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ST. LOUIS - The Art Hill Film Series at the St. Louis Art Museum is set to return in 2025, but during a different season this year. The St. Louis Art Museum is set to make a change within its annual film series this year, opting to host its event in October instead of the [...]

Two St. Louis men will appear in court Monday afternoon after being arrested last week for allegedly stealing utility wire and components from an area struck by the May 16 tornado.

Tears for Fears are set for a return to Las Vegas.The band just announced six new shows of their Songs for a Nervous Planet residency at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau…

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The driver, a 52-year-old Columbia man, was critically injured, but police said he's expected to survive. Two suspects were taken into custody.

CASEYVILLE/EDWARDSVILLE - A local organization will host the National Beep Baseball Association World Series for blind and visually-impaired baseball players. MindsEye Radio, an organization that works with blind and visually-impaired community members in the St. Louis area, will sponsor the world series from July 20–25, 2025, at Glen-Ed West Soccer Complex in Edwardsville and Reiniger Memorial Soccer Park in Caseyville. Beep baseball players from across the country will travel to the region to compete. “What we do at MindsEye, we translate vision to audio to build a more inclusive community for those in the blind or visually-impaired community,” explained President Jason Frazier. “It’s called beepball because the ball actually beeps. I was just fascinated by all the aspects of this sport… all these things are so visual. And here’s a sport, America’s pastime, that is played without the use of vision at a very high level.”

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Picture this: You’re a researcher who has spent years developing a grant proposal, gone through layers of expert review, and received National Science Foundation (NSF) approval. Then some kid barely out of college — whose main qualification appears to be founding a company that puts ads on the blockchain — logs into a Zoom meeting, […]

The justices will hear arguments in the fall over whether Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, and two former presidential electors have the legal right, or standing, to sue over the law in federal court.

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Jaycee’s Soap Box Derby, presented by WWT Raceway Gives, is coming back to the Gateway City this weekend! Visitors can stop in The Hill neighborhood to see two Soap Box Derby cars and all its history—for free! St. Louis Jaycees Soap Box Derby presented by WWT Raceway Gives June 8 [...]

The case could serve to amplify claims made by President Donald Trump that late-arriving ballots and drawn out electoral counts undermine confidence in elections.

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets. The suspension was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu and continued through today. “We have closely monitored the threat posed by avian flu and have taken appropriate measures to ensure biosecurity for the safety of both the public and the poultry industry,” said Dr. Mark Ernst, IDOA State Veterinarian. “Should the situation change, we will re-evaluate, but for now, we feel it is safe to resume poultry exhibition and sales.” Avian flu is caused by an influenza type A virus which can infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and wild birds (especially waterfowl). Avian flu virus strains are extremely infectious, often fatal to chickens, and can spread rapidly from

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Missouri lawmakers are back in Jefferson City for a special legislative session. Gov. Mike Kehoe called for the session last week and specified three things he wanted done. That includes legislation that allows the state to help fund new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of legislation that would require all local law enforcement agencies in Illinois to participate in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) eTrace platform, which allows law enforcement to submit firearm tracing information for crime guns to the ATF National Tracing Center. House Bill (HB)1373 passed the Illinois House of Representatives April 8 and then passed the Illinois Senate today with bipartisan support. Illinois Rep. Curtis Tarver and Sen. Bill Cunningham sponsored the legislation, which now goes to the governor’s desk for final approval. “I appreciate the General Assembly passing this legislation to ensure all Illinois counties’ law enforcement agencies participate in the ATF’s data-sharing platform, which is critical to identifying violent gun patterns and keeping our communities safe,” Raoul said. “Advocating

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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as International Star Illusionist Brad Ross brings his award-winning magic spectacular to Six Flags St. Louis! This summer, you will be amazed by world-class […]

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As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, this new exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by […]

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SPRINGFIELD – Several Illinois elected officials have released the following statements in response to the recent passage of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Davidsmeyer Blasts IL Democrats’ ‘Tax, Spend, Repeat’ Budget Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) blasted the Democratic majority’s “Tax, Spend, Repeat” Budget: “The Democrats’ wasteful spending plan is full of pork projects and pay raises for politicians, while Illinois families are slammed with new taxes that will make their cost of living even higher,” Rep. Davidsmeyer said. “$250 million in pork projects for Democratic legislators, paid for $1 billion in new taxes on Illinois families and businesses. It’s the same disgraceful playbook they’ve used for years. “Not only are there nearly $250 million in pork projects buried in the budget, but there’s also a $100 million slush fund for the Governor. Taxpayers

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Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in May:

That number goes a long way toward explaining why the sheriff’s office is on track for a big budget deficit this year.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the Illinois General Assembly’s approval of legislation that will improve medical forensic services for sexual assault survivors by making important updates to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA) and the Illinois Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (IL SANE) Program. Senate Bill (SB) 1602 builds on the work of the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Services Implementation Task Force . The task force was created in 2018 and made up of experts from the Attorney General’s office, the Illinois Department of Public Health, hospitals, health care providers, law enforcement officials, advocates and legislators. The task force has worked diligently since being established by state statute to evaluate and strengthen SASETA. Last year, the task force issued its final report, which was crafted with input from more than 40 stakeholders in government and the medical community serving sexual assault survivors.

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