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In with the old: Current state flag wins big in flag redesign contest, Illinois Secretary of State announces

4 months ago
The people of Illinois have spoken, and they overwhelmingly favor retaining the current state flag. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the results of the state flag redesign contest following a five-week voting period. Voters had the option to choose their favorite from one of the Illinois Flag Commission's Top 10 new designs, [...]
Michael Johnson

Kirkwood Train Station Renovations Begin

4 months ago
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: In between the rumble of passing locomotives Tuesday afternoon, officials and dignitaries broke ground on the multi-million dollar renovation of Kirkwood’s iconic train station. The public gathering, attended by dozens of eager onlookers, allowed local leaders to symbolically turn dirt on a $5.7 million project to restore the 132-year-old station located at 110 […]
Rachel Finan

How States Are Competing to Build Tomorrow’s Talent

4 months ago
From Area Development: When companies look to expand or relocate, workforce development is no longer an afterthought—it’s a primary factor in site selection. The days of simply considering grants or tax breaks are gone. For many businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing and advanced technologies, the question is: Can you provide the skilled workers I need […]
Rachel Finan

Roxana High School Seniors Embrace Wholesome Fun in Senior Assassin Game

4 months ago
ROXANA — Village Administrator Bob Coles commended the Roxana High School seniors for their participation in the annual “Senior Assassin” game, a tradition that fosters camaraderie and creativity among students. This year, 42 seniors are engaged in the game, which involves students secretly assigned targets to “eliminate” with water guns while protecting themselves from being eliminated. The game has garnered attention for its lighthearted nature, as students don floaties or swimming goggles to avoid detection. Coles highlighted the positive spirit of the community, and said, “At a time when so much attention is placed on negative news, it’s refreshing to see our youth engaging in clean, wholesome fun.” Participants have been spotted around town in their floaties, creating amusing scenes in various settings, including workplaces and local stores. One student shared his experience of removing his floaties at the gym to avoid standing out,

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3 St. Louis-Area Women Stand Out in Male-Dominated Woodworking Field

4 months ago
From The St. Louis Post Dispatch:  Woodworking is not a path many women pursue. In fact, only 4.2 percent of carpenters working in the United States today are women according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the category of woodworkers the number is so insignificant statistically it doesn’t register. Luckily, when wood spoke to […]
Rachel Finan

ASCE Report Highlights Best Practices for Equity in Infrastructure

4 months ago
From Infrastructure Report Card:  This week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released a new paper, Measuring the Benefits and Burdens of Infrastructure in Disadvantaged Communities. The report looks at how several communities across the country consider equity when investing infrastructure funds, and the impact of those projects on lower-income communities. Read the report: ASCE Benefits and […]
Rachel Finan

Mold Regulations and Licensing Proposed for St. Louis and Missouri

4 months ago
From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: A new bill introduced in the St. Louis Board of Aldermen seeks to regulate mold in rental housing, aiming to protect tenants from the health risks associated with hazardous mold exposure. The proposed Board Bill Number 223, sponsored by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer, would require inspections, tenant notifications, and remediation […]
Rachel Finan

Georgia Legislators The Latest To Criminalize Being A Librarian

4 months ago
The hate and stupidity continues. Emboldened by Trump’s first presidential term and his subsequent, extremely destructive return to the Oval Office, legislators with an unacknowledged preference for fascism are pushing further and further, comfortable in the uncomfortable fact that the only thing capable of stopping them is their own shame. And since they don’t have […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The 2025 Business & Leadership Skills Bundle

4 months ago
The 2025 Business & Leadership Skills Bundle has 5 courses to help you learn skills you need to advance your career. Courses cover strategic planning, leadership styles, marketing communications, the art of professional poise and politeness, office politics, and more. It’s on sale for $25. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. […]
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