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After giving the Upside Down the most metal concert its ever seen, Eddie Munson made his debut at Lollapalooza on Thursday. During Metallica's headlining set on the opening day of the…

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Ring has been bedding down as many law enforcement partners as possible, turning cops into brand evangelists with the implicit (and sometimes, explicit) promise they’ll have access to private citizens’ recordings. Ring likes this because it increases its market share. Cops like it because it gives them more camera coverage in the areas they patrol, […]

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.

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The photographs in the Silver Seas exhibit are an extraordinary result of an exceptional career. Ernest H. Brooks II, often referred to as the Ansel

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WHAT’S GOING ON WITH CRIME? Is it up or down? And what about violent crime — not just murders, but things like robberies and assaults? Questions like these are getting asked a lot these days. In St. Louis County, the most populous county in the region, violent crime fell modestly in 2021 from a spike […]

Problems started the day Phillip Clay moved into the Raphael. He didn’t have heat for nearly a week, he says, and when the heat did come on, the knob on the radiator didn’t work. He didn’t have hot water, and when that was fixed, it was too hot to use.

The best new taco in town is the product of divorce. Twelve years ago, Fernando De La Torré Velasquez owned Tower Taco on Cherokee. His then-wife was the general manager.

Patient stories from across the St. Louis region

(The Center Square) – With crime stories dominating the headlines daily in Illinois, the bipartisan House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force convened Thursday to discuss ways to address gun violence. The task force brought together lawmakers, prosecutors, and a licensed gun dealer to come up with possible solutions to deadly shootings occurring around the state. “We all agree that we have a problem in Illinois and that problem is people are dying from preventable deaths due to violence,” state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, the chair of the task force, said. Scott Pulaski owns the gun store Piasa Armory in Alton. He was asked what laws could be added to the books to prevent crime. Pulaski said enforcing current law should be the priority. “Those who may be arrested for committing gun crimes but wind up back out on the street and may face a plea bargain or just be released with charges dropped doesn’t do anything to deter crime,” Pulask

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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 4th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at The Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “The Girl Scout Difference” in 2022, brings together a wide range of people who share the same desire – to be a difference in girls’ lives. Two of those people, Ralph and Donna Korte, will be honored at the event with the Distinguished Community Leader Award. As innovators and community builders, the Kortes have helped Girl Scouting thrive in Southern Illinois for decades. “Ralph and Donna Korte are true champions for Girl Scouting in Southern Illinois,” said Heidi Koehl Weaver, Director of Fund Development. “Their generosity has helped generations of girls grow into leaders whose courage, confidence, and character make our world a better place.” The United We Lead Gala will feature a dinner, silent and live auctions,

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When it comes to salad dressings, I want one that makes my taste buds rear up and take notice. Readers know by now that my all-time, very-most favorite homemade salad dressing is Basil Vinaigrette. Few Ingredients; Easy Prep But there’s another summertime dressing, that adds pizzazz to a bowl of greens: Strawberry-Jalapeno Vinaigrette.  The exotic... 

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Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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ALTON – Beginning next month, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center Mission Partners (employees) will hold free meetings to inform the public about lymphedema . The National Cancer Institute defines lymphedema as a condition where lymph fluid does not drain properly. The fluid may build up in the tissues and cause swelling, usually in the arms and legs. The condition is often associated with cancer and radiation therapy. “It’s important to be aware of lymphedema, as it can seriously impact the quality of life for patients,” said Frances Young, manager of rehabilitation services at OSF Saint Anthony’s. “Fortunately, we know a lot about managing this condition.” OSF Saint Anthony’s rehabilitation services mission partners will hold free informational meetings on the following dates: August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3 and December 1. Each session is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the OSF rehabilitation services office

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EAST ALTON - East Gate Plaza will be hosting their 2nd annual Jeep Day on August 7th from 12 to 3pm. This fun event features activities for both Jeep owners as well as for the General Public. Everything will be behind the Plaza this year, including the local businesses and vendors. Jeep Contests: Coolest Jeep Muddiest Jeep Best Sound System (Sponsored by Modified Auto!) Articulation Ramp Prizes are $50 gas cards! Jeep Obstacle Course sponsored and excavated by TGRH Construction . Test your off roading skills. Don’t worry if it gets dirty! Key Largo Tan and Spa East Alton will be sponsoring a Jeep Wash! Other activities include: Bounce House sponsored by Slurped Daiquiri Inflatable Obstacle Course sponsored by Julia's Banquet Center and Catering Bubble Bus sponsored by Atlantis Pools Inc 643 Sports Training will be setting up a radar gun so that you can see how fast you can throw a baseball! Food A Fare , Joe’s Pizza East Alton

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GRANITE CITY – Due to the ongoing and severe substitute shortage being experienced by districts across the country, Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has increased substitute daily pay rates effective immediately. The pay rate increase was approved at the July 26, 2022 GCSD9 School Board Meeting. Substitute Teacher/Nurse Sub Certificate/Nursing license: $130 Certified Teacher/School Nurse: $145 Retired Teacher/School Nurse: $155 Substitute Administrator Assistant/Additional help: $220 Building Principal: $235 Retired Admin in any position: $245 Classified Subs: Paraprofessionals requiring a license: $15.75/hour Paraprofessionals requiring a license that are working on getting them: $15.00/hour Café, Custodians, Monitors, Secretaries, Building Aides(excluding retired secretaries and custodians whose rate is set per contract): $15.00/hour Correspondence should be directed to: Granite City Community Unit School District #9 Jim Parker - jim.parker@gcsd9.net

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Just a reminder that Aerosmith launches its new streaming concert series, 50 Years Live!: From the Aerosmith Vaults, today at 3 p.m. ET at the band's official YouTube channel. The…

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