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Belleville Humane Society Sees Rise in Families Needing Pet Food Assistance
BELLEVILLE — As families face financial hardships with paused benefits and delayed paychecks, the Belleville Area Humane Society is witnessing a surge in pet owners struggling to provide for their animals, prompting increased calls to the shelter from those reluctant to give up their companions. The shelter's Feed the Love program was established to address this growing need by supplying pet food at a significantly reduced cost. Through a partnership with GPG and the GOOD Program, the shelter
St. Louis Boys & Girls Club hosts 31st Great Futures gala
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis hosts 31st annual Great Futures Gala.
PERSPECTIVE — Demographics, Real Estate Trends and The Stakes For The St. Louis Region
by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum The recently released Urban Land Institute/PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report singles out demographics as one of five pivotal forces reshaping real-estate investment, development and operations across the U.S. & Canada. At the same time, local demographer Ness Sándoval has documented sharp—and worsening—population decline in the […]
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KC-St. Louis competition added to this year's Guns 'n Hoses event
A sheriff's deputy from the Kansas City area will be pitted against a Belleville police officer in one of the 12 fights planned for this year's event Nov. 26 at the Enterprise Center.
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Gov. Kehoe's plan could phase out Missouri's income tax: REPORT
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe could soon introduce a plan to phase out the state's annual income tax. The proposal would require voter approval and could take effect for the 2026 tax year.
Neil Young, Jackson Browne among the 2025 Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame inductees
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame in Boston has announced its 2025 inductees, including Neil Young and Jackson Browne.Young and Browne are recognized in the living artist category, along with Judy Collins, folk…
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St. Louis women can now choose female Uber drivers
Uber has launched its Women Preferences feature in St. Louis, allowing women riders and teens to choose to be matched with women drivers on trips to help them feel more comfortable.
Sioux City school superintendent, a former Hazelwood administrator, placed on paid leave
A former Hazelwood school district administrator who became the superintendent in Sioux City, Iowa, was placed on paid administrative leave this week.
Get 20% off Missouri Botanical Garden memberships until Sunday
There is a good way to enjoy local attractions, give back to our community and get a holiday gift at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Michael Ansstas to Multispecialty Care in O'Fallon
O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Ansstas to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 5000 in O’Fallon. Dr. Ansstas is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced training interventional gastroenterology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive conditions, including disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. Dr. Ansstas is known for his patient-centered
Wreaths Across America Initiative Aims to Place Wreaths on Veterans' Graves at Alton National Cemetery
ALTON - Riverbend residents can once again participate in the Wreaths Across America initiative in Alton. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, community members will gather at Alton National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans. Margaret Hopkins, who oversees the local Wreaths Across America program, explained that the community can come out to the ceremony and contribute or volunteer to keep the program going. “We’re very excited about everything going on
Toni Cornell calls Rock Hall performance ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’
Toni Cornell has shared a reflection on her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony performance, during which she played Soundgarden's "Fell on Black Days" alongside Heart's Nancy Wilson…
Senator Harriss Passes Property Tax Relief Bill for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD – To help Illinois seniors stay in their homes and ease the burden of rising property taxes, State Senator Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) helped pass a plan to expand Illinois’ property tax relief program for older homeowners. "One of the top issues I hear when meeting with senior citizen is the need for property tax relief. As a direct result of these conversations and concerns, I have worked each year since I was elected to draft and submit bill language to do just that,"
Edwardsville Police Charge Two With Burglary, Theft From Church
EDWARDSVILLE – Charges have been filed against two people allegedly seen on video stealing tools from an Edwardsville church before listing them for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Bartholomew Johnson, 42, of Madison, Ill., and April D. Respalie, 43, listed as homeless out of Granite City, were both charged on Nov. 5, 2025 with one count each of burglary (both Class 1 felonies) and theft (both Class 3 felonies). On Oct. 31, 2025, the two allegedly knowingly and without authority entered
Madison County: Lane Closure on Northbound US 67 (Clark Bridge), November 12-14, 2025
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips
Madison County: Lane Closure on Northbound US 67 (Clark Bridge), November 12-14, 2025
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips
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