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How ICE’s Plan To Monitor Social Media Threatens Not Just Privacy, But Civic Participation

17 hours 30 minutes ago
When most people think about immigration enforcement, they picture border crossings and airport checkpoints. But the new front line may be your social media feed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has published a request for information for private-sector contractors to launch a round-the-clock social media monitoring program. The request states that private contractors will be paid to comb through “Facebook, […]
Nicole M. Bennett

Matt Brinker Named Director of Preconstruction at Brinkmann Constructors

18 hours 9 minutes ago

Matt Brinker has been promoted to director of preconstruction at Brinkmann Constructors. Brinker joined Brinkmann in 2013 as a preconstruction engineer. Prior to his promotion he was senior preconstruction manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T.

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Tom Finan

The ABCs of Concrete in Residential Construction

18 hours 12 minutes ago

From ProBuilder: Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, foundations, it forms the literal base upon which homes are built. In my role, I have the opportunity to assess home building practices across various regions of the country. While many builders are exploring alternatives to […]

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Dede Hance

Public Works Building Renovation Costs Could Double To $9.5 Million

18 hours 30 minutes ago

From Webster-Kirkwood Times: Kirkwood officials learned last week that a plan to renovate a building at 545 Leffingwell Ave. for use as the new home of Kirkwood Public Works departments could tally construction costs of more than $9.5 million — nearly double initial cost estimates. In October 2023, the city spent $12.5 million to purchase […]

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Dede Hance

Initial Nod For New Pitman Place Apartments

18 hours 38 minutes ago

From Webster-Kirkwood Times: A project to develop new apartments and ground-floor retail spaces on a prominent corner in Downtown Kirkwood seems to have the blessing of city officials. Late last month, the Kirkwood City Council gave an initial vote in favor of a plan to redevelop what is now an empty lot into a 60-unit […]

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Dede Hance

Madison County Deputy Ja'Markus Gary Graduates SWIC Police Academy

18 hours 41 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Deputy Ja'Markus Gary graduated from the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy, Session 157, and will begin his field training with the Patrol Division, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Deputy Gary, a former McKendree University football player and 2022-23 Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree, completed the academy program and is set to contribute to the department’s law enforcement efforts.

Civil Infrastructure: What’s Next in 2026?

18 hours 44 minutes ago

by Peggy Smedley From Connected World: In the blog, let’s talk infrastructure. I love talking infrastructure because it’s more than concrete and steel. It’s the backbone of the industry and I have been writing about the industry for more than two decades. Okay, we are closing in on three decades. But with age comes a […]

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Tom Finan

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to Debut April 2026

18 hours 49 minutes ago

From Hospitality Net: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation of its acclaimed spa, recognized as one of the top spas in the Midwest, unveiling a fully transformed wellness destination slated to debut in late April 2026. Designed in consultation with internationally renowned studio DesignAgency, the project marks the most significant […]

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Dede Hance

Board of Police Commissioners Unanimously Approves Three-Year Contract for Police Chief Robert J. Tracy

18 hours 54 minutes ago

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved a multi-year employment agreement for Chief of Police Robert J. Tracy, reaffirming the Board’s trust and confidence in his leadership, crime reduction strategies, and the direction of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

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Mitch McCoy