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Roxana Senior Troy Rahn Joins ILMEA All-State Chorus For Third Year

9 hours 41 minutes ago
ROXANA — Troy Rahn, a senior at Roxana Senior High School, has been selected for the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) All-State Honors Chorus for the third consecutive year. Rahn, who will sing Bass 1 in the ensemble, is among the top-scoring vocalists from across Illinois chosen to participate in the prestigious program. The ILMEA All-State Student Programs will take place in Peoria from Jan. 29 to 31, 2026. This event brings together 1,500 students selected for various ensembles,

McCarthy Finishes Plaza West Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

9 hours 55 minutes ago

From Construction Owners: St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos. has reached a major milestone in its hometown with the completion of the new Plaza West Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The 16-story, 660,000-square-foot tower marks one of the most significant additions to the hospital’s growing medical campus, expanding cardiovascular care, radiology services and patient capacity. According to […]

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St. Louis Journalist’s Film ‘Antagonist’ Focuses on a Contrarian and His Cure

10 hours 2 minutes ago

From St. Louis Magazine: To say that St. Louis–based author Ben Westhoff didn’t find the subject of his new project in a typical way would be a major understatement. In fact, Westhoff first met Percy Menzies, the protagonist of his new film, Antagonist: How a Wonder Drug Got Sidelined, when Menzies approached him at a […]

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Proposed Boeing Development in Early Stages at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

10 hours 11 minutes ago

From Aviation Pros: A proposed expansion to Boeing’s operations at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is in its early stages, officials say. A pre-development agreement between the metro-east airport and Boeing for a project to expand Boeing’s existing defense-related operations received initial approval from the St. Clair County Public Building Commission at a recent meeting. MidAmerica […]

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192,000-SF Cross-Laminated Timber Facility Tops Out

10 hours 18 minutes ago

From Swinerton: Timberlab Inc. and Swinerton Incorporated (Swinerton), together with Swinerton Builders, Lindgren Development, LEVER Architecture, and other project partners, have topped out Independence Hall, a 192,000-square-foot (length of three football fields) facility that will be one of the largest and most innovative cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing sites in the United States. Located in Millerburg, […]

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Community Unites for Collinsville Cops and Kids Holiday Event

10 hours 19 minutes ago
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department, in partnership with the Caseyville and Maryville Police departments, hosted the annual CUSD #10 Cops and Kids Shopping Event on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, providing local children with a memorable holiday experience. The event began with a breakfast with Santa, organized by the American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion. Following the meal, about 20 police squad cars transported the children in a parade-style procession, complete

Shiloh Police Welcome Graduates from Regional Academy

10 hours 23 minutes ago
SHILOH - The Shiloh Police Department announced the graduation of Officer Arkim Lewis and Officer Landon Tourville from the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy. The announcement was made recently, with both officers set to begin their field training. Officer Landon Tourville was recognized for his physical fitness, receiving the award for best overall in that category. The department expressed congratulations to both officers on their achievement. The Southwestern Illinois Police

Swansea Police Uncover Extensive Online Child Abuse Network

10 hours 32 minutes ago
SWANSEA — KeyShawn G. Smith, 24, has been charged with multiple felony counts related to the online exploitation of minors following an investigation initiated by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Swansea Police Department. The investigation began on Oct. 9, 2025, when the ICAC Task Force notified Swansea police of a possible adult suspect involved in child exploitation and possession of child pornography. Swansea Police detective Alex Wilken, an ICAC member

Phyllis Ellison Joins Greater St. Louis Inc. as VP for Partnerships & Industry Development

10 hours 33 minutes ago

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Greater St. Louis Inc. has named Phyllis Ellison as its new Vice President for Partnerships & Industry Development, bringing one of the region’s most experienced workforce and industry-engagement leaders into a key economic-development role. Ellison joins GSL after more than a decade at St. Louis Community College (SLCC) […]

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East Alton Crowns Winning Trees In Christmas Contest

10 hours 45 minutes ago
EAST ALTON — The Village of East Alton announced the winners of its "Night of Christmas" Christmas Tree Contest, held recently in the community. Based on votes cast during the event, the first-place winner was "Merry Stitchmas" by Larissa and Lona Heeren. The East Alton Fire Department took second place with their tree, "Ring the Bell," while the Eastwood Student Council earned third place for "A POSITIVELY Great Christmas." Judges also selected winners in several categories. "Best Creativity"

St. Louis native Jeremiyah Love among Heisman finalists

10 hours 47 minutes ago
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football.
Associated Press