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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Paula Basta today announced three new members of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, who will be honored during award ceremonies in their home communities this fall. “Each of this year’s inductees represents a positive image of aging and has made meaningful contributions over the course of their lives, including in older age,” said IDoA Director Paula Basta . “I’m pleased to welcome these three individuals into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame and to recognize their impressive accomplishments.” The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame was established by the state legislature to honor older adults’ accomplishments and contributions to their communities. Each year, up to four Illinoisans aged 65 or older are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in community service, education, arts or the labor force. This year, IDoA received a record-setting number of nominations, an

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker joined local and state leaders today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Eli’s Cheesecake expanded facility. The $10 million investment and 42,000 square-foot expanded facility will increase space for packaging lines and bakery operations for the famous Chicago cheesecake company while creating 50 new jobs for the area. “A family-owned bakery — three generations strong, Eli’s Cheesecake is an iconic Chicago-staple,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to a $10 million investment and competitive hiring incentives from our EDGE tax credit program, Eli’s Cheesecake was able to complete a 42,000 square foot expansion—bringing this facility size to a whopping 104,000 square feet. And, of course, more capacity brings jobs for the people of Illinois. More jobs, more customers, more cake: it doesn’t get much better than that.” “With more than three decades of serving communities, the expansio

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A weed dispensary in Florissant filed a lawsuit earlier this week that could bring down the price of marijuana at some dispensaries in St. Louis County. Robust Dispensary is suing St. Louis County as well as Missouri's director of the Department of Revenue, arguing that its weed business can't legally be taxed by both the county and the city in which it operates.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that bridge repairs will require a weekend closure of northbound/eastbound Interstate 55/70 between the I-64 and I-255 interchanges in St. Clair County starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. A posted detour will be in place to direct motorists to I-64 and I-255. The work is expected to be complete by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and all detour signs prior to the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Residents in Gaza are facing ever-growing uncertainty after the territory's only power plant ran out of fuel and shut down Wednesday. Israeli airstrikes further demolished entire neighborhoods and sent people scrambling to find safety. And hospitals in the Gaza Strip are struggling to treat the injured with dwindling medical supplies. The war, which has claimed [...]

The Cookie Factory, doing business as Maverick Ventures, LLC of Troy, NY, is recalling 2,367 packages of 6 oz. Chocolate Chip Cookies because they may contain an undeclared macadamia nut allergen. People with an allergy or sensitivity to macadamia nuts are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The Cookie Factory product was distributed to Stewart’s Shops stores throughout New York and in nine Stewart’s Shops in Vermont. The products were sold in a 6 oz. clear plastic tub “clamshell” container with a Best Before date of 10/13/23 printed on the sticker that secures the package. The UPC is also on the sticker that secures the package. The recalled product was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the presence of macadamia nuts. A customer who purchased a package noticed a substance that was later identified as a macadamia nut. An investigation determined the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt recently announced a total of $400,000 in funding for two outdoor trails in the 57 th District through the Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “There is nothing better than to see frequently used outdoor spaces receive funds to improve their accessibility for residents,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Spending time outdoors has been proven to enhance our health and well-being, and it’s great we are allowing this to happen by making spaces like this more convenient and safe for everyone.” The funds for the program come from a percentage of motor vehicle title fees, providing a maximum grant award of $200,000 per project for development projects, with no maximum grant award limit for land acquisition projects. Madison County Transit District will receive $200,000 for the creation of a new trail, the Chain of Rocks Shared Use Path, which will

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Dean Plocher is seeking the GOP nomination along with Sen. Holly Rehder of Sikeston and Franklin County Clerk Tim Baker.

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From KWK Architects:  American architect, writer and educator Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.” Incorporating natural elements and designing around natural landscapes became the inspiration behind many of Wright’s iconic home designs of the early to mid-1900s. Today, biophilic design – the practice […]

Jason Momoa is set to tour Missouri on October 17 and 18, with stops in Des Peres, Crestwood, and Chesterfield. He will be visiting St. Louis next week to promote Meili Vodka, a brand he co-founded. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. - MetroLink will operate on a single track evenings at several locations on the light rail system in the City of St. Louis this week to allow for construction and maintenance work. MetroLink customers may experience brief delays during their evening commutes. The impacted stations are: Laclede’s Landing Station Convention Center Station 8 th & Pine Station Stadium Station Starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct. 10-13), MetroLink will single track to accommodate crews working in the Downtown St. Louis tunnel. This single track operation will impact riders at the Laclede’s Landing, Convention Center, 8 th & Pine, and Stadium Stations. The Blue Line trains will only run between Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station after 6 p.m. Westbound riders should board Red Line trains at any station between the Fairview Heights Station and the Central West End Station and then transfer to

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BETHALTO – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School. Senior students are selected each month by members of the Civic Memorial faculty to represent each department. All students are awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. Two seniors (1 female student and 1 male student) that were selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $500.00 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship each at the end of the school year. 2023 October’s Eagles of the Month winners are as follows: Math - Lucas Naugle Visual Arts - Akkadia Allsman Social Studies - Christian Strader P.E./Health - Elijah Gruen Choir - Madelyn Fitzgerald Band - Shelby Quick Science - Serenity Bell English - Aidyn Pellazari CTE - Jude Breyer. Teacher of the Month - Special Education teacher Ashley Wallis Congratulations to all the Civic Memorial “Eagles of the Month” and the “Teacher

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There was a Heart reunion onstage in Santa Rosa, California, on Tuesday, October 10. Ann Wilson was headlining a show with her Tripsitter band at Luther Burbank Center For The Arts when she invited her…

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A marijuana dispensary in Florissant accused St. Louis County of unconstitutionally stacking a 3% sales tax on top of municipal sales taxes.

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood.

The founders of Honeycomb, a Botanical Heights children’s retailer, are looking for a buyer to take over the business by the end of the year.

The St. Louis Board of Education was set Tuesday night to discuss the future of its partnerships with the city treasurer’s office in connection with both the College Kids Savings Account and the Guaranteed Basic Income programs. But a boisterous and unruly audience of dozens of St. Louis Public Schools parents led the school board to cut the meeting short amid a cacophony of people shouting at board members about a variety of issues and concerns.