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Jennings council majority reinstates city center project cut short by mayor
JENNINGS — The Jennings City Council on Thursday voted to reinstate a contract for a long-awaited $11 million city hall and community center cancelled in recent weeks by Mayor Gary Johnson and give itself permission to hire an outside lawyer…
Panel Announced for Oct. 4th Forum Event on Why? and How? of Northside Development
On Oct. 4th from 7:30-9:30AM at the Sheldon Concert Hall, Construction Forum will present its next quarterly program. The program is titled DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH ST. LOUIS: WHY? HOW? We will address the reasons, the challenges, and potential rewards faced in investing in the Northside. Registration is free, but you must register. To register, click […]
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30 years later: Remembering Mark Whiten's four-home run game
On the eve of the anniversary of Mark McGwire's record-breaking home run comes another homer-happy milestone five years earlier.
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Alton Expo Welcomes Families for Fun Weekend on Riverfront
ALTON - The Alton Expo opened Thursday and will run throughout the weekend at the Alton Amphitheater. Starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, community members can enjoy carnival rides, fair food and live entertainment until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. The festivities were off to a steady start as families arrived at the Amphitheater on Thursday. “The idea is to be a catalyst to introduce people to our city, and what better way to introduce people to our city than our beautiful riverfront?” Dan Herkert, chair of the Alton Amphitheater Commission, said. “We encourage them to get out and visit our local bars, restaurants, shops, stores, spend money in our city, generate some economic activity.” The Alton Expo kicked off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 and runs until 10 p.m. The band Just in Time performs at 7 p.m. You can also stop by from 5–11 p.m. on Friday and check out Powerplay with Gene Jackson at 5 p.m., followed by Dirty Muggs at 8 p.m. Saturday’s
Missouri health officials hope to reduce suicide rate among Black teens with 988 event
Missouri is in the top ten states in the nation for its 988 call and text response, but a concern for federal and state health officials is the rapid rising suicide rate among Black teenagers.
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Jimmy Fallon slammed with toxic workplace allegations; TV host responds
Two current and 14 former employees of the "Tonight Show" said Fallon's on-air likable persona is a facade.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Person of interest wanted in Ferguson homicide case
The Ferguson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with finding a person of interest in a recent homicide case.
City residency requirement lifted; could help fill jobs
A work requirement that slowed St. Louis’ attempt to fill open opposition has been lifted, and Mayor Tishaura O. Jones could not be happier.
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Here’s what Florida really means by “Stop WOKE”
Bob Somerby is annoyed that liberals continue to say that Florida's Stop WOKE Act bans any classroom discussion that "could prompt students to feel discomfort" because of their race. In fairness, early drafts of the law did use that word, and it was only dropped in the final bill. Nonetheless, he's right that the bill ...continue reading "Here’s what Florida really means by “Stop WOKE”"
Senator Harris Celebrates New Health Science Building At SIUE
EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Erica Harriss (56 th -Glen Carbon) has released the below quote following the groundbreaking celebration of the new health science building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: “The new health science building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a culmination of the great success of our state university and their expertise to produce leaders in various fields relating to the healthcare industry,” said Senator Harriss, who also serves as a member of the Senate Higher Education Committee. “It’s exciting to see this investment taking place right here in our own community. Not only will this new facility bring jobs and a boost our local economy, but SIUE will have an even greater opportunity to attract the brightest young minds, helping to foster a talented workforce in our state’s healthcare industry for decades to come.”
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