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Missouri Democrats call for special session on contraception, ectopic pregnancies

2 years 9 months ago

Missouri’s top Democratic leaders on Monday urged Gov. Mike Parson to call lawmakers into a special session to pass legislation to protect access to contraceptives and treatment of ectopic pregnancies in the wake of Missouri’s ban on nearly all abortions. In a letter sent to Parson, Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo of Independence and House […]

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Tessa Weinberg

Illinois American Water's Work To Separate The Alton Combined Sewer System And Install New Sanitary Sewers Continues

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - Work continues on the sewer project in and around downtown Alton. Here is another weekly update on road closures. Background: Work kicked off in February 2021 and will continue to progress until 2023. Work includes over six miles of sanitary sewer main is being installed in the Turner Tract, Shields Valley and Piasa Valley areas of Alton. When Illinois American Water acquired the Alton Regional Wastewater system the company made a commitment to address requirements set forth by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to remedy combined sewer overflows. The projects in Turner Tract and Shields Valley addressed 1.69 miles of sanitary sewer main. The work in Piasa Valley began in the spring of 2021. This project includes almost five miles of sanitary sewer main. Work is expected to continue for over two years. This does not mean work will occur in one area for 24 months, but rather, projects will continue to progress throughout neighborhoods during that time

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Methotrexate is now a victim of the Supreme Court

2 years 9 months ago
The Los Angeles Times reports today on the strange tale of methotrexate: Methotrexate is a cheap, common drug prescribed to millions of Americans.... Many have rheumatic illnesses. Others take it to treat inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis or cancer.... In low doses, it has proved to be one of the safest, least expensive and most effective ...continue reading "Methotrexate is now a victim of the Supreme Court"
Kevin Drum

The Witches and Wizards Festival Brings Goth Vibes to O’Fallon

2 years 9 months ago
There are many festivals that happen each year in small towns in the area. Some towns seem to excel at bringing in outsiders, too: They have an apple butter festival and a strawberry festival in Kimmswick, Missouri, that seems to pack ‘em in, for example. But O’Fallon, Illinois, is going a different route.
Jaime Lees

Sexy Saxophone Guy from The Lost Boys Playing the Sinkhole

2 years 9 months ago
You know him as the guy with the buff physique and the aggressive hip pumping who played the saxophone in The Lost Boys, but Tim Cappello is much more than a guy with a memorable movie cameo. The oiled-up, ponytailed multi-instrumentalist has a distinctive look, but he’s also had an amazing career.
Jaime Lees

Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce Recipe

2 years 9 months ago
INGREDIENTS 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless (about 1-inch thick) 1 teaspoon Get-r-Smoked Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Marketplace Portobello EVOO For the mushroom sauce 1 cup sliced brown mushrooms 4-5 garlic cloves crushed 1 teaspoon Get-r-Smoked Italian seasoning 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the pork chops dry with kitchen paper then season generously with the spice mix. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high until butter is melted. Sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes per side until well browned on both sides. Transfer the pork chops to a warm plate and set aside. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and stir fry until golden

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