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Seminarian awarded prestigious FASPE fellowship
Selected from about 200 applicants from across the world, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Master of Divinity (M.Div.) student Joshua Armstrong received one of 14 available 2024 Seminary Fellow of Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). He joined the other fellows, who are graduate students from other...
Warmer and more muggy this weekend
We have a warm weekend on tap across the state. Temperatures will be near normal but humidity values begin to climb today and for the end of the weekend. TODAY: We are starting out with temperatures into the lower 60s this morning. Look for mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the middle 80s. Normal […]
Schnucks raises $200K for families of veterans and first responders
ST. LOUIS — Schnucks pledged a total of $200,000 to benefit the Folds of Honor Friday. Folds of Honor is a non-profit organization that supports families of military and first responders. The Schnucks community pitched in to help the company’s “Round Up at the Register Campaign,” which offered people...
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Heat Wave, Storms
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Residents in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois should prepare for a hot and humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to rise into the lower 90s, bringing with them increased humidity and storm chances. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities, the...
4 inmates stabbed at Mo. jail during fight between detainees
ST. LOUIS — Four detainees at the city’s downtown jail were stabbed and injured in a fight Wednesday afternoon. Monte Chambers, a spokesperson for the city Department of Public Safety, said the trouble started around 1:20 p.m. when a guard sent out a distress call about a disturbance in one of the jail pods.
Central Illinois: Isolated Showers Today, Thunderstorms Expected Through Midweek
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is gearing up for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, starting with isolated showers expected this afternoon. These showers will predominantly affect areas west and south of Springfield before more widespread showers and thunderstorms develop later tonight and continue into Sunday.
Grizzlies Explode In Extras To Sweep Slammers
The Gateway Grizzlies and Joliet Slammers needed extra innings to decide the finale of their three-game series on Thursday night, and after being held down all game long offensively, they scored four runs in the top of the tenth inning for a 5-1 victory at Slammers Stadium, capping a 5-1 Chicago road trip and sweeping the series.
Sherraden honored as ‘Social Work Pioneer’
Michael Sherraden, the George Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor and founding director of the Center for Social Development in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a Social Work Pioneer. The honor, announced July 19 by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Foundation, has...
5 things to know about Olympic runner Karissa Schweizer
ST. LOUIS — Long-distance runner Karissa Schweizer might be from Iowa, but she’s a top athlete to watch for Missourians due to her connection to the Show Me State. She’s set to make her Paris debut with USA track and field at 11:10 a.m. CDT on Aug. 2 in the women’s 5,000-meter race. She also qualified in the 10,000-meter, set to compete at 1:55 p.m. CDT on Aug. 9.
Vatican rules on appeals of Saint Matthew the Apostle, Our Lady of Sorrows
ST. LOUIS — The Vatican this week upheld two more decisions on parishes as part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Archdiocese's All Things New restructuring plan. In a press release, the archdiocese said the Vatican upheld the decisions on Saint Matthew the Apostle and Our Lady of Sorrows.
Rockwood Student Explores Interest in Mental Health, Community Service Through PIE Internship
Rising Marquette High senior Navin Ramamoorthy was familiar with NAMI St. Louis through mental health awareness work in clubs at school. The local staff at NAMI – the National Alliance on Mental Illness – was also familiar with the service Marquette students have shown in the mental health realm. So having NAMI’s first Rockwood Partners in Education (PIE) summer intern come from Marquette was the perfect fit.
St. Charles native Patrick Schulte is heading to the Paris Olympics. Here are 5 things you should know about him
ST. LOUIS — The St. Charles native and professional soccer player Patrick Schulte, 23, has joined Team USA in the Paris Games. Schulte made his Olympic debut on Wednesday as Team USA played against France. France won 3-0. He is scheduled to play again on July 27 as Team USA faces New Zealand and one last time on July 30 as Team USA plays Guinea.
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
James Calitri Receives the 2024 Award of Excellence in Artistic Directing by the Illinois Theatre Association
James Calitri is poised to be honored with the 2024 Award of Excellence in Artistic Directing by the Illinois Theatre Association. Recognized for his profound impact on state theatre, Calitri’s accolades will be formally acknowledged at the ITA Annual Members Celebration. This event is scheduled for August 3, 2024, at the historic Two Brothers’ Roundhouse in Aurora. Attendees can expect a vibrant evening celebrating artistic achievements, where Calitri’s influence on Illinois theatre will be front and center. This award underlines his longstanding commitment and innovative contributions to the artistic community. “James believes in the magic that ignites the stage and the message that shines under the lights. His creativity is beyond measure, and his passion for theater is boundless. He is well-deserving of this award.” said Princeton Theater Group Board President Tracy Makransky.
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