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Ted Lasso-inspired pop-up bar now open in St. Louis
Believe Bar, a soccer-themed pop-up bar inspired by popular TV series Ted Lasso, has taken over the Open Concept in The Grove.
The Power of Love: Céline Dion fans protest outside ‘Rolling Stone’ offices after Greatest Singers
Céline Dion fans were outraged that Rolling Stone omitted the Canadian superstar from its new list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. But instead of just complaining about…
University of Illinois removes COVID-19 vaccine, testing requirements
The University of Illinois has removed its COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for all students and employees, system President Tim Killeen announced.
Illinois House approves increased abortion protection
The Illinois House of Representatives voted Friday to shore up the state’s already-expansive reproductive rights and shield the influx of out-of-state patients seeking abortions in Illinois after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Car Catches Fire in Jerseyville Walmart Parking Lot
JERSEYVILLE - A black Pontiac four-door sedan caught on fire in the Jerseyville Walmart parking lot on Thursday, Jan. 5. Jerseyville Fire Chief Keith Norman said while his department was able to contain the fire and put it out relatively quickly, the vehicle suffered extensive damage to the front end. Norman said the incident was called in at 4:51 p.m., and he happened to be driving nearby, allowing him to be on the scene just 28 seconds after the call. Firetrucks arrived seven minutes later and firefighters spent 20 minutes putting out the vehicle fire. “It was absolutely totaled,” Norman said. “We kept the fire out of the passenger compartment, but the engine compartment was 100 percent destroyed.” While the exact cause of the fire wasn’t determined, Norman said he expects it was a malfunction in the engine compartment. “I would make an assumption that it did start in the engine compartment of the vehicle, so it was obviously some kind
New president named for one of St. Louis region's largest hospitals
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, a 68-bed facility and one of St. Louis' largest hospitals, has named a new president.
Illinois House approves increased abortion protection
Law, which still must pass the Senate, would shield the influx of out-of-state patients seeking abortions in Illinois.
Madison County Assessor and Deputy Assessor Are Retiring
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County’s top two assessment officials are retiring. Joe Dauderman, who became the Chief County Assessor for Madison County in May 2013, announced his retirement for the end of February and his chief deputy, Phil Byers, said goodbye Friday. “The retirement is a huge loss to Madison County,” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. “They are taking with them a combined 72 years of experience.” Dauderman began working in Madison County in April 1985. Byers came on board in September 1987. During Dauderman’s tenure, he watched the county’s property value increase and the office take on additional responsibilities in assessing property. The assessor's office determines the value of all taxable property in the county and decides when adjustments are needed based on various laws and exemptions. In 2018, the county board passed a resolution giving townships a choice to either pay for the full costs of tax assessments or do the
Heart’s Ann & Nancy Wilson react to Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement honor
As previously reported, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson are set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, and now they're sharing their feelings about the honor. “I can hardly fathom the Lifetime Achievement…
Chinese ambassador to US references St. Louis trip in op-ed calling for cooperation
The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. is referencing a trip last year to St. Louis in a Washington Post op-ed saying that the planet's future depends on a "healthy and stable China-U.S. relationship."
STL Beer Festivals 2023
Visiting for a week
Meredith Gray Playing Crucial Role For Panthers - Is A Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey
JERSEYVILLE – Freshman Meredith Gray is beginning to turn some heads toward the Jersey Community High School girl’s basketball team. As a freshman, she has become the team’s second-leading scorer and has helped the Panthers tremendously throughout the season. Jersey currently sits at 12-7 on the season. Meredith has played in all 19 of those games and has amassed 203 points so far, good for a 10.7 point-per-game average. She’s also pulled down 89 rebounds, also second on the team. Meredith has put up double-digit scoring in nine games this season with a season-high 20 points against Hazelwood West back on Nov. 29. Just last night (Jan. 5) she put in 14 points to help her team win over Triad. It was the Panthers’ first Mississippi Valley Conference win in two years. She’s just happy to be along for the ride. "It feels pretty good,” she said after the win Thursday night. “I'm glad my teammates can count on me whenever they need me and
ProPublica Exposes Even More Cop Junk Science: Using 911 Calls To Determine If People Are Lying
Cops like science. Not in the way that say, scientists like science. They just like science-y sounding mumbo jumbo that paves the way for criminal convictions. And, sure, maybe you’re thinking this only applies to backwoods agencies that prefer to use a combination of Aunt Cleo and questionable testimony to lock people up. But it’s […]
Bridgeton cup and container manufacturers file bankruptcy
Two related manufacturing companies in Bridgeton – reporting revenue of $6.5 million and $2.2 million respectively – have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to reorganize their debts.
St. Charles County country club changes hands
The purchase of the private club, which has two golf courses, marks a Florida firm's first investment in St. Louis.
St. Louis Region’s Five Busiest Airports Deliver More Than $10 Billion Economic Impact
This article originally ran in the American Journal of Transportation on Dec. 2, 2022. The directors from five busy airports in the St. Louis region say the collaboration that takes place amongst their airports is unique in the aviation industry and a model for success — accounting for more than 36,500 jobs (between airport operations and tenants) and generating a […]
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Weldon Springs Man Selling Badass Kiss Costume, Other Collectibles
Red alert for all Kiss Army soldiers and wannabe Spacemen: A local Kiss fanatic based in Weldon Springs is unloading his entire collection on Facebook Marketplace, including a pretty bitchin' custom-made Kiss costume. The seller, Kerry O'Brien of Mr. Make-Believe Kiss Kollectibles, says he's been collecting Kiss merchandise for 45 years, amassing so much stuff that he can't even fit it all in his house and has to keep it in storage. The obsession, he says, started when he was just a boy.
Friday Cat Blogging – 6 January 2023
Charlie is such a camera hog.
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