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The Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents the first retrospective of trailblazing artist Barbara Chase-Riboud (b. 1939, Philadelphia) in over forty years. This exhibition will be the largest monographic exhibition of her

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and Nelly. It’s been home to

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Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees.   On Oct. 7, the

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From the team behind La Catrina, the Mexican restaurant features a festive Day of the Dead vibe.

Missouri voters will decide whether to make changes to the state constitution with Amendment 1, Amendment 3, Amendment 4 and Amendment 5 mean.

EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has again received national recognition via the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges ranking. The recognition underscores the University’s commitment to successfully connect the military and civilian world through its Office of Military and Veteran Services. “Military and Veteran Services is honored that SIUE is recognized as a 2022 Best for Vets College,” said Telisha Reinhardt, assistant director of military and veteran services. “Not only is SIUE an institution that is accepting of veterans, but we also continuously strive for veterans to see themselves represented among all our diverse populations on campus. Being a veteran is an important part of one’s identity. I am proud SIUE has made profound efforts over the years to recognize that.” In 2021, Military and Veteran Services opened the Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC) in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville

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Hot on the heels of a record-setting NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader, featuring 776 cars last week, the drag strip at World Wide Technology Raceway offers up an

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This featured exhibition in the Great Hall of the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library explores how iconic characters both reflect and influence American culture from the 1960s to

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On Sept. 16, Everything Is Golden, a solo exhibition by St. Louis-based artist Lizzy Martinez, opens as the first exhibition of the 2022-2023 Millstone Gallery season at COCA. In the

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EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) provides high-quality care and education for the children of student-parents, faculty, staff and surrounding community members. “The ECC is committed to building partnerships with our families through open relationships that will nourish our school community,” said Lealia Williams, parent support specialist at the ECC. “We want families to feel accepted and welcomed, and to respect the uniqueness of each individual child.” One way that the ECC cultivates a strong learning environment is by emphasizing a joyful, playful climate through events like its Fall Welcome. This ECC tradition brought families together for a night of fun on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Children and their families enjoyed yoga, an obstacle course and a parachute activity while connecting with one another and building community. “It is such a good environment here at the Early Childhood Center,”

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October is also domestic violence awareness month. This morning, another walk is to be held in honor of survivors. 

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

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Founded in 2002, the award-winning Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now celebrating its 21st delicious season. This Saturday morning tradition brings you fresh fruits and veggies, picked within 24 hours of

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Grove Properties plans a four story building on the 4500 block of Manchester in the Grove District of the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. The mixed-use building would contain 71 apartments and 2-4 retail bays. There is an outdoor amenity space with a pergola on the second floor. There is no word as to whether there […]

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CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an Edwardsville, Illinois man was charged with dissemination and possession of child pornography. The case is part of the ongoing work of Raoul’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which enables collaboration between federal and local law enforcement officials to apprehend offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Nicholas Misiak, 38, was charged in Madison County Circuit Court with seven counts of dissemination of child pornography, Class X felonies, each punishable by up to 30 years in prison and up to $100,000 in fines. He was also charged with four counts of possession of child pornography, Class 2 felonies, each punishable by up to seven years in prison. “Exploiting children through child pornography is a heinous crime, often leaving victims and their families with a lifetime of trauma and emotional scars,” Raoul said. “Perpetrators who prey on innocent children must be

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