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A company that’s renovating downtown Alton has launched its citywide fiber internet network.
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
Alton company launches $25M fiber project to bring high-speed internet citywide
AltonWorks, a company that's opened a coworking space and has several housing efforts underway, funded the project along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A company that’s renovating downtown Alton has launched its citywide fiber internet network.
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved new rates for data centers and other large consumers of electricity.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
Missouri utility regulators approve Ameren rates for data centers
Data centers and other large consumers of electricity will pay special rates under Ameren Missouri’s new tariff approved Monday.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved new rates for data centers and other large consumers of electricity.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
Six months after the May tornado, some north St. Louis residents say their insurance companies are fighting them “every step of the way,” leaving them with little payout and no home to return to.
St. Louis homeowners still fighting insurance companies to fix tornado-damaged homes
Six months after the May 16 tornado ripped through north St. Louis, people who had insurance policies are struggling to repair their homes. Some say their insurance companies aren’t making it easier.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Six months after the May tornado, some north St. Louis residents say their insurance companies are fighting them “every step of the way,” leaving them with little payout and no home to return to.
November’s new-music roundup leans heavily into R&B, with tracks that balance reflection, sensuality and experimentation.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
Sensual and rebellious – this month’s new music roundup highlights St. Louis’ take on R&B
November’s new music roundup shows how St. Louis musicians take on the R&B genre.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
November’s new-music roundup leans heavily into R&B, with tracks that balance reflection, sensuality and experimentation.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
What makes a taco “authentic”? 🌮
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
Why there’s no such thing as an ‘authentic’ taco
Tacos are a modern food, influenced by historical and cultural migrations, says Washington University professor and author Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What makes a taco “authentic”? 🌮
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
St. Louis is keeping CARE STL on through June 2026 to run the city shelter.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
St. Louis extends animal shelter contract with CARE STL, but it’s not enough to cover costs
The contract was set to expire next month.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
St. Louis is keeping CARE STL on through June 2026 to run the city shelter.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
Why are there so few pigeons in St. Louis?
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
There are few pigeons in St. Louis. Research shows it’s due to design
Why are there so few pigeons in St. Louis? New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Why are there so few pigeons in St. Louis?
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
The third day of the trial that could permanently remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery kicked off this morning with concerns from Circuit Judge Steven R. Ohmer.
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
Judge warns state’s moves ‘may come back to bite you’ during St. Louis sheriff's trial
Federal case creates "disturbing" challenges while weighing St. Louis sheriff’s removal, judge says during the third day of trial.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The third day of the trial that could permanently remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery kicked off this morning with concerns from Circuit Judge Steven R. Ohmer.
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
A new St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
A top goal of St. Louis’ tornado recovery committee is to get families through winter
St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado. Their goal is to help guide city…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A new St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
A city program that aimed to provide tenants displaced from their homes with financial aid began accepting applications on Friday after failing to do so for its first year.
A year in, St. Louis fund to help tenants displaced from their homes begins taking applications
The Impacted Tenants Fund offers one-time financial assistance to people displaced from their homes.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A city program that aimed to provide tenants displaced from their homes with financial aid began accepting applications on Friday after failing to do so for its first year.
A new documentary-style play, “Just Human: Transgender Lives in the 2020s,” uses adapted the interview transcripts to explore the joy and fear transgender people and their families face.
Trans voices take center stage in St. Louis play ‘Just Human’
Adapted from dozens of real-life interviews, the play explores the and joy and fear of “transgender life in the 2020s.”
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new documentary-style play, “Just Human: Transgender Lives in the 2020s,” uses adapted the interview transcripts to explore the joy and fear transgender people and their families face.
A man is dead after a police officer shot and killed him inside St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
Airport police kill man holding knife inside St. Louis Lambert
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A man is dead after a police officer shot and killed him inside St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
Big crowds at the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival this year: almost 23k attendees, nearly 60% more than past years. 🎞️
St. Louis Film Fest sees big boost in attendance in 2025
Public attendance grew 24% compared with the year before, and each screening drew an average of 45 people.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Big crowds at the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival this year: almost 23k attendees, nearly 60% more than past years. 🎞️
Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers legends, have transformed their personal histories into a tribute to their dads.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Two rock heirs will pay tribute to their dads in an evening of Allman Brothers tunes at the Factory
Devon Allman and Duane Betts lead the Allman Betts Family Revival, a touring tribute to their famous dads. The Revival plays the Factory in Chesterfield on Nov. 29.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers legends, have transformed their personal histories into a tribute to their dads.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Former Metro East factory workers linked to the Manhattan Project have secured Illinois’ first radiation-exposure compensation awards.
They’d been excluded from federal aid for years because none tested positive for the specific cancers required.
They’d been excluded from federal aid for years because none tested positive for the specific cancers required.
Metro East employees are first in Illinois to get workers' comp for radiation
While other former employees have been eligible under a federal program for more than $32 million in compensation, this set of employees has never tested positive for one of the 22 cancers required —...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Former Metro East factory workers linked to the Manhattan Project have secured Illinois’ first radiation-exposure compensation awards.
They’d been excluded from federal aid for years because none tested positive for the specific cancers required.
They’d been excluded from federal aid for years because none tested positive for the specific cancers required.
A Missouri Democrat is accusing Attorney General Catherine Hanaway of overstepping in a redistricting lawsuit.
Missouri Senate Minority Leader files misconduct complaint against Attorney General
The complaint, filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Council, says the Attorney General didn’t have the authority to list the Missouri General Assembly as a plaintiff in a redistricting lawsuit…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A Missouri Democrat is accusing Attorney General Catherine Hanaway of overstepping in a redistricting lawsuit.
A St. Louis man has been charged in an assault at the City Justice Center downtown that left a corrections officer unconscious.
St. Louis man charged with beating corrections officer at city jail
The suspect, who has been detained since 2024 in multiple criminal cases, has a history of behavioral problems.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A St. Louis man has been charged in an assault at the City Justice Center downtown that left a corrections officer unconscious.
The second full day of the Missouri Attorney General’s attempt to permanently oust St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery got off to a rocky start filled with yelling, accusations of retaliation and testimony from deputies.
Jail incident 'got out of hand' says witness in St. Louis sheriff's removal trial
The second full day of the Missouri attorney general’s attempt to permanently remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery got off to a rocky start filled with yelling, accusations of retaliation and…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The second full day of the Missouri Attorney General’s attempt to permanently oust St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery got off to a rocky start filled with yelling, accusations of retaliation and testimony from deputies.
City SC players are applauding Major League Soccer’s 2027 move to a July–May schedule.
They say it boosts global competitiveness and gives players needed breaks from the summer heat.
They say it boosts global competitiveness and gives players needed breaks from the summer heat.
City SC players say new MLS schedule will benefit the league and fans
The new schedule goes into effect in 2027 and will align the U.S. soccer league with others around the world.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
City SC players are applauding Major League Soccer’s 2027 move to a July–May schedule.
They say it boosts global competitiveness and gives players needed breaks from the summer heat.
They say it boosts global competitiveness and gives players needed breaks from the summer heat.
Nearly 100 people gathered outside the St. Louis City Justice Center to remember Samuel Hayes Jr. and demand an end to in-custody deaths.
His family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city and jail staff.
His family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city and jail staff.
Samuel Hayes’ loved ones rally outside St. Louis jail, release balloons months after his funeral
Dozens of family, friends and supporters rallied outside the St. Louis City Justice Center on Wednesday evening and released balloons honoring Hayes’ life, calling for an end to in-custody deaths at…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Nearly 100 people gathered outside the St. Louis City Justice Center to remember Samuel Hayes Jr. and demand an end to in-custody deaths.
His family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city and jail staff.
His family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city and jail staff.
St. Louis’ Right to Counsel program was designed to offer free legal help to renters facing eviction, but its first year has been hampered by limited funding and staffing.
Attorneys say St. Louis program aiming to give people facing evictions free legal aid is in crisis
Members of the Board of Aldermen heard from attorneys and advocates about problems facing the Right to Counsel program at a Wednesday night oversight hearing.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
St. Louis’ Right to Counsel program was designed to offer free legal help to renters facing eviction, but its first year has been hampered by limited funding and staffing.
St. Louis-area Boeing machinists ended their strike and returned to work after agreeing to a new contract.
Labor experts say the financial strain of months on the picket line led members to accept a smaller deal.
Labor experts say the financial strain of months on the picket line led members to accept a smaller deal.
Time was Boeing’s strongest weapon in months-long labor dispute with St. Louis machinists
The contract was not everything union members were hoping for, but most seem relieved to return to work.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
St. Louis-area Boeing machinists ended their strike and returned to work after agreeing to a new contract.
Labor experts say the financial strain of months on the picket line led members to accept a smaller deal.
Labor experts say the financial strain of months on the picket line led members to accept a smaller deal.
The Illinois Commerce Commission cut Ameren Illinois’ proposed gas delivery rate hike nearly in half, approving $73M instead of $128.8M.
Advocates say it’s a step forward, but it’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.
Advocates say it’s a step forward, but it’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.
Illinois regulators cut Ameren’s natural gas rate increase request by nearly $56M
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $73 million natural gas rate increase for Ameren on Wednesday. It’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Illinois Commerce Commission cut Ameren Illinois’ proposed gas delivery rate hike nearly in half, approving $73M instead of $128.8M.
Advocates say it’s a step forward, but it’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.
Advocates say it’s a step forward, but it’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.
Illinois driver’s licenses and identification cards will officially enter the digital realm this week.
From @capitolnewsil.bsky.social:
From @capitolnewsil.bsky.social:
Illinois licenses and IDs to enter digital realm on Apple Wallet
Illinois residents can now add their driver’s licenses and IDs to Apple Wallet, with Google and Samsung wallet support coming soon.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Illinois driver’s licenses and identification cards will officially enter the digital realm this week.
From @capitolnewsil.bsky.social:
From @capitolnewsil.bsky.social:
A three-judge panel struck down a Texas congressional redistricting plan that could have netted Republicans five more seats.
Here’s why that decision will likely not affect litigation over Missouri’s new map:
Here’s why that decision will likely not affect litigation over Missouri’s new map:
Texas congressional redistricting decision likely won’t affect fight in Missouri
A three-judge federal panel struck down Texas’ new congressional map on racial gerrymandering grounds. Challenges to Missouri’s map don’t involve the same type of claim.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A three-judge panel struck down a Texas congressional redistricting plan that could have netted Republicans five more seats.
Here’s why that decision will likely not affect litigation over Missouri’s new map:
Here’s why that decision will likely not affect litigation over Missouri’s new map: