An update to the Smoke Free Illinois Act is just one of several new laws benefiting public health that goes into effect on Monday. E-cigarette use will no longer be permitted in indoor spaces, or within 15 feet of a public entrance to a building beginning January 1st. The IL Dept. Of Public Health points out…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is walking back an answer she gave to a voter about the reason for the Civil War that didn’t include a mention of slavery. Haley was asked Wednesday at a town hall in Berlin, New Hampshire, what she believed had caused the war. The former South…
The St.Louis Board of Election Commissioners wants the public to know that the recent theft of Ipads used at polling places is being addressed. On Nov. 21st the Election Board’s warehouse space on North Tucker was broken into ,and 37 Ipads used to check voters at polling places on election day were stolen. A just-released statement…
Christmas is over, but giving season for nonprofits is just starting to peak. The end of the calendar year is when nonprofits make appeals far and wide to attract donors. And because of holiday traditions or, for some, tax advantages, donors themselves think about giving now. Only 11% of Americans itemize their taxes, which allows…
The Musial Awards, held in St.Louis and billed as the most inspiring night in sports, will be broadcast nation-wide on Christmas Eve. The annual event is named for Baseball Hall of Famer Stan Musial and celebrates sportsmanship, selflessness, integrity and civility in sports across the globe. The one-hour show from the Stifel Theater in downtown…
Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now. Airlines are confident they can handle the crowds, but it could come down to the weather. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the government will be holding the airlines accountable to operate smoothly and treat passengers well if there are disruptions. Auto club AAA forecasts…
After four years, Missouri’s Focus on Bridges program is now complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony in Jackson County made it official…. The Focus on Bridges Program has successfully repaired or replaced 250 of the state’s bridges. According to the MO Dept. Of Transportation , the bridges , on average, were approximately 49 years old and…
After four years, Missouri’s Focus on Bridges program is now complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony in Jackson County made it official…. The Focus on Bridges Program has successfully repaired or replaced 250 of the state’s bridges. According to the MO Dept. Of Transportation , the bridges , on average, were approximately 49 years old and…
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Utility crews are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Maine and some rivers continued to rise following a powerful storm that hit the northeastern U.S. At least five people were killed. Many communities were saturated by rainfall and a New Hampshire town rescued 17 people from…
Christmas is a week from Monday, and Explore St.Louis has some suggestions for families and friends that they hope you put on your calender for next week. Keiner Plaza in downtown STL has Winterfest… you can visit igloos, enjoy holiday karaoke, and mingle with superheros, and kids can skate for free on Friday courtesy of…