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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and spoke with service members stationed around the world. “They’re away from their families to protect us," Biden said in a tweet. "And they have the thanks of a grateful, indebted president.” The White House said Biden and [...]

Thousands of flights have been disrupted because of the Arctic blast that affected a large part of the country. With lots more people expected to travel Christmas Day, the troubles may continue.

JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 700 block of Liberty in Jerseyville, the police department said in a news release Monday morning, Dec. 26. “It is believed this was an isolated incident,” the department said. “The investigation is ongoing.” Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact the Jerseyville Police Department at (618) 498-2131. Because the investigation is ongoing at this time, the Jerseyville Police said no additional information could be released.

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CHICAGO – It’s going to be a very memorable and merry Christmas for a local Illinois Lottery player. That’s because they’re each holding a winning ticket worth $1 million. Three other lucky players also had winning numbers throughout the state with a significant prize of $50,000. The $1 million winning ticket was won playing the Lotto. The lucky player purchased the ticket at a Phillips 66 gas station, located at 1660 East Broadway in Alton, and matched all six Lotto Million 1 numbers in the Thursday, December 22 drawing to win the grand prize. The winning numbers were: 2-3-13-21-28-43. This is now the 13th Illinois Lottery player who has won a prize of a million dollars or more with Lotto so far this year. Christmas will also be very merry and bright for three more Illinois Lottery players after winning big with Lucky Day Lotto. A Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $900,000 was bought at PK Pantry, located at 19771 S. Torrence Ave. in Lynwood. The winning ticket

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Who loves Christmas more than cats? From top: Charlie investigating a new cat toy from Aunt Gin; Hilbert seemingly aware that this box has some new pillows; Hilbert getting ready to play amidst the wrapping with Charlie; Charlie peeking out from behind a mountain of tissue paper.

The all-girls Catholic high school will remain open at 4389 Lindell Blvd. after reaching a new lease agreement with the St. Louis Archdiocese.

Back for its seventh year, Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s Winterfest will have fan favorites such as ice skating, s’more stations and igloos positioned under 70,000 twinkling lights.   The festivities kick

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What is a better Christmas gift than a loving relationship with people that you care about? Christmas should just not be about exchanging gifts, but about spending time with family and friends, and expressing the love you share with each other. Christmas has been commercialized since before my time, and there is nothing wrong with that. It’s fun and exciting to buy and exchange presents and to see the reaction of the receiver, especially when it’s kids. I love the reaction of someone receiving a gift they didn’t expect, a gift they need, or a gift they wouldn’t have bought for themselves. Of course, the kids will play with their gifts all day and night, but after the adults open and exchange their gifts, they sit around and enjoy each other by talking, eating, playing games, and enjoying the Christmas spirit. Family and friends sitting around and enjoying each other’s company is the most impactful part of the holidays. Christmas is about love. The Christmas

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Located on the eighth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis in downtown, the Holiday Pop-Up Shop offers a signature housemade selection of sweet and savory delights from the

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Home is a mixed media project of past and present images, paying homage to artist Phillip Hamer’s loved ones.   Hamer dedicates this project to his family, the humans who

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