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2024 election: What to know about voter registration, early voting
The general election season is fully underway with the conclusion of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with voters now looking ahead to the November general election. With the Nov. 5 election just over two months away, the Illinois State Board of Electors has provided voters with a "voting...
Koehler: Local school districts receiving new funding from the state
PEORIA, Ill. – Eighteen area school districts will be receiving nearly $8 million for much needed improvements to classrooms and school buildings. Democratic State Sen. Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the money is coming from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula, which overhauled the way Illinois funds its K-12 schools.
St. Louis area health officials closely monitoring spread of mpox
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis area health officials are closely monitoring the spread of mpox after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency. The World Health Organization issued a similar warning about COVID-19, but unlike the early days of COVID, an mpox...
A Red Circle founder Erica Williams recognized as PLACE changemaker
Seven years ago, Erica Williams decided to stop simply talking about change and make it happen in her North St. Louis County neighborhood. She founded A Red Circle, a nonprofit aimed at increasing racial equity in the area including Ferguson, where the death of Michael Brown Jr. left many, including Williams, shocked and angered.
Win Four Free Tickets to Raging Rivers Before the 2024 Season Ends
GRAFTON - There are only a few more chances to head to Raging Rivers this season. The water park will be open on weekends until Sept. 8, 2024, including Labor Day weekend. They are also giving away four free tickets to a lucky winner. Park Manager Jeremy Hayes said it’s been a great season so far, and he can’t wait to welcome more guests before the summer ends.
Women’s Soccer Hosts Kansas City
THIS WEEK Women's soccer hosts Kansas City in match number four of the season. GAMEDAY INFORMATION Date/Time: Sunday, August 25 – 4:30 PM CST Location: Hunter Stadium – St. Charles, Mo. Live Stats Live Video: ESPN + LAST TIME OUT The Lions score a pair in a 2-0 win over IU Indy. Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir and Anna Johnson registered a goal. Tasneem Dizdarevic tallied an assist. Caroline Ritter recorded a shutout in her debut in net. 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS Points – Johnson (4) Goals – Johnson (2) Assists – Dizdarevic (2) Shots – Mackenzie Compton (6) Shots on Goal – Compton...
St. Louis mayor vetoes charter modernization bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will not undergo a name change in November. Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday vetoed a bill that would have modernized language in the city charter. Among other changes, it would have renamed the Board of Aldermen to the St. Louis City Council. The objection...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
Saturday’s Operation Clean Stream focuses on cleaning the Meramec River
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Saturday morning, an army of volunteers will work to clean up the Meramec River. The 57th annual Operation Clean Stream will have volunteers picking up garbage in the Meramec River and its tributaries. Since 1966, volunteers have pulled refrigerators, tires, hot water heaters, garbage and even safes out of the water.
Friday at Five – 5 Fall Conferences to Consider
Looking for a conference to attend this Fall? Check out our Friday at Five this week as we bring you five events to consider: 2024 DirectTrust Annual Conference, Civitas Networks for Health 2024 Annual Conference, HLTH 2024, 2024 Healthcare Leadership Conference, and RSNA 2024. 2024 DirectTrust Annual Conference. DirectTrust is...
Police look for suspect in Columbus Square burglary
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- St. Louis Police are searching for a man who they allege is connected to an August 9 burglary in the Columbus Square neighborhood. A Dell computer was stolen from a Mills Properties building in the 1100 block of Carr Street. Police released photos of the suspect Friday taken from a surveillance camera during the incident.
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