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Back in the fall we were among the first to highlight that Elon Musk might face a pretty big FTC problem. Twitter, of course, is under a 20 year FTC consent decree over some of its privacy failings. And, less than a year ago (while still under old management), Twitter was hit with a $150 […]

Kim Visintine said her son had his first chemotherapy treatment at three weeks old. A year later, Visintine and her husband had $100,000 in medical debt.  Six years later, their son died. But it wasn’t until she found hometown friends on Facebook that Visintine connected her son’s cancer – a rare form of brain tumor called […]

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GODFREY - The Godfrey Village Board of Trustees denied a liquor license request from a local restaurant, progressed two rezoning requests, and appointed a new Sustainability Commission member at their March 7 meeting. One of the agenda items that was not approved would have granted a liquor license to Shanghai House, located at 5741 Godfrey Road. Mayor Mike McCormick said the owner of the business failed to submit the paperwork to reapply for a liquor license since it had been granted one by the village over three years ago. The board did not vote on the ordinance. Two ordinances amending the zoning classification for two properties were given a first reading by the board and will be considered for final approval at the next meeting. The properties in question are 6212 and 6214 Isabel St. in Godfrey. Both properties’ zoning classifications will change from “M-1” Manufacturing to “R-3” Single Family Residential. The Board of Trustees also approved th

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ALTON – OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center today bestowed its inaugural Mission Partner of the Month Award to Cindy Stamper, a Mission Partner with more than 20+ years of service at the hospital. Ms. Stamper, who currently serves as Transporter in the Surgery Department, received multiple nominations detailing her exemplary attitude and work ethic. “Cindy is consistently complimented by her fellow Mission Partners and there truly is no one more deserving than Cindy to be honored as the first ‘Mission Partner of the Month’ award winner,” Shawn Schroeder, Manager, Surgical Services, said. Winners of the Mission Partner of the Month Award are noted for their exceptional manner by exemplifying the hospital’s Values, providing outstanding service through his or her work, and exhibiting a positive and supportive attitude. Winners also receive a designated parking spot for their use during the month. Additionally, they will also be one of the 12 monthly

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Mötley Crüe is spending 2023 on their world tour with Def Leppard, and while some may worry this will be the last we’ll see of the rockers, bassist Nikki Sixx doesn’t think that’s the…

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News reporting put a spotlight on the problems at Choate, officials said, and it’s time to improve conditions for residents with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses.

North County Inc. Sets Date and Seeks Nominations for Annual Leadership Celebration North County Inc. (NCI) will host its 46th Annual Leadership Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport and seeks nominations for exemplary business, civic and community leadership for those who work in North County. […]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police released information and a photo about a missing juvenile on Wednesday. The missing juvenile is Cloe Schmidt, a white female, 5-foot-6, 140 pounds, with blue eyes, long straight blonde hair, and 15 years of age. She was last seen wearing a beige colored T-shirt with black animals printed on it, blue jeans with rips, and blue and white tennis shoes, in the 3100 block of Brunswick Drive at 4:30 p.m. on Monday and has not been located since. St. Louis County Police said Cloe has scars on her left arm and open wounds on both legs. Anyone with any information on Cloe, please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at (636) 529-8210

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The lineup for the 2023 Pilgrimage Festival is here, with The Black Crowes headlining opening night. The festival, now in its ninth year, is happening September 23 and 24 in Franklin, Tennessee, with The…

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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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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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ALTON - A new dining outlet is opening in the Argosy Casino in Alton sometime later this spring, but few details are available just yet. Director of Marketing Operations Michael Kipper confirmed there will be a new restaurant coming to Argosy Casino in Alton this spring, but said he had no other details to offer right now beyond what the casino has shared on social media. On Monday, March 6, Argosy posted this statement on their Facebook page : “We're excited to announce a tasty, new dining outlet coming to Argosy Casino Alton this Spring! We're thrilled to welcome a new world of flavors to our property,” they said. They went on to state the current Captain’s Table Buffet will close and the area will be repurposed. “The Captain's Table Buffet will close permanently as we make plans to see the buffet space reimagined,” they said. “Be sure to keep up with us on social media - more updates to come!” Several in the comment section

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Described as the comedy version of Lollapalooza, the festival will feature Bert Kreischer, Tiffany Haddish, Fortune Feimster, Jay Pharoah and more.

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - There's been a confirmed celebrity sighting in Central Illinois. Actor-comedian Will Ferrell was spotted at Maquet's Rail House in Pekin Tuesday. A restaurant employee confirmed Ferrell was there. The restaurant's Facebook page also posted a picture of Ferrell at the restaurant, citing the actor was "filming on our pizza side." Monday, [...]