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Column: 7 tax to-dos before end-of-year

2 years 11 months ago
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Where people in St. Louis are looking to buy homes

2 years 11 months ago
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as the number of homes for sale continues to decline. Record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their [...]
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Alton's Lone Senior Alyssa Lewis Commits To Play College Basketball In Italy - Is An Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete Of The Month For The Redbirds

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ALTON - Alton Lady Redbirds combo guard Alyssa Lewis has been dreaming of playing basketball overseas before she ever stepped foot on a high school court. In November, she officially made that dream a reality, committing to the Rome City Institute in Italy to continue her education and basketball career. For her achievement, Alyssa Lewis is an Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. “It’s amazing,” Lewis said after a 77-13 win over Hazelwood West Saturday afternoon. “It’s always been my dream, since I was in the eighth grade, so to get that opportunity, I didn’t think much about it (before committing). “Obviously, I looked into the logistics of everything, but to live out my dream and to officially commit to it, as early as I did, some people don’t get a chance like this in their whole life. So I’m extremely grateful.” Alton head coach Deserea Howard remembered Lewis talking about wanting to pla

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Health Highlights: Properly Thawing and Preparing Turkey

2 years 11 months ago
The holidays are here, and soon we'll prepare Thanksgiving meals for our loved ones featuring a major staple: turkey. Thawing a Thanksgiving turkey can take days. Ashley Simper, Manager of Dietetic Services with OSF HealthCare, recommends keeping the turkey in the freezer until ready to thaw, maintaining a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To thaw, use 24 hours of thaw time per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. For larger birds, move it from the freezer to the refrigerator the Friday before Thanksgiving. Another option; tightly wrap the turkey in a bag and submerge it in cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes until thawed. Make sure to allow 30 minutes of thaw time for every one pound of turkey and cook immediately after thawing. Lastly, if your microwave is large enough, you can use its thaw settings. To cook, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Cover the turkey in foil for two hours so the bird doesn't burn. Then, safely remove the turkey and baste it with oil or butter.

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