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I am locked down

2 years 10 months ago
Well, partially. After four weeks of adjustments to my bionic lenses, they are as good as they're going to get. Yesterday was Phase One of locking them permanently into place, and next week will be Phase Two. At that point, the whole process will be done and I'll have fully adjusted artificial lenses in both ...continue reading "I am locked down"
Kevin Drum

Rihanna Is Opening a Savage X Fenty Store In St. Louis

2 years 10 months ago
It may not be the Rihanna news we wanted (a new album) but it’s the Rihanna news the singer knew we needed: A Savage x Fenty store is opening right here in St. Louis. The brand announced its plans to expand its retail locations in an Instagram post on May 4. Along with St. Louis, the lingerie business is expanding to Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Long Island, New York; Newark, Delaware; and Atlanta, Georgia.
Jenna Jones

Alton Little Theater Hosts a Volunteer Party

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Alton Little Theater is hosting a Volunteer Invite & Appreciation Party on May 22nd at 2 pm. All those who would like to get more involved in community theater are invited to attend. There is no charge for this event. The Theater group is launching its 89th season and is seeking over 400 Volunteers who earn FREE Tickets while serving as ushers, set workers, backstage crews, costume help, and more. Comedian Michael Arthur will appear at the showplace on May 22nd and remind us of the joys of volunteering for a great organization. Light refreshments will be served and attendees will have the first chance to get the inside scoop on new shows and speak with directors and actors who will announce audition dates, explore all the volunteer functions available, and learn how easy it is to earn free tickets for mainstage shows! The event is free, but please call 618-462-3205 to make a reservation to attend. The staff at Alton Little Theater would love to meet you!

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Democratic Party of Illinois Announces Illinois Will Apply to Be Among the First Five States to Hold its Presidential Primary Election in 2024

2 years 10 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Democratic Party of Illinois formally indicated it intends to submit an application to the Democratic National Committee for Illinois to be selected as a “pre-window” state for the 2024 presidential nominating process, meaning it would be one of the first five states to hold its primary election. Click HERE to see the letter of intent sent to the DNC by the Democratic Party of Illinois today. “There is no better state in the country for Democratic presidential candidates to make the case to voters than Illinois,” said Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Rep. Robin Kelly. “Illinois looks like America, with ethnic, geographic, racial, economic and ideological diversity that is core to our party’s success. Illinois has also led the way for Democrats in passing progressive policies, including promoting green energy, supporting workers’ rights, raising the minimum wage, protecting reproductive health, expanding access

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1st MidAmerica Credit Union Ukraine Relief Fund

2 years 10 months ago
BETHALTO — 1st MidAmerica Credit Union is joining the Selfreliance Foundation and the Illinois Credit Union Foundation in supporting the people of Ukraine. 100% of donations collected in support of Selfreliance Foundation’s Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund will be going to US-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working with Ukraine. Selfreliance Federal Credit Union is one of 12 Ukrainian credit unions founded in the U.S. and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations can be made in person at any 1st MidAmerica Credit Union branch, by phone through the Member Support Center at 618-258-3168, or by mail. For check donations, please make payable to “Illinois Credit Union Foundation” with “1st Mid CU Ukrainian Fund” in the memo line. Donations made via check will receive a donor receipt from the Illinois Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Checks can be dropped off at any branch or mailed to: Illinois Credit

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Former FOX 2 reporter Mikala McGhee's unique journey from TV to pageants

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Former FOX 2 sports reporter Mikala McGhee left TV about one month ago and already has won a crown! She won Miss Missouri USA Sunday night. She represented St. Louis in the statewide pageant. She now advances to the Miss USA pageant where she will represent the entire state of Missouri. "It's [...]
Monica Ryan

Centerstone Releases New Comic Book For Students About LGBTQ+ Identity

2 years 10 months ago
NASHVILLE — Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, announces the release of its seventh topical comic book. Spark Unmasked addresses matters of identity among LGBTQ+ youth and is available now to read for free at centerstone.org/comics . Centerstone Comics are part of the organization’s Prevention Services that educate and empower youth to make positive decisions when faced with common real-life issues. In an approachable way, each new story explores a complex topic with help from superhero Spark (actually a teenager named Amber Hernandez). The series has also tackled bullying, depression and suicide, online safety, sexting, drugs, and underage drinking. Spark Unmasked introduces Aspen, a student whose pronouns are they/them. Having trouble fitting in at school, Aspen is befriended by Amber (Spark) who helps them connect with a school teacher, Ms. Aliada. “I’ve worked with many LGBTQ+ youth on campus and with several outreach

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