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Gogh With Mom: Beyond Van Gogh Hosts Mother's Day Weekend Diaper Drive

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS — This Mother's Day Weekend, families can take Mom to the most popular exhibition in St. Louis for free. Just bring a standard-sized package of diapers or disposable toddler training pants to the exhibition and Mom gets in for free along with a family member's paid admission. The Mother's Day Diaper Drive benefits the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank and is valid from Thursday, May 5 through Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2022. Tickets are available now at www.vangoghstlouis.com . The exhibition will be open from noon until 7 p.m. on Thursday May 5; noon until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6; 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 7; and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Mother's Day, May 8. Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank collects, stores, and distributes 250,000 free diapers per month to struggling families through a network of 56 community, nonprofit, educational and health care partners serving low-income women and children. These diapers are obtained via local diape

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Gov. Pritzker Speaks Out Against Overturning of Roe v. Wade, Affirms Reproductive Rights

2 years 8 months ago
CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker today condemned the reported Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to enact even more restrictive anti-choice laws that would deny woman’s access to reproductive health care. Early in his term, Governor Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act to protect Illinois women in anticipation of a conservative Supreme Court overturning Roe. “The terrifying implications of this decision and what it means for millions of women across the country cannot be understated,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “But let me be clear- no matter what atrocity of an opinion the Supreme Court officially rolls out this summer in regards to Roe versus Wade – abortion will always be safe and legal here in Illinois. Illinois is and will remain a beacon of hope in an increasingly dark world. I will fight like hell – not just for the women who call Illinois home, but every person in every corner of this country who deserves

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Coyotes: Friend or Foe?

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - Curious about our wild canine neighbors? Come learn about coyotes from our local wildlife expert, Kerry Lennartz! Her talk will focus on the behavior and habits of this species, their important role in the ecosystems they live in, as well as management strategies and ways to foster peaceful coexistence. Kerry works at the Tree House Wildlife Center as a wildlife rehabilitator, and she will bring a special Treehouse resident, or two, but not a fox. 6:30–7:30 PM You can join us online May 10, 2022, on ZOOM. ZOOM registration is available via the Events tab at https://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/piasa-palisades . Attendees and friends are invited to have dinner and meet the speaker at the Old Bakery Beer Company at 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, IL 62002 at 5 PM. The speaking program will begin at 6:30 PM, in the event room adjacent to the dining room. Folks are welcome to attend via ZOOM, starting at 6:30 if unable to join us in-person. To register to attend this event

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A (tiny bit) of good news about Samuel Alito’s decision overturning abortion rights

2 years 8 months ago
I imagine that this week is going to be abortion always and everywhere unless a meteor hits Kyiv or something. However, even though you might not be in the mood for good news about Justice Alito's latest tactical nuke on the progressive movement, there is a small bit of good news in his opinion that ...continue reading "A (tiny bit) of good news about Samuel Alito’s decision overturning abortion rights"
Kevin Drum

The St. Louis Cannabis Event You Don’t Want To Miss…

2 years 8 months ago
This summer, a first-of-its-kind consumer cannabis brand educational expo will be held in St. Louis, presenting an opportunity for the general public to learn about the region’s medical cannabis products. You do not have to be a registered Missouri medical marijuana patient to attend this event. In fact, it will be a great place to get a new certification or renewal.
BLAZE Missouri Cannabis Brand Showcase

Here's What It Means for Missouri If Roe v. Wade is Overturned

2 years 8 months ago
Last night, Politico leaked a draft opinion from the Supreme Court of the United States — one that if it remains unchanged would overturn Roe v. Wade, a court decision from 1973 that protected abortion federally. Once the opinion is officially released, the decision will have dire consequences for abortion in Missouri, a state that already has harsh limits on abortion access in place. The state already has in place a so-called "trigger law" that will outlaw abortion in the state upon the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Jenna Jones and Ryan Krull

Caritas Warns Of Critical Need For Foster Parents During Foster Care Awareness Month

2 years 8 months ago
BELLVILLE - As part of Foster Care Awareness Month in May, Caritas Family Solutions is spreading awareness around the need for more people to consider becoming foster parents. As the second-largest provider of foster care services in the state, Caritas serves more than 1,700 foster children on a monthly basis. “The need for foster parents is a national crisis,” said Caritas Family Solutions CEO Gary Huelsmann. “The pandemic has caused an increase in mental health issues, drug issues, opioids in particular, and other stresses on families. This has only exacerbated the need for organizations like ours. Our goal is to help strengthen and reunify families and to find children safe homes when that’s not possible.” Caritas Family Solutions provides training and licensing for people wanting to become foster parents and supports them throughout that process. The agency also recently implemented a foster parent mentor program to offer people practical advice fro

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June's Breakfast + Patio Brings New Buzz to Illinois

2 years 8 months ago
Outside of June’s Breakfast + Patio (430 South Main Street, Shiloh, Illinois) in Shiloh, Illinois, birds sing and bees fly from flower to flower on Earth Day. Inside, a small sign on the front counter highlights the “Bee the Change” latte, which is made with oat milk and locally sourced honey. Some people wait to order at the counter, while others sit and relax inside or out on the patio.
Cassidy Waigand