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On This Day, June 25, 2023…Elton John headlined the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival, which was the final U.K. show of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.This was Elton’s first ever time…

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CHICAGO – On the three-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, sent a letter to the American Hospital Association reaffirming hospitals’ legal requirement under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to provide emergency health care, including abortion, to patients. The letter responds to the Trump administration’s recent decision to revoke prior guidance that underscored the obligation of covered hospitals to provide emergency abortion care under EMTALA. “No pregnant patient experiencing an emergency health condition should be denied care or be forced to travel long distances for life-saving treatment,” Raoul said. “EMTALA and Illinois law require hospitals to provide treatment, including emergency abortion care, to any person who comes to an emergency room in crisis. Refusal to provide emergency abortion care has caused

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STEELVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the planned closure of Illinois 4 north of the Illinois 150 intersection in Randolph County has been postponed. The closure, originally scheduled to begin June 3 for intersection reconstruction, will not start until sometime after the July 4 holiday due to delays caused by wet spring weather. There is no change to the current traffic pattern at this time. IDOT is completing advance work to maintain two lanes of traffic on Illinois 150 during the closure of Illinois 4. An update with the revised schedule will be issued when available. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum entitled “Scamming Our Schools: Robbing Our Students’ Futures to Line Their Pockets.” During the forum, which was hosted by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Durbin focused on how the Republican budget reconciliation bill would create a national school voucher program that would further drain resources and funding from public schools. Durbin began by reflecting on the school voucher program created for Washington, D.C., called the “Opportunity Scholarship Program,” which was suggested by former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH). “I asked some basic questions when this opportunity program was created. Basic questions like, who’s going to decide the quality of the teachers in these schools’ situations? What kind of curriculum will be offered? What kind of measurement of success or failure will there be? Will the student be better off a

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If you live in or spend time around St. Louis County, especially in south county, your drinking water may taste or smell a little unusual this week.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After President Donald Trump illegally ordered a military strike against Iran over the weekend, today combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) condemned Trump’s actions as both unconstitutional and a violation of the War Powers Act and underscored her support for U.S. Senator Tim Kaine’s (D-VA) War Powers Resolution, which would reassert that only Congress holds the power and solemn responsibility to declare war. Duckworth reiterated that while Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, the President of the United States and Commander in Chief should have pursued this goal through diplomatic means first before needlessly dragging the American people and our nation’s servicemembers into another war in the Middle East. Duckworth’s remarks can be found on the Senator’s YouTube . “When Donald Trump illegally bombed Iran without Congressional authorization, let’s be clear: there was no imminent threat to the

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Did you know that the average backyard party can generate over 50 pounds of waste, much of it non-recyclable? From disposable plates to plastic straws and single-use decorations, typical gatherings often leave behind an environmental footprint that lingers long after the last guest departs. Hosting an eco-friendly summer party isn’t just a trend—it’s a conscious choice that reflects growing awareness about sustainability and responsible living. Planning with Purpose: Setting the Eco-Friendly Tone The foundation of any sustainable event lies in thoughtful planning. Before sending out invitations or picking out decor, consider the environmental impact of every decision. Choose Invitations Wisely Digital invitations are an excellent way to reduce paper waste. Platforms like Evite or Paperless Post offer customizable, stylish templates that simplify RSVP tracking. If paper invites are preferred for their tangible charm, opt for recycled or seed-infused paper, which

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June 25th stands as a date marked by profound moments that have significantly shaped the course of history across the globe. Perhaps the most globally impactful event associated with June 25th is the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. On this day, North Korean forces launched a surprise attack across the 38th parallel, invading South Korea and igniting a conflict that would last three years. This war was not only a brutal confrontation on the Korean Peninsula but also a significant episode in the larger context of the Cold War, involving major powers like the United States, China, and the Soviet Union. The war resulted in immense human suffering and reshaped geopolitical alignments in East Asia, the repercussions of which continue to influence international relations today. Going back in time, June 25th, 1876, saw the dramatic Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand. In this fierce encounter during the Great Sioux War, a coalition of Native American tribes,

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