New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and installations transform familiar objects into
Despite a lot of political lip service paid toward bridging the digital divide, U.S. policymakers still don’t fully know where broadband is or isn’t available in the U.S. They have some well-informed notions, but outside analysts have long made it clear that the maps the government uses to shape policy and award subsidies are often […]
Big business interests may not have backed Megan Green's successful bid for St. Louis aldermanic president, but she said "my door is always open," even to those who supported her opponent in last week's special election.
EDWARDSVILLE − Trinity Lutheran Ministries in Edwardsville will be hosting its seventh annual CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday, December 10, with proceeds continuing to benefit local charities. Join the Edwardsville community for this family-friendly race! The race will continue to feature a wonderland race course filled with Christmas music and decorations, an ugly Christmas sweater competition, hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line, and a photo booth before and after the race. All race participants will be chip-timed by Final Lap Race Management. Medals are provided to all runners who participate in the race. This year's race will be held virtually and in person. While the in-person race will be held on December 10, anyone who registers can compete by signing up and logging their 5K run through a smartphone app. A portion of the race registration fees will benefit the Glen-Ed Food Pantry and Edwardsville Neighbors. Last year, both organizations were presented
HARDIN - Calhoun County’s election results are in for the 2022 General Election, and incumbent Sheriff Bill Heffington has won re-election - as an Independent. Heffington re-entered the race after initially announcing his retirement earlier this year. Heffington won 75% of the vote as an Independent, defeating Republican challenger Mark Marshall II, who won 16% of the vote, and Democratic challenger Jeffrey Herkert, who won 8% of the vote, with 100% of precincts reporting. Democrat Amy Friedel ran unopposed in the County Clerk race - incumbent Republican County Clerk Rita Hagen chose not to seek re-election. Incumbent County Treasurer Lisa Roth sought re-election on the Democratic ticket, also unopposed. For State's Attorney, Republican Lucas J. Fanning won with 56%, defeating Democrat Keisha L. Morris, who won 42% of the vote. For County Commissioner (To Serve a Full 6-Year Term), Republican Patrick K. Simon and Democrat Terry J. Woelfel both won seats. In a contested
Alden Global Capital has dropped its bid to buy St. Louis Post-Dispatch parent Lee Enterprises, according to a report. The development follows Lee staffing cuts, including at the Post-Dispatch.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday head into their final session of the year with an agenda that could include tweaks to key provisions of a controversial criminal justice law.
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The St. Louis Business Journal has opened up the nomination process for its annual Business of Pride Awards program, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding LGBTQIA+ business leaders and companies who are advocates for inclusion and equality.
The first-ever "hammock garden" in St. Louis' Forest Park owes itself to a Kirkwood teen and his Eagle Scout project. Zachary Noland, 17, is a senior at Kirkwood High School. A few years ago, at the pandemic's height, he got into what he calls "hammocking."
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