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Stone Temple Pilots, Live, Lenny Kravitz featured on ‘NOW’ compilation focusing on ’90s alt-rock
A new compilation from the NOW That's What I Call Music folks -- which focuses specifically on popular alternative-rock songs from the 1990s -- will be released on August 5.…
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
The governor tested positive during a routine COVID-19 screening and has been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid
Rock climbing gym announces 'forced closing' of location inside St. Louis City SC's planned Downtown West HQ building
Rock climbing gym operator Upper Limits will soon shutter its Downtown West location, a move it described as a "forced closing" stemming from the Major League Soccer expansion franchise's plans to operate its headquarters at the building.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
Stop Speeding on South Grand, Business Owners Plead
Careless drivers have long been a concern on South Grand Boulevard. But a pedestrian death that occurred Friday night at South Grand and Juniata Street has people who live and work near the popular dining and nightlife area calling louder than ever for something to change. Danni Eickenhorst, co-owner of Steve’s Hot Dogs and Burgers on South Grand, was at a community movie night at Ritz Park, between Juniata and Hartford streets, when the event was interrupted by tragedy.
Judge rules no bond for woman charged in DePaul Hospital stabbing
A judge has ruled against bond for a woman charged after two people were stabbed at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton earlier this month.
It’s time for businesses to go beyond the typical sexual harassment prevention training
Much has come to light since the #MeToo movement took off in October 2017, in the wake of revelations about decades of abuse allegations involving Harvey Weinstein. Those revelations inspired many sexual harassment victims to come forward and share their own experiences, both inside and outside of the workplace.
Unsurprisingly, litigation of workplace sexual harassment claims took off at that time, too. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that, from 2017 to 2018, it…
LGBTQ hospital workers denied fertility coverage in test of US discrimination law
OSF HealthCare policy reflects one of the first instances of an employer explicitly excluding workers from coverage because of their sexual orientation.
Woman Charged in St. Louis’ Deadliest Mass Drug Overdose Dies
Chuny Ann Reed, 47, died early Monday at a hospital in Illinois after becoming gravely ill five days earlier while incarcerated at a detention center in Pulaski County, Illinois. Reed was awaiting trial in St. Louis on a federal charge of distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine resulting in bodily injury at the Parkview Apartments, 4451 Forest Park Avenue. If convicted, she would have faced at least 20 years in prison.
Man shot in leg in Baden neighborhood
ST. LOUIS - A man was shot in the leg Tuesday morning in the Baden neighborhood of north St. Louis. The shooting happened at about 10:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Howell Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim in an alley. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. [...]
California’s Social Media Bill Flies In The Face Of The First Amendment
California has officially joined the growing list of states attempting to regulate how social media companies run their platforms. The state’s proposed legislation, however, faces a major legal obstacle: the Constitution. California lawmakers are marching ahead with AB 2408, the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act. On June 28, the Judiciary Committee unanimously passed […]
Messenger: Same old development battle plays out in St. Louis. There's a better way.
Survey suggests residents, aldermen and developers might all want the same thing: A streamlined, transparent development process.
Daily Deal: Lenovo Chromebook N22-20 (Refurbished)
Whether you’re checking emails or watching a great movie, the Lenovo N22 Chromebook delivers enhanced browsing and streaming. Powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Celeron dual-core processor and 4GB of RAM, the N22 can handle multitasking and everyday computing needs. If you need more processing power, the CPU can achieve a burst speed of 2.16 GHz. […]
Geoengineering is (probably) in our future
Last night was dex night, so I spent some time hanging around Twitter. At one point I ended up writing something that I've hinted around at here but have never quite come out and said outright. So let's take care of that. I've been watching the climate change fight for 20 years now, waiting and ...continue reading "Geoengineering is (probably) in our future"
Boeing's new Air Force One will be at least 2 years late
The company had originally expected to deliver the first of two new presidential aircraft to the USAF in 2024.
SIUE's Onal Awarded Grant for Study to Detect Autism Among Children in Underserved Communities
EDWARDSVILLE – According to the 2020 United States Census, one in 44 children in the U.S. has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with communication, social, verbal, and motor skills. Research shows most children who have ASD are not diagnosed until age four or older, even though ASD can be reliably diagnosed by age two. Now, with the support of a Sustaining Illinois Seed Grant from the Illinois Innovation Network, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Sinan Onal, PhD, is leading research aimed at providing equitable access to early screening tools for ASD. Onal is principal investigator (PI) of the project, entitled, “A Data-Driven Application to Predict ASD Index for Children Living in Underserved, Underrepresented, and Low-income Communities.” Co-PIs include three researchers from Northern Illinois University. Their work aims to reduce the current gap in diagnosis and
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Gov. Pritzker Tests Positive For COVID-19
CHICAGO — After being notified of several close contacts testing positive for COVID-19, Gov. Pritzker received a positive test result during his routine COVID testing regimen. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms and has been prescribed the anti-viral medication, Paxlovid. He will follow CDC guidelines by working from home . The Governor is fully vaccinated and double boosted. He urges all Illinoisans to continue following CDC guidance, use anti-viral treatments, and get all available boosters. "He looks forward to returning to in-person work as soon as possible," according to a statement. MORE: Governor Pritzker Continues Effort To Ramp Down COVID-19 Requirements With Updated Executive Order Governor Pritzker Appoints Health Policy Expert Dr. Sameer Vohra To Lead Illinois Department Of Public Health
One of St. Louis' largest car dealers claims naming rights to portion of soon-to-open MLS stadium
Through the partnership, the car dealer will have naming rights to the 125,500-square-foot eastern plaza of Centene Stadium. Described as Centene Stadium’s “front yard,” the plaza will be a key gathering space both on game days and year-round, City SC CEO Carolyn Kindle Betz said.