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Going back many, many years, we’ve argued that paywalls are not a particularly sustainable model for most journalism enterprises. There are some exceptions. They seem to work in cases where breaking news and timely access are extremely important (e.g., financial news), and in cases where there is a strong community built up around the news […]

More than 60 bands came to the Dome at America's Center for the 25th annual Bands of America competition.

A sting of the since-shuttered business uncovered 287 converters waiting to be scrapped.

Co-founding The Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Bob Weir celebrates his 75th birthday on Sunday, October 16. While the late Jerry Garcia was The Grateful Dead's main lead singer and lead guitarist,…

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The company that started in the St. Louis area pushed aside officials who had been in the top positions for a little more than a year.

Celebrate the spirit of Halloween at the Butterfly House’s happy hour.   As twilight approaches, sample local beers and wines while you learn about owl

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ALTON - When looking around Alton for stories of inspiration, one is successful entrepreneur Jerheart Huntley, owner of Prosper Credit Consultants, and other businesses. Jerheart is an Alton High School graduate and also graduated from Rock Valley Junior College and McKendree University. Jerheart made a decision in high school that he wanted to play college football, obtain a college degree and become a successful business person. Al Womack, now the Alton Boys & Girls Club director, said Jerheart overcame a lot to accomplish what he has to this point as a college grad and business owner. Jerheart's fiancé's name is Jami Goodman, his daughter is Amira, and his son is Jerheart Jr. “When the odds were stacked against him, he was determined to go to college and played football and studied at Rock Valley Junior College. Then he played football at McKendree University and graduated with a business degree. He is very successful with his credit repair business and is a family

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Jonathan M. Beasley was sentenced for causing the death of 73-year-old Virginia Ann Ohren.

When Abdul-Kaba Abdullah decided to sell his home two years ago, he listed the neatly-kept, four-bedroom house at $175,000 based on presale evaluations.

Illinois residents should be aware some P-EBT benefits have already been issued, while other benefits do not have a set time when they will be issued.

Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan was hit with another charge in his federal corruption case.

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine announced Friday that a driver who crashed his pickup into a Granite City home, killing an occupant of the house, has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Jonathan M. Beasley, 48, of Granite City received the sentence in connection with a crash that claimed the life of Virginia Ohren, 74. On July 5, 2021, Beasley crashed his pickup into Ohren’s home on Joy Avenue in Granite City. Her body was pinned by the truck. Beasley’s blood-alcohol level was 0.255 percent. In Illinois, a driver is considered intoxicated at 0.08 percent. “This tragedy was totally preventable,” Haine said. “Virginia Ohren meant so much to her family and to her community. We hope that the resolution of this case provides some closure for her loved ones.” Ohren, who worked at the steel mill in Granite City for 32 years, was recalled as a generous member of her church who taught Bible classes for children, helped

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In a joint statement Friday, Jones and Page said the money was moved to a "flexible, low-risk account at Commerce Bank, in line with other City of St. Louis funds."

Sting has released an expanded, digital-only edition of his hit second solo album, 1987's …Nothing Like the Sun, in honor of its 35th anniversary. The updated version adds 14 bonus tracks…

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Boo at the Zoo is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family. Come for the spellbinding decorations and stay for the fall-inspired food.  

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Two best friends since the age of three, who have been through so much together, won homecoming king and queen last week at Sandburg High School.