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Should St. Louis' 109-year-old charter be updated? Voters will decide April 4

2 years 7 months ago
On June 30, 1914, St. Louis residents voted to adopt a city charter. It’s a sprawling document, a blueprint for the city's civic machinery. Now, 109 years later, city voters will decide on April 4 whether to approve Proposition C, which would create a new system for updating the charter every ten years. Discussing the issue are St. Louis Alderwoman Annie Rice and civic engagement advocate Wally Siewert.

The Lollapalooza lineup and everything you’ll need to enjoy this music festival

2 years 7 months ago
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Over 170 acts to perform at Lollapalooza 2023 The first Lollapalooza (1991) wasn’t a festival, it was a farewell tour that hit over 20 cities. The featured acts were Jane’s Addiction, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Living Colour, Nine Inch Nails, Ice-T, Butthole Surfers, Henry Rollins Band, [...]
Allen Foster

Illinois General Assembly passes bill preventing animal insurance restrictions

2 years 7 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD)-- The Illinois General Assembly passed HB 1049 on Thursday, preventing dog breed discrimination by insurance companies. Spearheaded by Best Friends Animal Society and rep. Rita Mayfield, the text of the bill is that; No insurer shall refuse to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose and increased premium or rate for [...]
Sam Godby

Program On Neighborhood Owls Set At Carlinville Library

2 years 7 months ago
CARLINVILLE – Even though Mark Glenshaw has spent much of his life studying owls, he knows they can be tough to spot. “I’ve talked to people in their seventies and eighties who tell me they’ve never seen an owl in their lives,” said Glenshaw, an award-winning naturalist known for his observation of owls. “Owls are just so hard to find. I want to help others find owls and learn as much as possible about them, just as I have.” Glenshaw will present “How to Find an Owl in Your Neighborhood” at the Carlinville Public Library on Thursday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. The free, one-hour program is designed to help residents locate and identify various owl species near home. In his program, Glenshaw will discuss which species of owls are the most easy to see or hear, where and how to look for owls, what sounds to listen for, and the importance of research and collaboration. “I’ll share as much as I can about finding owls to help

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Edwardsville Police Announces Eight Impaired Driver Citations During Enforcement Period

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state for the holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign from March 10 through March 18, and reported eight citations for impaired driving. “We can’t stress this enough: Impaired driving is illegal, potentially deadly behavior, and it puts the driver, passengers, and all road users at risk,” said Lt. Brandn Whittaker. “The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign helps our law enforcement officers address this problem head-on. If you use any impairing substance, do not get behind the wheel of a vehicle.” Whittaker said the Edwardsville Police Department ramped up its usual enforcement efforts, adding 11 hours of patrol dedicated to impaired driving. In addition to impaired driving arrests, officers working the directed patrol issued three speeding citations and eight

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Important Links to better health

2 years 7 months ago
The St. Louis Chapter of The Links, Inc. will host a free Black Family Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25, at the Christian Hospital Atrium (11133 Dunn Rd. 63136).
St. Louis American staff