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Sangamon County Historical Society offers monthly programs and preserves local history through SangamonLink

The Sangamon County Historical Society has been sharing the stories of Springfield and Sangamon County since its founding in 1961. President Linda Schneider and Mike Kienzler, a researcher for the society’s online historical resource SangamonLink, join Community Voices to talk about the organization’s work, upcoming programs, and the importance of preserving local history.

Springfield, IL · 16h
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Madison County approves zoning variances near Troy

By Randy Pierce • Two requests for variances from property owners near Troy have been approved unanimously by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the first step in a three-part process. The results of the public hearings conducted by the ZBA concerning these matters have been...

Madison County, IL · 1d

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County budget overview for 2027

Following committee sign off last week, the Sangamon County Board is set to approve its 2027 fiscal year budget on Nov. 10. County Administrator Brian McFadden gave the board’s Finance Committee a rundown of the upcoming budget’s major revenues and expenses during its Nov. 5 meeting, in addition to informing committee members of other key items. The committee budget presentation also included a revised estimate of $16.7 million in sales tax revenue to fund the county’s Mental Health Board.

Sangamon County, IL · 1d

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300 truck trips a day? Lemay residents fight quarry plan

St Louis County, MO · 11h

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St. Charles County Parks Opens Their 20th Park Location

The newest location in the St. Charles County Park System, Spring Bend Park, is officially open to the public. Holding 126 acres of land just off Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles, the property was donated to the park system back in 2007 by Nancy Knowles and her family, who have deep roots in the area and operated a small farm on the land for years. The park now holds some beautiful prairie and river views to be explored.

St Charles County, MO · 2d

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Missouri Plant Closing Soon, 51 Workers to Lose Jobs

Missouri was notified by a company that they will be closing a plant which will result in job loss for 51 employees starting in January.

Missouri · 4d

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Lawsuit alleges Onder mocked Black people, targeted Ferguson

St. Louis attorney Jim Onder routinely mocked Black people, imitated African American speech and once said Black residents could not read, according to a lawsuit accusing him of plotting a campaign to discredit Ferguson after city officials rejected tax breaks for his proposed data center. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 5...

Ferguson, MO · 1d

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Missouri park shut down by a male elk 'acting like a teenager' in mating season

A teenage male elk, excited by mating season, prompted officials to temporarily close Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County on Monday. "We have a younger, more inexperienced herd bull this year," said Eric Johnson, acting director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation. "It's his first year, and he's acting a little bit like a teenager."

St Louis County, MO · 1d

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 21h

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 2d

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Attorney General Files Suit Against Dispensary

The Missouri Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a Des Peres dispensary, accusing the business of misleading consumers about the amount of THC in its products. The suit, filed Oct. 23, alleges CBD Kratom Cannabis Dispensary, 12306 Manchester Road, is operating as a dispensary, but is not licensed to do so. The business is not included on the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation’s list of verified dispensaries.

Des Peres, MO · 2d

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Lawrence Group completes design work for 16,000-square-foot addition at Lake St. Louis seniors housing campus

Lawrence Group completed designs for a 16,000-square-foot addition to Cottages of Lake Saint Louis’ senior living campus at 2885 Technology Drive in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. The addition will include a pair of cottages, each accommodating 10 seniors for a total of 20 beds, plus related site improvements. Cottages...

Lake St Louis, MO · 1d

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10 Facts About Cahokia Mounds in Illinois

Stick around until the end—one overlooked detail reveals how archaeologists know exactly what these ancient builders were thinking.

Cahokia, IL · 2d

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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Alton, IL · 3d

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Webster Groves Native Stokes Achieves Navy Career Milestone

Jennifer Stokes, a Webster Groves native and 1998 graduate of Webster Groves High School, advanced to the rank of senior chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 9 during a promotion ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, home to the U.S. Navy Band, in which she serves. As...

Webster Groves, MO · 2d

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I-270 Mississippi River Bridge completed

New westbound span opens Nov. 16, a Rebuild Illinois achievement advancing improvements to a critical freight corridor in the Metro East MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall. ​ “Illinois is the gateway to the world — representing one of the most important commerce hubs in the country. Whether it’s workers making their commute or delivery drivers moving freight, Illinoisians deserve a safe and reliable system to get where they need to go,” said Gov. Pritzker. “With the completion of the I-270 Mississippi River Bridge, we are creating better paying jobs, expanding access to regional travel and spurring economic growth for communities across the state.” Construction of the bridges has been overseen by

Illinois · 1d

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Veterans Day: Free meals and discounts in Missouri

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and businesses all across Missouri and the St. Louis area are showing their support for those who have served and are actively serving.

Missouri · 14h

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Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights at Garden Glow

The Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas lights at Garden Glow are one of St. Louis’s favorite holiday traditions, with more than two million lights, s’mores by the fire pits, and a holiday train show filled with poinsettias. Knowing which nights sell out, where to park, and how to dress for a mile-long walk in December is what turns a chilly night out into a cozy one.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 4h

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St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Heavy Artillery by the White House, Moped Drive-Bys, and Fatal 100-MPH Fireballs: The Weekly Roundup of Pure Metro Carnage

From St. Louis Heavy Machinery Standoffs to White House Gun Arrests, a Verse Dispatch Across Six Urban Centers. Bulldozer Standoffs, The Deadly ‘Kiss’ Heist, and Blood in Public Stalls: The Weekly Roundup Exposing 6 Cities in Total Freefall. St. Louis, Missouri. Along the quiet lots of Canaan Avenue...

St. Louis, MO · 3d