Tucked along a busy stretch of Big Bend Blvd in Richmond Heights, MO, Garden Heights Nursery has quietly grown into one of the St. Louis area’s favorite garden spot. But in the early week of May this year, the nursery isn’t just busy—it’s thriving, buoyed by a stretch of cooler, more forgiving weather that has extended the planting season and drawn in a steady stream of gardeners eager to dig in.
A confession tape and new testimony are central in a Madison County rape trial, where prosecutors say the suspect targeted a woman at a Starbucks in 2022 and was later identified using genetic genealogy.
The content of their character was never up for consideration. Under Donald Trump, the only thing that matters is the color of their skin. That’s why almost every single person granted asylum since Trump took office has been white. That’s why Trump has been asking (out loud!) why we keep getting migrants from “shithole” countries […]
SMITHTON - State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, will host a tire recycling event and food drive Saturday, May 9, at Smithton Community Park in Smithton, Illinois, offering residents a way to dispose of old tires while collecting nonperishable food items for local food pantries across the 114th District. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the park, 65 Memorial Drive. “The purpose of this event is to give my constituents a way to recycle their old tires while also collecting
COLLINSVILLE – Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) announced it has completed an off-market acquisition of a 14-property retail portfolio spanning seven states and encompassing more than two million square feet of retail space from US Properties Group, including · Collinsville Plaza - 29,000 square feet - in Collinsville, Illinois. The acquisition includes a mix of well-located retail assets supported by strong market fundamentals and consistent in-place performance. With this
More than 10,000 trucks use Interstate 70 everyday to transport goods across Missouri and beyond, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. During peak hours, all of I-70’s public truck parking areas are over capacity, along with 75% of all private truck stops.
RANTOUL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Village of Rantoul, and Combe Incorporated announced new investments in Rantoul. Combe will invest $30 million to expand and retain its manufacturing operations in East Central Illinois, which is supported by a $5 million grant from the State of Illinois. “Combe’s expansion is a great example of how the State of Illinois works with companies and communities
Aaron Ashby tied Atlanta's Chris Sale for the major league lead with his sixth win, backed by Andrew Vaughn's three-run homer in a four-run first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Wednesday.
CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced lower fees and technology improvements for employers and savers of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, which will take effect in June 2026. “A decade ago, too many Illinois workers didn’t have an easy way to save for retirement at work, so we set up a low-cost solution,” Frerichs said. “Now, workers have saved more than $300 million thanks to our Secure Choice retirement program. But we
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. “Each year, this program gives farmers and agrichemical facilities an easy way to responsibly dispose of empty pesticide containers,” said IDOA Director
Across the Riverbend area, more property owners are looking at pole barns and post-frame buildings for practical, long-lasting space. For some, that means a farm building or equipment storage. For others, it means a garage, workshop, hobby building, commercial-use structure, or a general-purpose storage building that fits their property better than a traditional build. Before getting too far into pricing or design ideas, it helps to take a step back and think through how the building will actually
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Here in Illinois,
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce and boost the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry. This funding is made possible through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. An application for grant funding will be available this week on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website and must be returned to the Department by noon
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered significant unpaid wages and assessed penalties against three employers found in violation of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (PWA), reinforcing the agency’s commitment to protecting workers and ensuring a level playing field for law-abiding contractors. In separate enforcement actions, IDOL recovered a combined total of more than $398,000 in back wages for 29 workers. General Energy Corp. Following an investigation
GODFREY – After a lengthy discussion, Godfrey village trustees unanimously approved an agreement for architectural services from AAIC for a Recreation Center at their May 5, 2026 meeting. Before the item came up for a vote, Recreational Center Committee member Mark Lorch said Godfrey has over 3,300 kids involved in outdoor recreational programs, but only about 440 in indoor programs. He advised trustees that it might “take a while to fill that Rec Center” with kids and others,
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville High School senior is leading a community art project to paint the EHS pedestrian tunnel. With just a few weeks left in her high school career, Jazmin Hayes decided she wanted to leave a legacy at the high school and beautify the tunnel for the students and staff members who use it every day. She approached art teacher Cassie Flynn, and they worked together to create a plan. Painting begins next week and Hayes couldn’t be more excited. “I feel
Bonnie Raitt is set to return to Austin City Limits to help celebrate Brandi Carlile as she’s inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.The 12th annual ACL Hall…
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