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Trying to get caught up on posts, so rather than four individual posts these four books from 2022 are grouped together. — Steve ‘City Forward: How Innovation Districts Can Embrace Risk and Strengthen Community’ by Matt Enstice with Mike Gluck To me it seems like nearly every new development project is ...

CHICAGO (AP) — A central Illinois man was charged Wednesday with setting fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic earlier this month, federal law enforcement said. Tyler W. Massengill, 32, of Chillicothe, is accused of “malicious use of fire and an explosive to damage, and attempt to damage" the clinic in Peoria, the U.S. Attorney’s Office [...]

So, we’ve written a few times about DoNotPay, the supposedly AI-powered “robot lawyer” that was initially designed to help you contest parking tickets but then expanded to helping (usefully) with a bunch of consumer annoyances, like cancelling accounts, obtaining owed refunds, and the like. But it’s also got some shadiness in its past, like the […]

Kunce’s camp says candidate set state record for funds raised, $350K, in first week of campaign. Kunce wants to face Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in 2024

A St. Louis entrepreneur hopes to drive innovation in the cannabis industry with a new tool meant to change the way consumers shop for the product.

St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder intends to run for a Missouri State Senate seat next year.

A new book about Asia co-founder, singer and bassist John Wetton is in the works. John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life is being put together by his family and management, with input from over 70 people who were…

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The union representing St. Louis police is pushing for the change amid ongoing contract negotiations.

The East-West Gateway Council of Governments, made up of the St. Louis area's top elected officials, plans to hold a region-wide 'crime summit' this spring with police leaders, prosecutors, school officials, academic experts and others.

A fire damaged part of a Bridgeton gas station store Wednesday afternoon.

A restaurant group, French pastry shop, gin-themed bar, and three local chefs are among the nominees.

The MetroLink East Riverfront station in East St. Louis will shut down for at least 2 months to allow construction work including staircase replacement.

The St. Louis area awoke Wednesday to just 1 to 3 inches of snow. But heavier snow didn't miss the area by much, with parts of Missouri's Ozark region seeing a foot of flakes.

Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls, there are some cool ones right here in St. Louis, apparently! A post on Instagram from the official Gateway Arch account shows a neat phenomenon in which melting snow and ice create a waterfall down the inside corner of our gorgeous monument. It seems like our sexy silver lady had a very public shower session today with water running slowly down her leg.

Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump 's personal account, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. The company said in a blog post Wednesday it is adding “new guardrails” to ensure there are no “repeat offenders” who violate its rules, even if they are political [...]

Rockford Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Deon Howard, 23, the suspect in the theft of a funeral home van that still had a body inside.

MADISON COUNTY – The Salvation Army has exceeded its red kettle campaign goal of $217,000 by raising more than $364,000 to help people in Madison County. Reflected in the total are donations made through mail appeals, corporate gifts, unsolicited gifts, Schnuck’s Round-Up at the Register, and donations made at red kettles throughout the area. “Once again, the generous people of Alton and Godfrey and all of Madison County have shown how caring they are toward those in need,” said campaign co-chair Dr. John Hoelscher. “Even during this tough economy, the spirit of giving remained strong. This allows the Salvation Army to continue its good works for another year, providing food, clothing, shelter and guidance to our neighbors who need help.” “We want to thank everyone who gave so generously - those who signed up to ring bells in the cold and the many local businesses who set out red kettles in their shops and allowed ringers to stand outside thei

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Over the next few years, the company, which buys and sells distressed properties, said it plans to buy, and then sell, $405 million worth of homes in the St. Louis.