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At least three more women have accused St. Louis chess coach Alejandro Ramirez of sexual assault, including two who say they were minors at the time.

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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As part of The Magic House’s Passport to the World cultural program series, it will host a Holi Festival on March 11.   Holi, the Spring Festival of India, welcomes

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees.   On Oct. 7, the

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Dine at participating metro area locations, where some select menu options are priced at $3.14.

A woman was shot and killed early Saturday in the city’s Ellendale neighborhood.

Breathe is a collection of large-scale abstract paintings created through the unconscious combination of bold colors and free movement. Artist Lauren Younge uses acrylics to design irregular patterns that could motivate

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting in southwest St. Louis. Officers were called to the 7100 block of Piccadilly in the Ellendale neighborhood at around 6 a.m. today. They found a 44-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was not conscious or breathing when they found her. If you have [...]

Get your green on and start training by chasing rainbows or leprechauns at the Creve Coeur St. Paddy’s Half Marathon, 7K & Kids Dash Run/Walk.

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The farmers likely face few consequences because of laws that one regulator says are inadequate.

Greater Than the Sum of its Parts, Amazing Art from Pieces and Pixels, features Pysanky by Katherine Alexander, Digital Art by Matt Bryan, Mosaics by Brenda Fra-ser, Assemblage by Nell

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As Americans prepare to spring forward on March 12 for Daylight Saving Time, health experts are issuing a wake-up call to Congress to make the change permanent. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says public health and safety would benefit from eliminating Daylight Saving Time in favor of standard time. The AASM says the switch to permanent standard time would more closely align with the body’s internal clock – our circadian sleep-wake cycle – instead of disrupting the body’s natural rhythm. There is also evidence that Daylight Saving Time can take a toll on your heart, specifically increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. The AASM recommends getting at least seven hours of sleep before and after Daylight Saving Time begins while shifting your bedtime 15-20 minutes earlier each night before the change. Dr. Frank Han is a cardiologist with OSF HealthCare who specializes in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. He says poor sleeping

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EDWARDSVILLE - The League of Women Voters of the Edwardsville Area and the NAACP Edwardsville Branch are holding Candidate Presentation Events on March 14 and 15. Organizers said announcing participating candidates will provide an introduction, and inform voters know why they are running for office and where they stand on important issues facing the office. On March 16, the League of Women Voters of the Edwardsville Area is holding a public meeting at which Dr. Patrick Shelton will speak about the District 7 School Bond Issue. EVENT: Candidate Presentation Event Glen Carbon Date and Time: Tuesday, March 14 , 7:00 p.m. Location: Glen Carbon Senior/Community Center, 157 North Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL Participating Candidates: Candidates for Glen Carbon Village Trustee:Mark Foley, Nekisha Omotola, and Victor Smith. Candidates for Glen Carbon Library Trustee: Carla Eliff and Jacqueline Day Candidates for School Board District 7: Robert “Bob” Paty, Jill Bertels,

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