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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to codify an agreement the White House brokered between rail unions and freight companies in order to avoid a catastrophic rail strike, but fell short of enough votes to include paid sick leave for workers. The Senate backed the rail deal on an 80-15 vote and rejected […]

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From St. Louis Public Radio:  Members of a board that oversees the Dome at America’s Center gave their unanimous approval Wednesday to the division of a $519 million settlement over the departure of the St. Louis Rams. It’s a move that primarily places the ball in the court of elected officials on how to spend […]

It’s December: What better time to cozy up and open a great new book? Or, perhaps you’re looking for the perfect book to give as a gift this holiday season. Librarians Tammy Jones of St. Louis County Library and Megan Temple of St. Louis Public Library share their favorite books released in 2022.

Missouri lawmakers on Thursday filed a series of bills that would rescind local control of the city of St. Louis' police department, returning power to a state-run board, a move the local union representing officers says it supports.

Elton John recently announced he's adding one more date to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour — his final tour ever — and fans think it’s going to be a pretty huge festival gig.  Elton…

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stands up for the rule of law.

Lots of ups and downs continue to start the month of December as we expect another big swing in temperatures this weekend.

A first step into a larger world! Annie Malone Children and Family Services teamed up with Ducts And Drains to offer students a trade opportunity to learn HVAC systems and the skills necessary to start their own business. Besides this academic opportunity, Annie Malone helps people all throughout our community with emergency food, clothing, and [...]

The master-planned industrial park would include five buildings spanning 1.6 million square feet across 190 acres and is projected to create 950 jobs.

A Missouri man pleaded guilty to a theft of government property charge in federal court Thursday. The charge stemmed from his continuing to cash his dead mother's social security checks for 26 years after she passed away. U.S. Attorney Diane E. H. Klocke said in court today that Reginald Bagley's mother died March 12, 1994, but that her death was not reported to the Social Security Administration and Bagley kept accepting social security payments intended for her all the way until July 31, 2020.

EDWARDSVILLE - Chris Slusser is thankful to voters to be back in the office he served since 2016 - the Madison County Treasurer position. On Thursday, Chris stood by his wife Megan as Associate Judge Andrew Carruthers swore him into his position for the third time. In December 2016. Slusser was appointed before winning his first election in 2018 and his second in November. Slusser thanked his wife for “standing” beside him even though she’s not a fan of politics. He thanked his parents and said because family is important he’s created that atmosphere in his office, thanking his staff for creating one of the best treasurer’s offices in the state. Slusser said he does his best to empower them to do their job with excellence and asked they be recognized. “They are a hard-working dedicated bunch,” he said. “I truly enjoy working with them every day.” He said everyone takes great pride in their work and they serve the taxpayers of

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Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves seasonal cocktails in a festive setting. With kitschy holiday décor, professionally developed drinks and the nostalgic energy of the best office

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EDWARDSVILLE - Circuit Judge Amy Sholar administered Linda Andreas' oath for her new role as Madison County Clerk and Recorder on Thursday as she stood with pride by her husband, Mike. Andreas thanked all those who attended the swearing-in ceremonies as well as congratulated new Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and County Treasurer Chris Slusser. “It is a great honor to be a part of this institution,” she said. “I want to pay respect and a tribute to my predecessor and predecessors for their contributions through the years.” Andreas said she will “faithfully and impartially” serve the residents of Madison County. “I will be steadfast, loyal, and fair and I undertake the functions of this office,” she said. She said she is thankful and grateful for the support she has received. Andreas ran for the Madison County Clerk/Recorder race against Debbie Ming Mendoza and prevailed. “It will be an extraordinary privilege to serve as

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EDWARDSVILLE — New Sheriff Jeff Connor promised to “faithfully” serve the residents of Madison County today in a ceremony at the courthouse. Connor became the 47 th sheriff of Madison County as former Third Judicial Circuit Judge James Hackett administered his oath of office. Jeff's wife, Elizabeth, stood beside him. Retired Sheriff John Lakin presented him with a new badge. “I am humbled to serve you,” Connor said. “The county has come a long way in the last 220 years since the first sheriff was elected in 1812. I expect the sheriff’s office here today to continue being one of the finest law enforcement agencies in this region.” The new sheriff said he never thought about being a police officer when he was young, but then someone approached him about it and he was hired at age 23. Connor said his childhood dream wasn’t to go into law enforcement, but rather to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps and become a steelworker.

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A few weeks ago the FBI and DOJ seized a bunch of domain names associated with Z-Library, an online repository of millions of unauthorized copies of ebooks. The DOJ also issued an indictment of the two Russian nationals (who were arrested in Argentina), who were accused of running the site. I still have significant reservations […]