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“The whole purpose here is fairness, and I think that we will continue to fight for that,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans’ stalemate over who should lead the chamber for the next two years dragged on Wednesday, with Kevin McCarthy failing to get the votes needed to become speaker on three more ballots.  The chamber then adjourned until 8 p.m. Eastern to give the House GOP a chance to meet privately, though House […]

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From St. Louis Business Journal: QuikTrip has started the long zoning process required to build a new gas station and convenience store next to the Saint Louis University campus, which will require a series of public hearings and approvals from city and state officials. The Tulsa-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores hopes to build […]

From West Magazine: The Chesterfield City Council gave final approval on Dec. 14 for the $353 million Chesterfield Regional TIF (tax increment financing) proposed for the southwest quadrant of the city. The TIF District encompasses 241 acres and includes the Chesterfield Mall property, Wildhorse Village and a portion of Central Park. Most of the speakers at […]

Starting next month, anyone 21 or older can legally purchase recreational marijuana in Missouri.

Steven Tyler has pulled out of yet another event. The Aerosmith frontman was set to appear and be honored at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Power of Love Gala in Las Vegas next month,…

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From St. Louis Business Journal: A Metro East furniture company’s new St. Louis County location is open for business. Kloss Furniture’s south St. Louis County store at 5780 S. Lindbergh Blvd., inside a converted Schnucks grocery store, quietly opened its doors Wednesday after passing inspections, said President Josh Kloss. The store will have a soft opening […]

Prinshun McClain was convicted of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Victoria "Tori" Manisco at a trial in November.

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership last year quietly settled litigation with two former executives, documents show.

MADISON COUNTY - On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Chief Judge Stephen A. Stobbs announced that Emily Johnson Nielsen and Justin S. Zimmerman were elected to fill the Associate Judge vacancies in the Third Judicial Circuit. These Associate Judge vacancies were created by the retirements of Associate Judges Philip B. Alfeld and Thomas W. Chapman. Associate Judges are appointed by a majority vote of the Circuit Judges in each circuit as provided by Supreme Court Rule. Chief Judge Stobbs stated, “The Circuit Court welcomes these two accomplished attorneys to the bench, and stands ready to support them as they begin serving the citizens of Madison and Bond Counties.” Emily Johnson Nielsen has been practicing law for 17 years. She is currently employed by the Madison County State’s Attorney, Thomas Haine, as the Chief of the Civil Division. Ms. Nielsen received her undergraduate degree in 2002 from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri,

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From Edwardsville Intelligencer: If baskets of breadsticks and seasonal Italian menu changes make your mouth water, you’re in luck; Olive Garden is coming to Orchard Town Center. Company representatives attended the Glen Carbon trustee board meeting Tuesday as trustees voted on the final site plan for the restaurant, which is aiming to occupy one of the […]

A Maplewood-based nonprofit counseling agency that serves children and families going through divorce has hired a new chief executive officer.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Delmar Divine, the $89 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former St. Luke’s Hospital built on the “Delmar Divide,” is officially open to residents and nonprofit tenants. The 310,000-square-foot collaboration between Clayco, led by Executive Chairman Bob Clark, and Build-a-Bear Workshop founder Maxine Clark, was first announced in 2017. The executives aren’t […]

On Wednesday, more than two dozen dogs will arrive at the Humane Society of Missouri's Best Buddy Center in Maryland Heights for a veterinary exam after being rescued earlier in the day.

World Champion Fantasy is creating an app that is designed to allow users to watch esports competitions, view live game statistics and compete in fantasy esports competitions. While the startup is still developing its technology, it has received investment from professional athletes and inked a partnership with Verizon.

From West Magazine: What may be the longest-running development in the history of Wildwood could finally come to fruition. A City Council public hearing was held Dec. 12 for The Reserve at Wildwood (formerly Ackerley Place). The 132 detached single-family homes with one commercial lot would be located on 50.65 acres on the west side of […]

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The Drew Barrymore Show featured a 13-year-old from St. Louis Wednesday in a segment called, "Drew's Helpers." Legacy Jackson helps organize local service projects to help others. "I am so inspired by you, I can't even handle it," said Drew Barrymore. Legacy was already doing charitable work for others and noticed [...]

The conference comes two days after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during the first quarter of the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengels game.

Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday returned to work for a session that Republican leader have said will focus on making it harder to amend Missouri's Constitution.

The St. Louis region marked a series of major milestones in 2022 that enhanced the bi-state area’s freight network at a time when the supply chain disruptions were the norm and the need for resiliency and redundancy has never been greater. From the lingering effects of COVID-19 to the historic drought that severely impacted barge traffic on the Mississippi River, […]

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