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WEST FRANKFORT – Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, received a $2,500 grant from Ameren Illinois to help address Centerstone clients’ basic needs and set them up for treatments. That can include helping with temporary shelter; transportation to treatment, jobs and medical appointments; non-perishable food, and more. “Many members of the community – individuals and families – who come to Centerstone for help are homeless, hungry, and without transportation or phones, in addition to suffering from mental health or substance use disorders. Prior to making any progress in treatment, basic needs must be met,” said Erin Camfield, Centerstone’s director of advancement. “Thanks to funding from this grant, we’re able to help meet these basic needs for our clients and homeless individuals, which in turn benefits our community as a whole. When we provide services to assist the homeless, we are not just changing the life

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chair of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife, this week met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District Commander Colonel Kevin Golinghorst, as well as USACE Rock Island District Commander Colonel Jesse Curry to discuss critical water infrastructure projects throughout the state. In separate meetings, Duckworth discussed the support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) and inland waterways programs, including the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project. “Protecting and strengthening our inland waterways is critical to growing our local economies and protecting the health and safety of our communities,” Duckworth said. “I was glad to meet with Colonel Golinghorst and Colonel Curry to discuss the importance of water infrastructure and the ongoing projects throughout the region

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It'll change names to Bootleggin’ Tavern with a concept similar to the original location: a sports bar with 15 beers on tap and a Kansas City-style barbecue menu.

Despite the struggles during the pandemic and labor shortage, the owners said they have “really loved being a part of the community.”

A new study being conducted by Kansas State University researchers is looking at ways to reduce the risk of exposure to lead in soil in the hopes of finding affordable methods that could be replicated around the country. Ganga Hettiarachchi is a professor of soil and environmental chemistry and is leading the research with her […]

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There’s new information about the defacing of a black history mural at Washington University: the man accused of the crime, the group he allegedly “tagged” with white supremacist graffiti, and his connection to a Chesterfield political candidate.   

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers captured over 200 pounds of drugs Wednesday during a traffic stop in Lafayette County. During the stop, they found 16.35 pounds of methamphetamine, 5.2 pounds of cocaine, 4.8 pounds of suspected fentanyl, and 200 pounds of marijuana, and approximately $7,400 cash. Three people in the car [...]

The tent has been home to the immersive "Beyond Van Gogh" exhibit since October.

Vietnamese spring rolls are one of my favorite appetizers. When I make them, I go with Mark Bittman’s recipe from the The New York Times. True, the recipe requires a run to United Provisions, Jay International, or Global Market. (You can’t get Thai basil leaves and rice paper rounds at just any grocery store, though... 

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It's going to air on PBS on May 17, but USA Today has a preview of what you can expect from Lionel Richie's tribute concert celebrating his Library of Congress…

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Illinois State Police said there was a report of gunfire in the eastbound lanes in East St. Louis Thursday morning. No injuries have been reported.

Gyo Obata, the internationally known St. Louis-based architect who designed some of the most well-known buildings in St. Louis and around the world, died Tuesday at age 99.

EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Police District 11 released information that they responded to a report of an expressway shooting at 6:39 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Milepost 3, East St. Louis in St. Clair County. This is the ISP synopsis of the situation, which they say the investigation is in its infancy: Location: Interstate 70 eastbound at Milepost 3, East St. Louis, St. Clair County Brief Synopsis: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: District 11 Troopers responded to a reported expressway shooting at the above time and location. No injuries were reported in the incident. No further information is available 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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German chancellor suggests his country could buy Lockheed Martin's newer, stealthier F-35s instead of St. Louis-made Super Hornet.

Fire officials would like firefighters to know what hazards face them inside when they arrive on the scene of a vacant building fire.

This is the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.

FENTON, Mo. - If you've been thinking about planning a family road trip, there will be a new place to stop by before heading out on the highway. Wally's roadside travel shop opens Friday in Fenton just off I-44 at 950 Assembly Parkway. The location is 36,000 square feet and has 72 fueling stations, 5 [...]

Robert Patrick, who covered the Hupp case for years, joins the podcast to discuss the show about Pam Hupp, the true story and recent books.