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CHICAGO — Police in Illinois are warning people to be vigilant Saturday after state police said they have seen an increase in "domestic violent extremist messaging" announcing the day as "National Day of Hate." In a statement released Thursday, Illinois State Police said they are encouraging people to be vigilant and there is no information [...]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urged the private sector and government officials to address inequity and promote innovation in what he called a “pivotal moment” in the nation’s history at an industry conference Thursday. In the opening session of the 99th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, Vilsack said new income streams and markets will be […]

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The winery and live entertainment venue will feature concerts, food and wine experiences, private event spaces and dining options.

Authorities identified the dead man as James M. Huch, 55, who frequented the Alton and East Alton areas.

The contest-winning tenant will receive six months of free rent at a 900-square-foot space at 2616 Cherokee St.

We’ve noted for a very long while how most of the explanations that corporations use to insist that your privacy is protected are effectively worthless. For example, corporations will routinely inform you that it’s no big deal that they’re over-collecting and selling access to your browsing or location data to any idiot with a nickel […]

Firefighters responded to a vacant house fire in south St. Louis.

Calling it a critical moment for the state and the people of St. Louis, Andrew Bailey is moving to oust the city’s circuit attorney.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Thursday initiated a petition of quo warranto, or legal proceeding to remove Gardner from office.

Music fans know David Yow as the electric frontman for bands like Jesus Lizard (and, as of lately, Flipper), but film fans have a whole different relationship with him. The multi-talented singer also has dozens of acting credits to his name that span all the way back to the early '90’s. Yow will be in town next Saturday, March 4, for a Q&A at an event called “UNTITLED: An Evening of Short Films at Alamo Drafthouse.” The Alamo Drafthouse (3765 Foundry Way, Suite 275; drafthouse.com/st-louis) has become the new hot spot at City Foundry and is hosting all of the hottest movies of late. (Including the upcoming much-hyped Cocaine Bear, of course.)

The Missouri Red Cross is looking for volunteers.

St. Louis Circuit Court judges on Thursday recused themselves from hearing the case brought by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey against the city's top prosecutor, Kim Gardner. Legal experts said the state Supreme Court would now decide which circuit will hear the action, called quo warranto, or legal proceeding to remove Gardner from office. In a message Thursday to the Supreme Court, Elizabeth Hogan, presiding judge of the St. Louis Circuit Court, where Gardner serves as prosecutor, said…

If you love visiting Missouri wineries — all the swirling of glasses, tiny samples, refreshing the palate with crackers — but don't like the long drive into the boonies, then get excited. This one is for you. Today, a new winery announced it will be opening up a location right here in St. Louis city proper.

About 40% of the tea room's leased space can’t currently be used, according to court documents.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, of East St. Louis, will visit the Wilkinson Early Childhood Center to help students celebrate Black History Month.

These local restaurants are offering specials to meet your meatless Friday needs.

This is the final weekend of Black History Month. Two state lawmakers from Missouri are putting on a poetry, dance, and music show for the students at Brilliant Minds Private School on Friday morning.

St. Louis City election commissioners are testing their voting equipment Friday morning.

MoDOT is closing the New Halls Ferry Road, which runs beneath the I-270 Bridge, Friday night.