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GRANITE CITY – Granite City Federation of Teachers Local 743 awarded six Granite City Community Unit School District #9 Teacher Educator stipends for the 2021-22 school year. These stipends are used for special classroom activities or lessons that require extra funds that, otherwise, might not be available. All District 9 teachers are eligible to apply for these $100 stipends and are selected by a committee of Local 743 officers and members. "We are delighted and proud to offer this continuing program for the educators of Granite City," said Chuck Noud, Local 743 President. “It is a source of pride for Local 743 that the students of District #9 are afforded a top tier education through the continued efforts of the members of the Granite City Federation of Teachers.” The winners of the Local 743 Educator Grant Stipends include: • Courtney Brooks – Frohardt, 3 rd grade co-taught – Purchase Generation Genius subscriptions for students to supplement

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Andar Smith was shot to death in front of his home in the Mark Twain neighborhood in December.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are currently investigating an accidental shooting which occurred in the 11900 block of Rio Grande Drive which resulted in injury to a 4-year-old boy. On April 20, 2022, at approximately 11:32 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct received a call for service regarding a child being transported to an area hospital for treatment to a non life threatening gunshot graze wound to the arm. Preliminary investigation has revealed the child was at his residence with an adult male when the child was accidentally shot. The adult male was arrested and released pending warrant application. 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 if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain anonymous or potentially

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BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water is celebrating Earth Day by awarding over $14,000 in Environmental Grants for water source protection. Eight innovative community projects will share over $14,000 to help improve, restore or protect watersheds. According to Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President, including the 2022 commitment more than $290,000 will have been contributed to 90 projects dedicated to water source protection and environmental projects since 2009 via Illinois American Water’s Environmental Grant Program. “These organizations play an important role in environmental stewardship in our communities every day, not just Earth Day. By providing critical funding and collaboration, we can further support environmental and sustainable partnerships to enhance our watersheds.” Projects supported by Illinois American Water’s Environmental Grant Program will be completed by Nov. 30, 2022. The 2022 Environmental Grant recipients and projects

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The state Senate has been mired in a Republican civil war. But even "normalcy" for the chamber isn’t like an assembly line you can speed up.

Quianna S. Bennett admitted obtaining $300,000 in small-business pandemic relief loans for in-home health care businesses she no longer owned.

ALTON - "The ALT Showplace will shine in its 89th season with six fine new productions!" says Lee Cox, Executive Director. The theater group launches early-bird savings until May 31st so that season ticket holders can receive the very best price for a whole season of Entertainment (September 2022 through May 2023). Tickets for the 89th season are $84 with an additional $4 savings on a concert of choice. The group strives to make quality entertainment affordable for everyone. The 89th season received a bit of a small silver lining in the wake of COVID; since professional theaters were closed for 2 years, royalty houses are offering shows for production at earlier dates, some even directly from Broadway and/or National Tours. Royalties for shows have increased just like everything else, but ALT is committed to honoring the values of community theater while putting on the most professional shows possible. The shining 89th season will include: Spreading It Around (September 9th-18th),

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If you ever wondered what Madonna inspired her to write "Express Yourself," look no further than Jennifer Grey.  The Dirty Dancing star revealed she and Madge used to be close friends in the 80s. "We did Bloodhounds…

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Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before.  Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will be in St. Louis at the

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The Chicago native and SLU graduate spent two decades in Germany, teaching and studying how plants make medicinal compounds. Now vice president of research at the Danforth Center, she's also planning the future of science literacy initiatives at Academy of Science St. Louis, where she serves as board president.

Maria Cassilly, the daughter-in-law of City Museum's late founder, is also the attraction's chief archivist and tours manager.

A few weeks ago (?) former Trump lapdog Jared Kushner parachuted into Saudi Arabia hoping to pick up an investment in his new private equity firm. Here's a sample of his pitch deck, which was obtained by The Intercept: I had a hard time picking out the most embarrassing slide from the deck and eventually ...continue reading "The Republican way of politics is changing"

Frida’s new bar addition will cater to a pescatarian diet and allow its kitchen to expand.

It was postponed because of a winter storm in February.

Police haven't said who was holding the gun when it went off.