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ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoed legislation to lift the nuclear power plant ban in Illinois: “Illinois desperately needs to have more options to produce enough energy to meet the demands in our state. Our utility rates are going through the roof and the construction of new nuclear power plants is one solution to lower these costs. I co-sponsored the bill to lift the nuclear power plant ban as I believe this will allow our state to explore all the options to meet our energy demands, produce low-cost energy, and help boost our economy and provide more good paying jobs.”

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ALTON - Community members are invited to the Lucy Haskell Playhouse on Saturday, Sept. 9, to celebrate the dedication of their new gazebo. The Haskell Playhouse Association is excited to unveil its newest addition to the Alton community. From 10 a.m. to noon, guests can also enjoy pony rides, music by the Muny Band and two special guests. “Not only is the building being upheld, but so is the spirit of community,” Haskell Playhouse Association member Debbie S chuneman said. “We feel we actually owe it to the community, because they help us in so many ways. It’s our way of saying thank you.” In April, the Association started talking about adding to the area around the playhouse. With their fundraising efforts and several local donors, they were able to fund and construct a gazebo with four benches inside. The dedication and ribbon cutting will start at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9, followed by free activities until noon. “And by George, we have

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O’FALLON — On Friday, Nov. 3, at the 2023 Elizabethan Gala fundraiser, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will present Catherine Taylor Yank, owner and CEO of Jim Taylor, Inc., aka Taylor Roofing, with the 2023 Elizabethan Award. The award recognizes Catherine Taylor Yank for her commitment to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the expansion of healthcare services in southwestern Illinois. Catherine Taylor Yank is a longtime advocate of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and has dedicated years of service as a volunteer leader and philanthropist. Taylor Yank served on the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation Leadership Council (formerly the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Board) from 2009 to 2023. Likewise, she served on the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation Board until July of this year. In 2017, Taylor Yank and her husband Greg Yank donated a $1 million life insurance policy to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation in support of the St. Elizabeth’s

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A downtown St. Louis mainstay will shut its doors for good this week. The family-friendly burger and shake joint Baileys' Range (920 Street) announced last night that it would close after 12 years. Its last day of service will be Thursday, August 31.

The $760 million project will create 750 jobs on the site of what was once the beating heart of the steel economy in the Ohio River valley.

Rags to Riches, one of St. Louis’ largest – and longest running – yard sales, is back!   More than 30 professional vendors and more than 20 neighborhood homes will […]

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The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 INDYCAR Series race returns to World Wide Technology Raceway on August 26 and 27.

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Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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In a recent turn of events, fear spread through the crowd at a football game between Pattonville and Rittner High Schools.

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. today south of St. Louis, where dewpoints remain elevated. Heat indices are likely to reach 100–105 for the seventh consecutive day. However, there's a chance that shower and storm activity could limit the warming, potentially leading to an early cancellation of the warning.

A man has been found dead in an alley, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Water was on hand for band and school leaders who ensured players took precautions through mandatory water breaks. They delayed Friday night’s game until 8.

A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Advocates are calling attention to the issue.

Despite federal warnings to slow down, both red and blue states have cut off Medicaid coverage for nearly 4 million people because they lack the proper paperwork. In at least four states, half of all the people who have lost coverage for any reason are children. During the pandemic, the federal government directed states not […]

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At the end of a historic week at the Fulton County jailhouse, the criminal case against former President Donald Trump and his 18 allies also accused of subverting Georgia’s 2020 presidential election is just beginning. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis charged Trump and the rest of the group – which include lawyers, former federal […]

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Scott Rosenblum entered as the lead attorney for 19-year-old Sai Kandula on Thursday.

Almost two months after workplace accommodations for pregnant workers became law, the rules surrounding what employers can and cannot do have yet to be finalized — but that doesn’t mean the protections are not in place. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s proposed regulations are expected to offer more clarity once finalized, but workers can still […]

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