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St. Louis — Fans Had a Blast at Green Day’s “The Saviors Tour”
Green Day filled Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre with punk rock and, for many, nostalgia Thursday night at their nearly sold-out performance. By the end of the steamy August night, no one cared how they looked because they’d just been treated to not one but two full albums performed live and in person by everyone’s favorite punk rock band. Green Day’s on tour this year celebrating the 30th and 20th anniversaries of Dookie and American Idiot, respectively. They also included a newer single, “The American Dream Is Killing Me” from their January 2024 Saviors album, “Dilemma” and others. The fast-paced concert ended with one song cut and a sped up “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” as thunderstorms grumbled.
Southwest Airlines Customer Service Agent Charged With Stealing $79K In Flight Vouchers
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office accused Lambert International Airport’s Brooklyn Jones of abusing his role as a Southwest Airlines customer service representative. Charging documents shared with Travel Noire highlight the claims against Jones. Prosecutors believe he printed $79,000 worth of travel vouchers in former passengers’ names...
People Magazine features St. Louis moms’ battle against radioactive waste
A new feature story from People Magazine digs deep into the efforts of Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel, two St. Louis-area mothers consistently pushing for action to combat radioactive waste in the region.
Explore St. Louis's Thriving, Immigrant-Driven Food Scene at the 'Festival of Nations'
For almost a century, St. Louis has celebrated the end of summer with the Festival of Nations, a two-night party featuring the sights, sounds, and flavors from various countries and cultures around the world. Hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis, the festival raises funds for wraparound services IISL provides to newly arrived individuals and families (they’re the largest service provider and recruiter of immigrants to the area).
CITY SC, Schnucks to host weeklong food drive
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis CITY SC and Schnucks are teaming up for a weeklong food drive. The food drive with start on Aug. 18 and last through Aug. 25. All Schnucks in the St. Louis metro area will be participating, according to event organizers. The...
Five things you should do in every car accident case? Labovitz Law Firm shares
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Frizz Fest celebrates St. Louis artists
“She enjoyed seeing how the creatives put their creative spin on the suggested themes for the artwork and how they interpreted Frizz Fest putting those ideas into concepts and designs”. The 7th Annual Frizz Fest behind-the-scenes art installations with local creatives is happening on Aug. 17-18 at 3529 Broadway. The...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Illinois State Fair with message of acceptance
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois State Fair has plenty to see and do. This year, that includes the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “This bus could change so many lives,” said Jeff Schoep, a guest speaker with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. Before working with the...
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the upgraded Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. This will make it easier for customers to get vehicle stickers or renew their licenses or other needs without a trip downtown.
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
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