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O'FALLON, IL. - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,045.00 in the month of May to benefit Relay for Life of Washington County through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. This year, GCS Credit Union is focusing on giving back to the 18 counties that they serve. May’s focus was on Washington County, IL. GCS proudly raised $1,045 for Relay for Life of Washington County. The Relay for Life movement is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Visit relayforlife.org/washingtoncountyIL to help attack cancer in your community. To find out more about GCS Credit union,

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The Missouri House chamber is undergoing a significant renovation, raising questions about whether a special session could even be held.

ALTON - D&R Machine Company, located in Alton, is celebrating its 25th year of business in 2022. The company was founded by David and Rene’ Gotter in 1997, residing in a modest 900-square-foot space and specializing in repairing and rebuilding customer machines. Right from its inception in 1997, the company has been offering stellar full-service machining to its customers. Because the heart of D&R focused on repairing and rebuilding machines, its full-service machining repair division, Alton Machine Works, was established in 2003. Alton Machine Works took over a 30,000-square-foot building within the Alton Steel Business Park. In 2010, D&R Machine Company moved to a new facility to accommodate and expand its machining capabilities in an emerging market. Now located in two facilities, totaling over 75,000 square feet, D&R Machine Company was even more committed to meeting the needs of its customers. Building on a reputation for quality products and service, D&R Machine Company

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With the help of past winners, the St. Louis Business Journal reviewed nearly 150 nominations and selected the 2022 class of Most Influential Business Women.

ST. LOUIS - As part of its 5th annual Service Dog Salute program, Purina ® Dog Chow ® is launching the brand's first-ever Visible Impact Award in partnership with the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans, a national coalition of service dog organizations. The award will celebrate the remarkable impact service dogs have on the daily lives of veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recognize these outstanding service dogs and the organizations that trained them. How to Participate From now through July 22, 2022, veterans and their families or friends are invited to nominate their PTSD service dog for the opportunity to win the Dog Chow Visible Impact Award. Nomination requirements include a photo submission of the veteran and their service dog and sharing how the service dog has made an impact on the veteran on DogChow.com/service . Up to five service dog finalists will be selected based on those who best illustrate the life-changing

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence Day. When blood donations drop, so does the blood supply, making it extremely challenging to ensure blood is available when hospitals need it. By scheduling and keeping appointments in July, donors can help provide for those in immediate need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you for helping, all those who come to give June 30-July 10 will receive an exclusive Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last. Upcoming blood donation opportunities June 22-July 15

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging him to send more advanced artillery rocket systems and ammunition to Ukraine, as the systems are vital in Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s brutal invasion. The Senators commended the decision by the Biden administration earlier this month to send M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine and urged the Administration to send additional such aid given the amount of artillery Russia has at their disposal. The Senators encouraged Secretary Austin to send additional systems urgently, like HIMARS or the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), in order to level the playing field for Ukraine and allow them to halt Russian advances in the Donbas region and strengthen their counteroffensives

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome new and returning students to campus on July 14 for Summerfest, an express registration event designed to prepare students for the Fall 2022 semester. The event will run from 3-6 p.m., in The Commons and Grove areas of the McPike Math and Science Complex on the Godfrey Campus. Students can meet with program representatives and advisors, fill out financial aid forms, tour campus and complete the work necessary to start classes this fall. According to L&C Recruiter Amy Bowling, Summerfest is designed to streamline the enrollment process as much as possible. “Summerfest is a great opportunity for new students to come and get a feel for Lewis and Clark’s campus, programs, and community,” she said. “Anyone who has just graduated from high school or wants a career change will benefit from Summerfest and enjoy themselves.” Even students who have never attended L&C before can enroll with just a

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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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MADISON - As a follow-up to the recent School Safety Summit held by Madison County Regional Office of Education #41 in conjunction with the Madison County State’s Attorney, The Madison County Sheriff’s Department, and Madison County Mental Health, Regional Superintendent Rob Werden is providing this list of action items and future goals. The summit provided valuable insights regarding the ongoing collaboration that already exists between local school districts and law enforcement. We were pleased with the level of interaction and planning that has been taking place well before this summit. As an actionable item, ROE #41 will host semi-annual meetings between all participants. “We also plan to facilitate increased collaboration between law enforcement and all schools who might be in need of assistance”, Werden said. Another outcome of the School Safety Summit was the sharing of resources related to both safety and mental health. To ensure all public and privat

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The Isley Brothers were among the list of stars inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last Thursday, and ahead of their nostalgic performance of past hits at the ceremony, they…

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A 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Jethro Tull's classic 1972 concept album Thick as a Brick will be released on July 29. The reissue will offer a recreation of the…

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Circus Flora is going underground! The caves beneath St. Louis have fascinated the city’s residents for generations. Circusgoers can expect plenty of surprises as the

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Green Door Art Gallery proudly presents Botanicals & Blooms II, A celebration of all things floral and botanical. The exhibit features sculptural gourd vessels by

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Mind, Art, Experience: 10 Years of Chess & Culture in Saint Louis celebrates the best chess, art and culture from all 50 exhibitions held at

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Impressionism and Beyond traces the complex and generative encounters of artists with modern life, highlighting the diverse conversations between tradition and innovation, representation and abstraction, and

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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

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A man is behind bars after police say he stole nearly $87,000 from two banks last month in north St. Louis County.

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Two heists netted Walter Hopson an estimated $87,000 cash, police said.