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Blaming Social Media And Section 230 For Mass Shootings Is Ridiculous; Stop It
In the past, we’ve talked about how much of politicians’ obsession with regulating internet companies seems to stem from it being an easy way to deflect attention from their own policy failings. So many aspects of the complaints about social media are really just because social media has shined an extraordinarily bright light on the […]
Ameren Illinois Reminds Customers to Keep Mylar Balloons Away From Power Lines
COLLINSVILLE – May means graduation season is upon us. As people gather for outdoor celebrations, Ameren Illinois is asking customers to properly dispose of Mylar balloons in an effort to reduce the potential for power outages. Mylar balloons are metallic and conduct electricity, resulting in surges and shorts that have the ability to knock out power, start fires, and cause significant damage to the electric grid. Each year, Ameren Illinois responds to numerous power outages caused by Mylar balloons contacting electrical equipment. The popular party accessories also pose an unnecessary safety hazard for linemen who must safely untangle and remove what’s left of the balloons from energized high voltage lines. “We realize this is the time of year when everyone is outside celebrating new graduates, newlyweds, birthdays, and spring holidays,” said George Justice, Vice President of Electric Operations for Ameren Illinois. “Keeping the balloons tethered and weighte
Introducing the Performing Artists for RFT's Art A’Fair
The Riverfront Times is excited to pull back the curtain on Art A’Fair, our new blowout celebration of the local arts and music scene that will be held on Cherokee Street with the Golden Record (2720 Cherokee) as the main stage and check-in location. Presented by Ascend Cannabis and in collaboration with the Cherokee Street CID, Art A’Fair will offer guests an experience with art in myriad forms including live music, dance, body art, fire performers, live painting and so much more throughout multiple venues on Thursday, June 23. Grab your early bird tickets at a discount right here.
Will the Tivoli open as a theater again? Right now it looks as if its just a church.
Opinion: A dysfunctional legislative session
The 2022 regular session of the Missouri General Assembly was the most dysfunctional I can remember in more than 50 years covering the statehouse. Endless Senate filibusters stalled action for …
Saint Louis Zoo Will No Longer Require Reservations As Of May 23
ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis Zoo announced today that effective Monday, May 23, it will no longer limit attendance and guests do not need reservations. Extended summer hours also currently are underway and we hope that you enjoy the next Zoo visit. Now through May 22, reservations can be made up until 15 minutes before the scheduled Zoo closure on the day of your visit, if the date is not sold out. Please note the Zoo's closing time on the day you wish to visit before making your reservation. If reservations are sold out, please check back periodically, as additional reservations may become available. The Zoo made a statement that said: "We don’t want to turn anyone away from enjoying the Zoo whenever they want to visit." Zoo officials also said visits to the legendary institution will remain free of charge. The Zoo will release a limited amount of reservations approximately one hour prior to posted opening time on sell-out days to best accommodate guests unable to secure
Missouri woman assaulted, tortured for two days
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office said a woman escaped after she was assaulted and tortured for two days in Lake Arrowhead, Missouri.
Raw data: Live births in the US
Generally speaking, infants are fed formula only during their first year. So at any given time, the number of infants of "formula age" equals the total number of babies born in the previous twelve months. Here's what that looks like: The number of live births had been trending downward for years and then dropped more ...continue reading "Raw data: Live births in the US"
Alito Outs and Splits the Republicans
Today on TAP: His draft opinion overturning ‘Roe’ has the anti-abortion movement in frantic damage control mode. Will the spin work?
Wood River Police Again Remembers Lost Officers In Police Week Tribute
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Department again paid tribute to officers who lost their lives or have been disabled in the line of duty on Friday, May 13, 2022. Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said Peace Officers Memorial Day falls on May 15 each year to pay tribute to the brave local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. "Falling in Police Week, the day is marked with a memorial event in Washington D.C., a candlelight vigil, and speeches commemorating officers past and present," Chief Wells said. "On Friday, May 13, 2022, members of Wood River PD and Mayor Tom Stalcup laid wreaths at the gravesite of Chief Samuel Thompson and Officer John Phipps who both died in the line of duty for the City of Wood River. "We also laid a wreath at the gravesite of Officer Tyler Timmins who lost his life in the line of duty in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, last year. Tyler was Police Cadet in the City of Wood River before becoming
Video game company levels up in downtown St. Louis
The company, which has doubled the number of employees, took over two floors at the Laclede Gas Building.
16-year-old girl fatally shot in south city identified as Eureka sophomore
South Grand mainstay Pho Grand to close permanently
Design and workplace strategies for companies navigating office re-entry
Office-based leaders are evaluating the purpose of “going to work,” with broad implications for the size, cost and design of commercial real estate.
“Our clients are being more intentional on how they use their office space,” said Jeff Arbuckle, vice president of project and development services for JLL in St. Louis. “Now we ask, ‘Why am I here? If I’m here, I should be here with a purpose other than just doing the same thing I could do at home.’”
Arbuckle sat down with the St.…
Tivoli Theatre officially has new owner, but remains closed
JetBlue initiates hostile takeover for new-to-Lambert Spirit Airlines
Pritzker Administration Awards $4 Million in Grant Funding for Projects Along Route 66
SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $4 million in grant awards for various projects across the state designed to spur tourism, bolster educational opportunities, and support an increase of Electric Vehicle (EV) travel – which will create and modernize attractions along the Mother Road leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. This grant – which was open to Illinois' Certified Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) – was awarded to Great Rivers and Routes CVB, Heritage Corridor CVB, Visit Oak Park CVB, and Springfield CVB for innovative projects that span Route 66 throughout the state. “Route 66 in Illinois is a driver for both national and international travelers and these state grant funds will go a long way towards reinvigorating our Mother Road tourism products in southwest Illinois. We applaud the forward-thinking of Governor Pritzker and state legislators who
Washington University researchers receive $61M federal grant for biomedical research
This Illinois farm is supplying next-level garlic to St. Louis restaurants
Red Tail Farm grows several varieties of hardneck garlic for local chefs.