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Missouri wages are a little higher for frontline caseworkers but still lower than surrounding states.

Paul Krugman says the Fed has to raise interest rates in order to get control of inflation: There is, however, a problem. The Fed’s efforts to control inflation will work mainly through the housing market, driving down sales and construction. Which wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the fact that America hasn’t been ...continue reading "We don’t have a housing shortage"

EDWARDSVILLE - Renowned civil rights attorneys Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law, Bob Hilliard of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, and attorneys Patrick King and William Miller of MillerKing Law Firm announced today that they have filed two lawsuits on behalf of victims of the deadly Amazon warehouse collapse that occurred on Dec. 10, 2021, when tornadoes touched down in Edwardsville. Plaintiffs include Deon January, mother and the administrator for the estate of DeAndre Morrow, who was killed in the collapse, and Amazon drivers Jamarco Hickman, Evan Jensen, Jada Williams, and Deontae Yancey who survived the collapse but suffered physical or mental harm as a result of Amazon’s negligence. On Dec. 10, 2021, Mr. Morrow and the other plaintiffs were delivering packages for Amazon out of the company’s Edwardsville, Illinois, fulfillment center. Amazon was warned by the National Weather Service of possible tornadoes in the area of the warehouse as far as 36 hours ahead of the tragic warehouse

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Depp began to address Heard's accusations in detail Wednesday.

A young girl’s suspicions about the intentions of a 75-year-old St. Charles County man have resulted in charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.

CHICAGO - To align with the ending of the enforcement of the federal mask mandate on public transportation following a federal court ruling, Governor Pritzker today announced he will revise Illinois’ executive order lifting those requirements for the State of Illinois. As a result, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports. Executive Order 2022-06 will be amended to reflect these changes. Local municipalities retain the right to establish their own mitigations, including masking requirements on public transportation. “I’m proud of the work our state has done to fight COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I continue to urge Illinoisans to follow CDC guidelines and, most importantly, get vaccinated to protect yourself and others.” “IDPH is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 throughout Illinois and working with our local public health partners to keep the

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Maybe it’s a weird personal flaw or something, but one of the most fascinating things in business to me is watching one-time pesky disruptors inevitably pivot into powerful turf protectors. As well as all the executive finger-pointing, shenanigans, and denialism that process usually entails. Take, for example, Netflix. After being disruptive and shaking up streaming […]

GRAFTON - Mayor Mike Morrow recently showed special recognition with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Grafton City Council to Scoutmaster Ray Hasty and Boy Scout Troop 59 for excellent work to support the Annual Grafton Easter Egg Hunt. Mayor Morrow said the Easter Egg Hunt is a family activity that takes place at Red Hawk Park each year on Easter weekend. The event is sponsored and organized by Alderman Donna Smith and Christina Petrea; Children’s Activity Coordinator under the Grafton Community Outreach Program headed by Alderman Smith. “The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is always a big draw for our families," Smith said. "There is a lot of preparation needed to ensure a successful hunt. Troop 59 volunteered to help Chris and my staff and hide eggs. "We were able to cut our work time in half! They helped make this Easter Egg Hunt a huge success." Mayor Morrow said that the Scouts of Troop 59 were a credit to the City of Grafton and thanked Scoutmaster Hasty for

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Mayor Tishaura Jones made the announcement in the State of the City address.

In 2023, each MLB team is allowed to have a brand put their logo on a 4-by-4-inch patch that will appear on the sleeve of on-field player jerseys.

EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Police Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) and East St. Police Department are investigating a female fatality after a report of a shooting on Wednesday at a residence at 27th Street and Louisiana Boulevard in East St. Louis. The shooting report came in at 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. This was ISP's preliminary synopsis of what they know at the present time occurred: The Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) responded to a reported shooting at the above time and location. A 37-year-old female of East St. Louis was found deceased. No further information will be disseminated at this time. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers by phone at 314-725-8477 (TIPS). Witnesses can remain anonymous.

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Statistics don’t have faces.   While statistics about the number of homeless veterans in the United States are staggering, they do not show the people

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Owner Steven Pursley worked in ramen shops for three years in Japan.

Last month, Christine McVie revealed in a BBC Radio interview that she had plans to release a new solo album called Songbird that will include a reworked version of her…

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Exodus Reentry Villages wants to lease a state-owned facility on Newstead Avenue to operate a federal halfway house.

COLLINSVILLE - St. John’s Community Care announced today that Christine Stewart has been appointed new Executive Director of the St. John’s Community Care. An experienced leader, Christine will succeed Nancy Berry and assume responsibilities on May 2, 2022. After 34 years as Executive Director, Nancy will begin her retirement on May 31. Christine is coming to St. John’s from Canada, where she led the Canadian Mental Health Association, Central Alberta since 2017. Prior to that, she served as Manager of Agency Programs for McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association. After living and working in Canada for more than 20 years, Christine is eager to return to the St. Louis area where she grew up. “After interviewing finalists for Executive Director, it was clear to the Search Committee that Christine will be a great fit to succeed Nancy in continuing to care for and empower elders and those who care for them,” said Carla Gain, who chaired the Search

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ALTON - Earth Day 2022 marks the perfect time to pledge to improve yourself and the world around you. A low-impact workout through gardening accomplishes both. Kelly Bogowith, a physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois , says planting roots – literally – is the jump start many need after being cooped up all winter. And she has no problem rattling off examples. "Using a wheelbarrow, kneeling down to garden, getting back up, carrying bags of soil, shoveling – all of those things are actually great forms of exercise and very enjoyable for many people," she says. There are many benefits, too. Reaching for flowers promotes flexibility. Hauling that wheelbarrow or lifting a dirt-filled shovel builds muscles and endurance. And being on your hands and knees promotes balance. "It can be good just getting up and down," Bogowith says. "It’s good for our muscles, and improving our leg strength can help with balance, actually. And that transfers to

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GLEN CARBON - Ooh La La Spa, Anti-Aging and Wellness is encouraging people to kick off spring with some tips and tricks to get your body healthy and ready for summer. As the medical spa’s Director of Wellness and Nutrition, Robert Wise, D.C. has more than two decades of experience with nutritional counseling. Dr. Wise said around this time of year, he sees an increase in patients interested in new ways to lose weight before summer. “There are so many different plans and ways people can approach weight loss and all of the options can be overwhelming,” said Dr. Wise. “Getting expert help can help people find a plan that works for them quicker. We often see people struggling with weight loss because the diets and exercise that used to work for them at age 25, are no longer working for them at 35.” Dr. Wise said their weight loss plans center around an option called Ideal Protein. It is a low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic diet that helps people get to their goal

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COLLINSVILLE - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will host a public meeting May 4th to discuss the construction for the proposed replacement of the Interstate 270 Bridge over the Mississippi River and the associated Riverview Drive interchange modification. The public meeting will be held in an open-house format at the following time and location: Wednesday, May 4 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Southwestern Illinois College – Granite City Campus 4950 Maryville Road Granite City, IL The open forum meeting format provides interested individuals the opportunity to attend the meeting and obtain information regarding the maintenance of traffic during construction and the construction schedule. You may come and go at any time during the scheduled meeting hours, examine the exhibits and speak with IDOT and MoDOT representatives. Written comments will be accepted at the meeting. They also can be mailed within 10 days following the public meeting. In addition, comments ca

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