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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, applauded House passage of several pieces of veterans legislation this week, including his VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research (VIPER) Act. This bill will give the Department of Veterans Affairs resources to improve its research programs. “This week the House passed a number of veterans’ bills, including 4 bipartisan proposals to bolster VA medical research, expand VA cybersecurity, and improve oversight of IT projects and the community care program,” said Bost. “I am especially glad to see my bill, the VIPER Act, pass out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. VA has long been a leader in medical and prosthetic research, and our bill will help VA continue that mission.”

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EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) announced today the kick off of its annual holiday fundraising campaign “Yappy Pawlidays” with a fee-waived Black Friday adoption event on November 25 th sponsored by Judy Streif and Trouw Nutrition USA. This is the fifth year that MEHS has been able to offer fee waived-adoptions on Black Friday, placing homeless animals into loving homes before the holidays. Yappy Pawlidays gives residents and business leaders throughout the Metro East region the opportunity to get involved and support MEHS’ mission in various ways throughout the giving season. "We're thrilled to be partnering with so many local businesses around the Metro East throughout the Holiday Giving Season. We really hope these partnerships not only bring awareness to our cause, but also greatly benefit these amazing businesses in our community," said Mady O’Reilly, MEHS development manager. The current lineup of Yappy Pawlidays fundraising events an

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BETHALTO - SIHF Healthcare is hosting a free HIV testing event on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 8 am – 4 pm at SIHF Healthcare, 2 Terminal Drive, Suite 8, Bethalto, Illinois. “Ending the HIV epidemic requires us to first recognize and address the social challenges our patients face and to increase access to services in our communities,” says Lawrence Mayhew, Program Manager. “We are here to serve those in need of our services, by providing the tools they need to stay healthy, regardless of their HIV status,” notes Mayhew. Our team aims to be sensitive, non-judgmental, and supportive of anyone participating in this event regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, religion, or sexual orientation. Our services are completely confidential. For more information or to register for this event, call 618.258.8460.

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Grill House Smoke House keeps families safe by selling fried turkeys.

Airly crackers are available at Schnucks and Fresh Thyme in four flavors—cheddar, sea salt, chocolate, and salted caramel—with two more flavors on the way.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees.   On Oct. 7, the

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MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — In any state, finding a safe and secure neighborhood is crucial when you’re looking for a family home or business location, but that’s especially true in Missouri. While there are plenty of safe locations in the Show-Me State, high crime areas make it one of the most dangerous states in the country. [...]

The City Water Division issued a precautionary boil water advisory for portions of its service area due to low water pressure caused by a broken 36” water main.

Donald Trump isn’t the only politician upsetting musicians by using their music without permission. The latest politician being called out is Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake. The estate of the late Tom…

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The functional whiteboards are bulletproof, mobile and weigh 400 pounds.

Workers accuse the company of refusing to bargain in good faith for a union contract.

This featured exhibition in the Great Hall of the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library explores how iconic characters both reflect and influence American culture from the 1960s to

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A jury found a Wellston man guilty of murder this week after a trial that centered on the man's taped confession to killing a 64-year-old who was caught in crossfire.

If zoning is finalized, Raising Cane’s will build on the south side of Olive near McKnight Road, and Chick-fil-A will build its latest location near the new Costco.

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium streams live on Disney+ Sunday night. It's the final show Elton will play in North America as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road…

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It's lunchtime, and despite only opening 20 minutes ago, Mi Ranchito (887 Kingsland Avenue, University City; 314-863-1880) is already bustling. A large group of office workers are celebrating a birthday, police officers pop sunglasses on top of their heads as they trickle in.

Well, this is clever. STL-Style (3159 Cherokee Street, STL-Style.com) has released a new product that is the perfect little Christmas gift for your favorite St. Louis native. It’s a City of St. Louis “arnament” for your Christmas tree.

Roughly 345,000 Missouri children under age 17 are now excluded from receiving the full $2,000 child tax credit in Missouri, according to the report. 

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