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The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday terminated a $7 billion grant program that was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for more than 900,000 lower-income U.S. households.

From STLToday: ST. CHARLES — A series of farm fields along Highway 370 in the floodplain here could soon be transformed into a sprawling 440-acre data center. The plan is sparking environmental and operational concerns from city leaders and residents, who filled the St. Charles City Hall meeting room on Tuesday night. They worry the […]

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the 2025 Butter Cow in the Dairy Building today. Inspired by this year’s fair theme of “Adventure Awaits,” sculptor Sarah Pratt’s creation captures the spirit of the fair through the eyes of an adventurer. While the Butter Cow is the undisputed star of the show, the cow has a delightful companion – an adventurer seeking hidden treasures across the fairgrounds. As in years past, 13 hearts have been hidden between the two displays to signify the 13 essential nutrients found naturally in milk. Pratt was joined this year by her husband and twin daughters, Hannah and Grace, 21. “My daughters would always find heart-shaped rocks and hidden treasures in everyday life, and that is what this year’s sculpture is all about,” said Sarah Pratt, Illinois State Fair butter cow sculptor . “With our additional sculpture located across from the dairy cow,

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GODFREY - Evangelical United Church of Christ invites the community to come out for a special back-to-school service where you can meet Evangelical School’s teachers, tour the school, and praise God. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, the service will commission the school’s teachers and staff members. The church will also vow to once again serve alongside the school. Intentional interim minister Reverend Tim Darmour-Paul expressed his excitement to share the service with members of the school community and beyond. “We commission for their ministry to the school and the students for the upcoming year,” he explained. “They will all come forward in front of the congregation, and they will promise to serve God and serve the kids and serve the families. And we will, as a church, promise to serve with them and support them.” Past and present students and their families, teachers, staff members and congregation members are invited. After the

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A man faces felony charges after he crashed a stolen car in Ferguson earlier this week and attempted to carjack two more vehicles before his arrest, authorities say.

TROY, IL – The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the community’s first-ever National Night Out was a tremendous success. Held on Tuesday, August 5, at Tri-Township Park, the event drew hundreds of families who came out to enjoy an evening of safety demonstrations, interactive displays, delicious food, and family fun. “Celebrating National Night Out was our goal – and the outcome exceeded our expectations,” said Dawn Mushill, President/CEO of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “Our community truly came together to support this event.” The evening showcased an impressive lineup of first responders, including the Troy Police Department, Troy Fire Department, Troy EMS, Madison County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle, Illinois State Police, DEA, and the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Command Post. Additional touch-a-truck participants featured ADR, Truck Centers,

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From St. Louis Business Journal: Several properties owned by the developer behind the proposed mixed-use Kingsway District have been foreclosed on, the latest setback for the north St. Louis project that has been pursued for years. The foreclosures include five properties in the 207-acre footprint eyed for the Kingsway District. Property deeds related to the […]

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Mackey Mitchell Architects announced the promotion of two senior team members, Greg Frankenfeld, AIA, and Andrew Gilles, AIA, LEED AP, to Principal. “These appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to leadership development and design excellence across its national practice,” a press release from the firm stated. Greg Frankenfeld, AIA, serves as one of the principal […]

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This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. One afternoon in mid-September, a group of middle school girls in rural East Tennessee decided to film a TikTok video while waiting to begin cheerleading practice. In the 45-second video posted later that day, one girl enters the classroom holding a cellphone. “Put your hands up,” […]

ALTON - Ameren has issued a statement after a helicopter crashed Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2025, after striking a barge on the Mississippi River near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton, resulting in two fatalities. Ameren officials said the crash occurred on Aug. 7, 2025, during repair work on tower lighting and marker balls on power lines. Ameren said the work was being conducted by an Ameren Illinois contractor and its subcontractor. In a statement, Ameren expressed sorrow over the incident. "We are saddened about today’s tragic incident. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the victims’ families and colleagues. We will cooperate with the investigation," the company said. Officials confirmed there were no power outages related to the crash. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision between the helicopter and the barge.

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Missouri State Sen. Brian Williams (D-14th District) has announced his campaign to run for St. Louis County Executive in the Democratic primary in August 2026 election.

From West Newsmagazine: Fischer & Frichtel Homes was founded in 1945, grounded in fashionable design and superior craftsmanship. The company introduced Carrollton in Bridgeton in 1956, the first master-planned community in the Midwest. Its footprint has expanded throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The 1980s ushered in a new generation of leadership, with John […]

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Another track has just been released from the upcoming album Beat Live, which captures a performance from the 2024 BEAT tour featuring former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, guitar great Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey.The tour had…

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SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois community college leadership and education advocates to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), which created the Illinois Community College System. Held on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, the event brought together educational and industry leaders as well as community college mascots from across the state to kick off a year-long celebration of learning. “Illinois is home to one of the best community college systems in the nation and I’m proud to be celebrating 60 incredible years of the ICCB,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to our investments in higher education, we have made transformational progress in breaking down barriers to affordability and access, allowing virtually all students at or below median income to attend any Illinois community college tuition-free. We look forward to building upon that progress for years to come in every corner of our grea

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The new 68,000-square-foot market will be part of the city’s Olia Village development and will replace the current Schnucks store nearby at 10650 Olive Boulevard, the company said this week.

ALTON - Gary Chronister, a former Missouri inmate, continues to seek public assistance to manage advanced liver cirrhosis that he said was caused by untreated hepatitis C contracted during his incarceration. Chronister, in a message this week, said his funding situation is dire and he has a GoFundMe page to assist him in his moment of crisis. In a public appeal on a GoFundMe page , Chronister described his situation as a fight for survival and dignity. “I’m terrified of losing my home while I’m still trying to fight this disease,” he wrote in an update posted Aug. 1, 2025. He emphasized that donations would directly support housing costs, utilities, and urgent medical needs. Chronister urged those who believe in second chances and justice to consider contributing or sharing his story to help him maintain stability and focus on his health. “Even $5 or $10 makes a difference,” he said, expressing gratitude to those offering support. Chronister

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Five years ago, the parking lot of Mastercard’s St. Louis Tech Hub in O’Fallon sat eerily quiet. Inside, Ed McLaughlin, the company’s chief technology officer, stayed at his post, ensuring that the company’s global payment networks kept running, even as the world came to a halt. “It’s amazing to think (back […]

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GODFREY - Godfrey officials have announced a temporary closure of Ridgedale Drive starting Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025, to allow Illinois American Water and its subcontractor, Loellke Plumbing, to relocate a water main line. The closure is part of preparations for a future roundabout construction project at West Delmar and Homer Adams. The road will be closed to through traffic from West Delmar to Juniper Drive beginning at 7 a.m. and is expected to last at least one week during normal working hours. Staggered Type III barricades will be placed at both ends of the closure, with a full closure at the excavation site. A signed detour route using Juniper, Wannamaker, and West Delmar will be in place, and traffic control and signage will be established prior to the closure. Chris Sichra, Godfrey’s Public Safety Administrator and Emergency Manager, said that local first responder agencies, mutual aid partners including fire, police, and EMS, as well as local bus companies and the

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