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Jim Brainard’s exhibition “Bits & Pieces” creates assemblages made from found, often-neglected, objects such as tree bark, used matches, and corrugated cardboard. He also scavenges small mysterious pieces of trash

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Ryan Eckert’s structural abstractions explore ideas about the state of splitting worldviews, depicted through the lens of biblical Christianity. Eckert’s works in his exhibition:“Two Worldviews” presents the clashing of ideals

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Read our new report on The Unintended Consequences Of Internet Regulation » Over the last decade or so, there’s been a growing chorus of people insisting (misleadingly) that the internet is a “wild west” that needs regulation. The reasons stated for this apparently necessary regulation change over time, but the underlying discussion tends to be […]

Metallica traveled back to the '90s during the second night of their residency on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! Instead of trotting out "Enter Sandman" or "Nothing Else Matters," the metal…

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Mario Trejo’s exhibition “Idiosyncratic Tantrums” features extensive accumulations that visually explore eternity and struggle through manic mark making. Considering the concepts of time, space, and number. He creates hundreds of

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The Ladue Horton Watkins High School product was recognized for her 200th career appearance with the U.S. Women's National Team during her CITYPARK debut.

FOX is teaming up with McDonald's's for a new, tasty way to enjoy The Masked Singer.

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner called the latest effort to remove her from office "frivolous," politically-motivated and "not [for] legitimate purposes," according to new court documents.

BLS released its March inflation numbers today, and they ticked down nicely from February: Core inflation is still stubbornly high, which BLS attributes largely to increases in the shelter index. This is fairly artificial, and should decrease substantially once their measure of shelter inflation catches up to the current day. (And in case you care, ...continue reading "Inflation ticks down in March"

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Ag Invest Program has achieved a new milestone by loaning more than $1 billion to farmers and agriculture professionals across the state, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The milestone represents the cumulative amount of Ag Invest loans since Frerichs became state treasurer in 2015. “Agriculture is a valued and crucial industry in Illinois,” Frerichs said. “I’m proud that my office can help provide affordable financing for farmers and agricultural professionals as they pursue their vital work and contribute to the well-being of our state.” Since 2015, the program has supported more than 5,000 agriculture borrowers and partnered with more than 35 financial institutions. Ag Invest is an agriculture-focused impact investment program providing loan opportunities for Illinois farmers and agri-businesses to start, expand or add value to their farm operations. Ag Invest offers affordable

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ALTON - The Alton Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity. On Apr. 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., young customers can visit the store to plant a Perennial Butterfly Garden, while supplies last. A team member will be available to guide the children in the activity and explain the best ways to nurture and care for their future garden. Once complete, participants can take their seeds home to monitor their growth and watch them attract butterflies as they flourish. Team members will be available to answer future questions and provide advice to these young gardeners. In addition to the gardening activity, attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy games. "At Tractor Supply, our mission is to educate and inspire our younger customers through interactive learning experiences," said Alton store manager, Michael Webb. "We recognize the time and energy that

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Large organizations across the Missouri, including many in St. Louis, told state lawmakers this month that a proposed ban on state dollars being used in diversity, equity and inclusion programs is misguided and would have unforeseen consequences.

GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College’s 18 th Annual Student Art Exhibition is underway, and awards were announced during the show’s opening, Thursday, April 6. Daniel McDonald took first place with his drawing, “Still Life with Bowling Pin.” “Lewis and Clark Community College has been a great learning opportunity for me,” McDaniel said. “I have never submitted my artwork in an exhibition before and was genuinely surprised to win. There are so many talented artists that submitted equally great work! I am just thankful to get to participate.” Other awards included: 2nd place - Laura Shansey – "Sunrise Crane", Digital photography 3rd place - Grace Becker – "Lamb Still Life", Drawing Honorable Mention - Ryan Kuhn – "Electric Eye", 3D Design Honorable Mention - Jeannette Carrington – "Solitude in the Desert", Photo composites Honorable Mention - Madison Baca – "Passion Fruit", Digital Illustration

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In a motion filed yesterday evening, embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is asking a judge to dismiss the removal process against her by saying Gardner's personal conduct should be judged separately from any potential blunders by staff attorneys who prosecute cases in her office. The 40-page motion says that Gardner is proud of her hardworking staff and what they do for the city, but also repeatedly emphasizes that if there is any truth to the failures Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is alleging — and Gardner contends there is none — those failures are the fault of Gardner’s subordinates.