Paging The Doctor From De Smet: Alum Jumping Into Congressional Race

Dr. Randy Jotte will formally announce his bid for Missouri's 2nd District U.S. House seat Tuesday.

Creve Coeur Area Family Recovering From Weekend Fire

Traditional Congregation is serving as a collection point for supplies.

Wikipedia Revolt: MO Politicians Sound Off on Web Law

SOPA and PIPA legislation causes a stir in Missouri political circles.

Participate 2012: Husband and Wife Both Running For Fire Board Seats

Candidates had until Tuesday afternoon to file for the April election.

Participate 2012: Pattonville School Board Race Set

District confirms a trio of school board hopefuls will run for office in April.

Participate 2012: Ladue School Board Field Shrinks on Deadline Day

Three candidates will run for two open seats in April.

Participate 2012: Three File For Parkway School Board Race By Deadline

Last-minute filing by a Ballwin woman means it's a race on April 3.

Participate 2012: Creve Coeur Election Deadline Passes

Only contested city race in Creve Coeur will be in the Mayor's race.

AP: Supreme Court Makes Key Rulings on Redistricting Cases

State Senate districts thrown out; Congressional boundaries need more hearing.

Tuesday Marks Final Day For Candidates To Get On April Ballot

Creve Coeur will have uncontested races for City Council.

Participate 2012: Still Time To Beat The Filing Deadline

Candidates for April's municipal elections have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to file their papers to run.

Possible Congressional Candidate Not Jumping In Yet

Webster Groves doctor sits in at candidate forum, not ready to join U.S. House race.

Event Promises Explanation of Presidential Process

Kirkwood Republican plans an event explaining the state's road map to selecting GOP presidential delegates.

Candidates Discuss Government Spending and Debt During GOP Debate

Two Republican candidates vying for Claire McCaskill's seat in the U.S. Senate debated the issues Tuesday in West St. Louis County.

Council Approves Urban Chicken Ordinance

Creve Coeur the latest city to take a look at allowing for hens at residences and institutional locations.

De Smet Grad Ponders Bid For Congress

Randy Jotte would join Ann Wagner and Ed Martin in the race for the Republican nomination in Missouri's second congressional district.

Participate 2012: GOP Senate Debate Set For Tuesday

Patch will liveblog KTRS/St. Louis Beacon debate featuring two of the three Republicans vying to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate.

Nixon Taps Familiar Faces for Appointments

Also, hear reactions to Iowa caucuses from local politicos and Brunner's dismissal of recess appointments.

Restaurant Inspections: Pei Wei & California Pizza Kitchen

A roundup of restaurant inspections for Creve Coeur and nearby restaurants.

Just Under Two Weeks To File For April Elections

Creve Coeur-area candidates have until January 17 to file.

State Legislative Session Opens Wednesday

A look at bills already filed by Creve Coeur area state lawmakers.

Too Much In Taxes? Pattonville School District Cited In Audit

Report says the district collected property taxes at a higher than certified rate in 2011.

Taxes: Last Day to Pay County Bills in Person is Friday

St. Louis County residents can pay in Clayton, or in West, South or North County satellite offices.

Restaurant Inspections: Cecil Whittaker's & Moe's

We've got a new roundup of inspections for Creve Coeur and surrounding areas.

Creve Coeur Securities Broker Barred From The Industry In Missouri

Hugh Vincent Murray III was accused by the Secretary of State's office of employing agents "engaged in dishonest or unethical practices in the securities business."

SOS Candidate Seeks STL Support

Plus: Sommer wins recount, Clay-Carnahan examined and pols get in Christmas spirit.

Political Potpourri Year In Review: Dreams in Digital

A look back at some memorable Web videos from the world of Missouri politics.

Council Votes Down TDD Financing Proposal

City Finance Director calls the TDD "most complicated" deal.

Creve Coeur Honors City Employees Of The Year In Hawaiian Style

Introducing the Employees of the Year for 2011.

Want an Oil Change? Not On Sunday In Creve Coeur

The City Council also took action on participating in an EPA program and first reading on an ordinance regarding chickens.

Former MO Lawmaker Joins Romney's Pile On of Gingrich

Also, Ron Paul supporters get organized in Brentwood.

Participate 2012: Ladue School Board Already Has Crowded Field

Four candidates filed Tuesday for two available seats on the Ladue Board of Education up for election in 2012.

Participate 2012: Council Incumbents File On First Day

Four Creve Coeur City Council seats are up for election in April

Participate 2012: This Time We Have A Race In Pattonville

Three candidates have already filed to run for two open seats next April.

Participate 2012: First Candidate Files For Parkway School Board

Two seats on the Creve Coeur area school district will be on the April ballot.

Distracted Drivers Beware: NTSB Recommends Ban of All Portable Electronic Devices

MODOT says commercial motor vehicle drivers will be banned from using hand-held mobile phones while driving on Jan. 3, and it may be just a matter of time before the ban is applied to all drivers.

Participate 2012: Creve Coeur Mayor's Race Officially Takes Shape

Former City Council members filed Tuesday morning in long-anticipated bids for Mayor.

Participate 2012: Filing For April Elections Opens Tuesday

Creve Coeur Patch will have live blog coverage throughout the day as candidates come forward. What do you want us to ask?

State Senate Maps Redrawn Again

Creve Coeur remains in the 24th District under new plan released Friday.

St. Louis Beacon: Ed Martin Staying In House Race

The congressional candidate considered a bid for the GOP nomination for Governor.