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Alderman Joe Vaccaro said he was alarmed by reports that six people had died in custody between April and earlier this September.

A Vinita Park, Missouri man appeared in federal court Tuesday to be sentenced for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years from box store retailer Home Depot.

The outdoor event and gathering space will feature a pavilion, LED screen and stage, and be surrounded by sit-down restaurants with patios, a brewery, social hall and beer garden.

A man was shot and killed just before 4:30 p.m. Monday in the 1500 block of North 13th Street

In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the

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Currently, there are at least 33 job listings on the district website.

34 members of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild collaborated and came up with their own brew – Missouri Loves Company. 

Emergency crews helped rescue a family of three and their cat during a house fire late Monday evening in O'Fallon.

Fontbonne is one of several local universities in recent weeks to announce enrollment growth in their freshman classes as they’ve started their academic years.

Something new appears to be brewing with Bruce Springsteen. Over the last day or so, Springsteen has posted two mysterious, uncaptioned photos on his social media sites, prompting speculation that…

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WASHINGTON — Congress is on track to approve billions in funding this week to help offset rising home heating and cooling costs as well as boost aid for communities recovering from natural disasters. The package, unveiled overnight, would provide $2.5 billion in assistance for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire that scorched much of New Mexico […]

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics is inviting the community to enjoy two days of soccer and family fun on Friday and Saturday. The first-held Tailgate Weekend kicks off at 1 p.m. Friday at Tim Rooney Stadium on L&C’s Godfrey campus, as the Trailblazer men’s team hosts Lincoln Trail. The women follow at 3 p.m. Both events will offer concessions, halftime giveaways and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is free. Saturday’s Tailgate Weekend festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with a bounce house sponsored by Trailblazer Commons and music by guest DJ “Big Bill.” There also will be face painting for children, done by students of L&C Art Program Coordinator Angela Hung. Trailblazers soccer action starts at 2 p.m., with the men taking on Jefferson College. L&C Athletic Director Cedric Brown said the event is designed to showcase Trailblazers athletics. “This inaugural Trailblazer Tailgate Weekend is an event we hope to share with the

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There's a little-known practice in the U.S. known as “gooning.” Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against their will to a boarding school, foster home or treatment center.

Lawmakers say bathing the governor’s mansion in orange light for ‘Hunger Action Month’ doesn’t make up for the state’s handling of summer meals program for low-income children.

Judges have plenty of power, especially local judges who can run their jurisdiction as they see fit without fearing too much pushback from higher courts, residents, or area law enforcement. Judge Steven Privette is the presiding circuit court judge in Howell County, Missouri, home to around 40,000 Missouri residents. Privette is currently facing some controversy […]

Teens trying to escape from the city's juvenile detention facility injured a staff member so badly he had to be sent to the hospital, police said.

GREENVILLE, IL - Greenville University invites community members, alumni, and friends to campus for Homecoming activities October 13-15, 2022. The weekend kicks off with a jazz band concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Whitlock Music Center on GU’s campus. Friday’s events start with a Praise and Prayer event, led by Pastors Doug and Margie Newton, along with GU President Suzanne Davis. Other featured events of the day include the Homecoming Parade at 4 p.m. along College Avenue; Food, Friends, and Fun on Scott Field—featuring food trucks, live music, and more; the GU Choir Concert at 7 p.m. at the Whitlock Music Center; and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Activities on Saturday hit the ground running with the return of the Panther 5K run/walk. “We are so excited to bring back the Panther 5K tradition to Homecoming weekend,” says Tina Watterson, coordinator of alumni and church relations in GU’s Alumni Office. “We invite you to bring your whole

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This refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is designed to be the perfect companion for your everyday life and/or professional career. Run your favorite programs on the powerful Windows 10 operating system with a high-resolution 12″ screen and 128GB of flash storage – ideal for businesses, students, or anyone who needs quick access to files. With […]

CARLINVILLE, IL - Blackburn College has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report's rankings of the best colleges and universities in the country. Considered one of the most comprehensive research publications for students and parents considering opportunities in higher education, U.S. News evaluates more than 1,500 institutions based on 17 measures of academic quality, including educational outcomes and student excellence. In the publication's 2023 Best Colleges guide, U.S. News places Blackburn in the top tier of Midwestern colleges with an overall rank of 35. They also recognized Blackburn as a "Top Performer on Social Mobility" for the fourth consecutive year. While offering the engaged academics of a traditional college, Blackburn adds an additional dimension to the college experience. One of ten federally-recognized work colleges, the College offers the only program in the nation exclusively managed by students. Blackburn students gain real-life work and leadership skills

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