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EDWARDSVILLE - Nearly 700 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students enjoyed a hearty breakfast Sunday night, served by SIUE administrators, faculty and staff. SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, PhD, and other campus leaders, faculty and staff, gathered to dish out a delicious late-night breakfast spread to students as they fuel up and prepare for finals week. The SIUE community wished students well as they finish the fall 2022 semester. The menu included French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns, turkey sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, pastries and juice. The Morris University Center, University Housing, Dining Services and Kimmel Student Involvement Center co-sponsored the event. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and

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Despite Flooding, Contamination ConcernsResidents Celebrated with Local Events By Bob Lindsey 2022 marked a year of change and adjustments in the Florissant Valley area. Better results with COVID vaccines resulted in fewer business restrictions and event cancellations. Residents had to deal with more highway and road construction with the I-270 North Project infrastructure upgrades and […]

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5 On Your Side compiled a list of those we lost in 2022 in the St. Louis area.

COTTAGE HILLS – Community Hope Center announced today it received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., which will be used to purchase fresh produce, lean meats, low-sodium vegetables, soups, and whole grain pastas as well as maintain our fleet of trucks used to pick up food. Paul Militzer, Executive Director said, “This grant from Bayer Fund will be used to increase the choices of healthy food in our guest-choice food pantry. Community Hope Center is committed to providing healthier food options for our guests. CHC’s food pantry features SWAP (Supporting Wellness at Area Pantries), which helps guests find the healthiest foods that are available and provides nutrition information. Because of this Bayer Fund grant, CHC will be able to increase the amount of healthy food including fresh produce, low-sodium soups/mixes, whole grain pastas, lean meats, and dairy. It will also help CHC with the increasing costs of maintaining the

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The Missouri Housing Development Commission has awarded $70 million to the City of St. Louis for six affordable housing projects.

Keystone Construction Co. said work has begun on station’s new 45,000-square-foot headquarters in Maryland Heights. Move will leave only KSDK in St. Louis city.

More than a third of one-time money was converted to cash or transferred to another bank account.

The Sunnen Station apartment complex at Manchester and South Hanley roads in Maplewood has finished its second phase after 16 months of construction.

The quick-service restaurant chain, which has about 24 stores in the St. Louis area, has opened a new location in St. Charles County.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 4600 block of Whisper Lake Drive which resulted in the death of an adult male. The deceased has been identified as Hershel Perkins, 60 years of age, of the 1200 block of Scott Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63138. On December 13, 2022, at 9:36 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for an assault in the 4600 block of Whisper Lake Drive. Responding officers located an adult male in a parking lot suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives are conducting the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators

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ALTON - Paige Bradley of Marquette Catholic High School and Isabella Hall of Alton High School were honored as Students of the Month of December at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey held at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Isabella Hall is an Alton High School senior and daughter of Joel and Amy Hall. Isabella has been able to achieve the accomplishments of keeping 4.5 GPA, being in the top 2% of her class, and receiving the honor of Illinois State Scholars. She has taken multiple honor and AP courses, such as Pre-Calc, AP BIO 2, AP Statistics, and AP Psychology. She has also had the privilege to join honors programs such as National Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Isabella also participates in activities such as photography, which led to her being Editor for the Alton High School's yearbook three years in a row and winning many photography competitions throughout the state. She also works after school at 1st MidAmerica Credit Union as a teller. Isabella

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After conquering the Upside Down, Metallica's "Master of Puppets" is headed to the world of video games. The metal legends have teamed up with the online game Fortnite to add a…

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Well, there’s no doubt Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour is one of the hottest shows out there, and it’s earned Elton yet another honor. StubHub is out with its…

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Regional artists and art collectives will take over the Main Galleries and uniquely utilize their designated sections. All media is represented – from traditional painting to sculpture.   This is

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Webster University’s Kooyumjian Gallery Presents…Beginnings 2022: Juried High School Photography   Reception & Gallery Talk Friday, December 2, 2022 5:30-7:30pm   This exhibit showcases the artistry and talent of High

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Over several centuries, Indian artisans perfected complex methods for producing dyes and mordants to create painted and printed cloth in a spectrum of fade-resistant colors. Starting in the 17th century,

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Hong Kong–based artist Samson Young’s practice centers on installation-based work stemming from sound and music. He interweaves cultural paradigms across media while focusing on poetic translations between the sonic and

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Experience Winter Jewels An Enchanted Celebration. Escape the cold as the Butterfly House magically transforms during Winter Jewels! Enjoy the Tropical Conservatory filled with elaborate fairy gardens, home to the

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Green Door Art Gallery presents Picture. Book., featuring illustrations by internationally known illustrator and author Mary Engelbreit. In 2022, without a deadline in sight, Engelbreit decided to do one illustration for

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A portrait and figurative art exhibit, Face 2 Face features watercolor collage portraits by Gail Crosson, mixed media portraits by Allison Norfleet Bruenger, digital illustrations by Michael Plurad, portrait and

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