company's website at Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling . While on Riverbender.com's 'Our Daily Show' Denise told host CJ Nasello that she'll have been in business for 30 years this upcoming May. The company offers services such as cleanouts, furniture and appliance removal, and light demolition work. They are now also in the dumpster rental service. Their flagship service is their all-inclusive junk removal. All you have to do is point

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Chase plans to open 10 more branches in the St. Louis area by 2025.

The 2022 Photography Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Exhibition features photographic masterworks from the esteemed photographers who comprise the 2022 class of Hall of Fame Inductees and Awardees.  

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The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest, collecting submissions from talented artists from around the world. Famed sports photographer and 2018 Hall

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EDWARDSVILLE - Nearly 700 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students enjoyed a hearty breakfast Sunday night, served by SIUE administrators, faculty and staff. SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, PhD, and other campus leaders, faculty and staff, gathered to dish out a delicious late-night breakfast spread to students as they fuel up and prepare for finals week. The SIUE community wished students well as they finish the fall 2022 semester. The menu included French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns, turkey sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, pastries and juice. The Morris University Center, University Housing, Dining Services and Kimmel Student Involvement Center co-sponsored the event. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and

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Despite Flooding, Contamination ConcernsResidents Celebrated with Local Events By Bob Lindsey 2022 marked a year of change and adjustments in the Florissant Valley area. Better results with COVID vaccines resulted in fewer business restrictions and event cancellations. Residents had to deal with more highway and road construction with the I-270 North Project infrastructure upgrades and […]

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5 On Your Side compiled a list of those we lost in 2022 in the St. Louis area.

COTTAGE HILLS – Community Hope Center announced today it received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., which will be used to purchase fresh produce, lean meats, low-sodium vegetables, soups, and whole grain pastas as well as maintain our fleet of trucks used to pick up food. Paul Militzer, Executive Director said, “This grant from Bayer Fund will be used to increase the choices of healthy food in our guest-choice food pantry. Community Hope Center is committed to providing healthier food options for our guests. CHC’s food pantry features SWAP (Supporting Wellness at Area Pantries), which helps guests find the healthiest foods that are available and provides nutrition information. Because of this Bayer Fund grant, CHC will be able to increase the amount of healthy food including fresh produce, low-sodium soups/mixes, whole grain pastas, lean meats, and dairy. It will also help CHC with the increasing costs of maintaining the

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The Missouri Housing Development Commission has awarded $70 million to the City of St. Louis for six affordable housing projects.

Keystone Construction Co. said work has begun on station’s new 45,000-square-foot headquarters in Maryland Heights. Move will leave only KSDK in St. Louis city.

More than a third of one-time money was converted to cash or transferred to another bank account.

The Sunnen Station apartment complex at Manchester and South Hanley roads in Maplewood has finished its second phase after 16 months of construction.

The quick-service restaurant chain, which has about 24 stores in the St. Louis area, has opened a new location in St. Charles County.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 4600 block of Whisper Lake Drive which resulted in the death of an adult male. The deceased has been identified as Hershel Perkins, 60 years of age, of the 1200 block of Scott Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63138. On December 13, 2022, at 9:36 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for an assault in the 4600 block of Whisper Lake Drive. Responding officers located an adult male in a parking lot suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives are conducting the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators

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ALTON - Paige Bradley of Marquette Catholic High School and Isabella Hall of Alton High School were honored as Students of the Month of December at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey held at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Isabella Hall is an Alton High School senior and daughter of Joel and Amy Hall. Isabella has been able to achieve the accomplishments of keeping 4.5 GPA, being in the top 2% of her class, and receiving the honor of Illinois State Scholars. She has taken multiple honor and AP courses, such as Pre-Calc, AP BIO 2, AP Statistics, and AP Psychology. She has also had the privilege to join honors programs such as National Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Isabella also participates in activities such as photography, which led to her being Editor for the Alton High School's yearbook three years in a row and winning many photography competitions throughout the state. She also works after school at 1st MidAmerica Credit Union as a teller. Isabella

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