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Gov. Pritzker Joins Educators to Support Distraction-Free Learning in Illinois Classrooms

1 week 3 days ago
OAK PARK – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined students, educators, and state leaders at Oak Park and River Forest High School to advocate for a cell phone ban in Illinois classrooms, a critical measure that would support Illinois teachers and help students across the state reach their full potential. Governor Pritzker championed the initiative during his annual State of the State budget address. “Strong schools are the foundation to our success as a state. This year, I am proposing

Forum Opens Nominations for 2026 Building Tomorrow Awards Recognizing Measurable Impact

1 week 3 days ago

Construction Forum has opened nominations for the 2026 Building Tomorrow Awards (BTA). The BTAs recognize individuals and organizations advancing the St. Louis region’s built environment through leadership, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. The event is the Forum’s sole fundraising event of the year. The 2025 awards raised $42,917 for programs supporting the Forum’s Mission: To facilitate […]

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WashU Confirms No Armed Individual Found After Campus Search

1 week 3 days ago
ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, Washington University issued an alert warning of an armed person on its Danforth Campus at 9:18 a.m. and stated, “WashU Alert: Armed person on Danforth Campus. Run, Hide, or Fight. If hide, lock or barricade yourself in a room until further notice. If off campus, stay away.” About 15 minutes later, the university updated the message, saying, “Police are checking buildings in the vicinity of Brookings Hall after receiving

Alton Parks & Recreation 2026 Spring Soccer Program Registration is Open

1 week 4 days ago
ALTON - Alton Parks & Recreation registration is open for the Spring 2026 Youth Soccer League, running from April through May on the Northside of Gordon Moore Park. Children born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2020 are eligible to participate in this fun, active, and community-focused program. Registration is open through Wednesday, April 1, with a $55 fee for residents and $60 for non-residents. A $10 late fee will apply beginning April 1, and late registrants may be placed on

Afternoon Highs Reach Comfortable 52 Degrees with Breezy Winds

1 week 4 days ago
Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, started with chilly air bringing a cold-feeling temperature around 29 degrees early on. As the day progresses into the afternoon, expect the high to reach a comfortable 52 degrees with breezy winds from the south at 15 mph, gusting up to 27 mph, mixing periods of clouds and sun. By evening, the breeze settles a bit but clouds will thicken, leading to mostly cloudy skies overnight with lows dropping back to around 32 degrees. Winds will ease to about 7 mph from th