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Bad blood bedeviled the Missouri Senate for much of the last two years. And now it’s about to spill out onto the campaign trail.  GOP primaries around the state will be the battleground to determine who steers the fate of a chamber coming off its most dysfunctional legislative session in recent memory.  Will it be […]

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The series will bring Jeff Nussbaum, Michael Loynd, B.A. Shapiro, and more to readers.

The series will bring Jeff Nussbaum, Michael Loynd, B.A. Shapiro, and more to readers.

CARLINVILLE - After their graduation ceremonies, Blackburn College announces names of local graduates. Here are a few students from around the Riverbend area. Christian Curtner of Carrollton, IL graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Justice Administration from Blackburn College's 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Brendan Zeller of South Roxana, IL graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Management from Blackburn College's 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Ramsey Kerley of Brighton, IL graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science - Cybersecurity Track from Blackburn College's 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Gabrianna Lucas of Pontoon Beach, IL graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology - Molecular Track from Blackburn College's 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Emily Moran of Carrollton, IL graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in

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ST. LOUIS - The Enjoy Illinois 300 Presented By TicketSmarter entries are the stars and cars of the Daytona 500 and will include NASCAR Cup Series champions Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch, and Mexico’s Daniel Suárez. The 240-lap, 300-mile Cup race is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. Central on June 5. Leading up to the main event will be a NASCAR hauler parade through downtown St. Louis and the Ballpark Village Fan Fest presented by Enterprise on Thursday, Richard Petty Day presented by Bommarito Automotive Group on June 3, the #CupTimeSTL Short Track Classic presented by Ranken Technical College at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, and the June 4 Toyota 200 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Fans are invited to enjoy the pre-race pageantry and concerts, the Enterprise Infield Fan Zone Experience, the Rumble Before the Roar pre-race party and the new GEICO Campgrounds For tickets and additional information, please

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ST. LOUIS - NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez will visit with students at the Fairmont City Library on Friday, June 3, at 12 p.m. The library is located at 4444 Collinsville Road in Fairmont City, Illinois. The visit is expected to run from 12 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. CDT. Mayor Michael Suarez will welcome Daniel to Fairmont City and the native of Monterrey, Mexico, will tell his story to the children in both English and Spanish. The library is located five minutes from World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Suárez drives the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, which is owned by St. Louis native Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull. Suárez, 30, embarked on a motorsports career in Mexico at age 13, racing go-karts. He won the Mexican national go-kart title in 2004 and 2008 and also competed in Spain and Italy. He graduated to the NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series (4-cylinder cars) in 2009. Suárez launched his career

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ALTON - OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center was presented with the Perseverance Award, this Wednesday at the Chamber Choice Awards. The awards luncheon, hosted by the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA), honored Small Business of the Month winners from the past two years, local businesses, volunteers and retirees. The Perseverance Award was given to OSF Saint Anthony’s for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their leadership credits the hard work, dedication and compassion of each one of their Mission Partners (employees), who always serve with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the gift of life. “On behalf of our Sisters and Mission Partners, we want to thank the RBGA for the Perseverance Award. The real heroes are our nurses, technicians, doctors and patient care teams who risked their health, wellness and in some cases their lives, to serve our local community,” said Dr. Dennis Sands, Chief Medical Officer at OSF Saint

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MADISON COUNTY IL – Learning never stops at the Madison County Regional Office of Education. Regional Superintendent Robert Werden is excited to announce the 2022 Madison County ROE Summer Camp line up which includes: STEM Camp, Construction Camp, Agricultural Camp, and new for 2022, Madison County ROE is partnering with the Madison County Historical Society to present History Camp for Kids. This line up has been designed to enhance and grow your child’s learning in fun and exciting ways. Madison County ROE STEM Camp: June 13-17, 2022 ROE #41 is pleased to bring back for the 7th year, our most successful camp, STEM Camp. Students in grades 2nd – 6th are invited to a week of fun that provides a variety of hands-on activities that incorporates all areas of STEM. STEM Camp will be held at the ROE’s CEO (Center for Educational Opportunity) School located in Troy, IL. Madison County ROE Construction Camp: June 13-17, 2022 Students in grades 7th-12th are

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Mary Pillsbury Wainwright's trip to Ireland was pushed back twice during the pandemic. Now, she has a new worry: a 45-minute layover in Atlanta.

Micah Titterington was among hundreds of organization leaders who opposed a measure in the Missouri legislature this year that they argue would criminalize homelessness statewide. Modeled on legislation pushed in …

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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Admission to the Missouri History Museum and this special exhibit is free.   Women, often portrayed as secondary characters in the city’s formation, were actually

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MISSOURI - Eleven people died in crashes on Missouri highways and one person drowned over Memorial Day weekend, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.