Executives and business leaders often wrestle with a common question: Why does Gen Z's approach to work feel so different?
A frequent concern we hear is, "This generation doesn't have the same drive. They expect instant feedback, high salaries and work-life balance but don't want to put in the long hours we did at their age." But are they really less driven, or are they responding to a different reality?
The truth is that Gen Z is not wired differently when it comes to their basic motivations or…
PONTOON BEACH – A man from Cicero faces his sixth DUI charge after allegedly driving drunk with a minor passenger in his vehicle before being arrested by state police. Fernando Orozco, 45, of Cicero, Ill., was charged with his sixth offense of aggravated driving under the influence, a Class X felony. Orozco was additionally charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated driving under the influence and a Class A misdemeanor count of endangering the life or health of a child. In this case, a 15-year-old child was a passenger in the vehicle Orozco was operating under the influence on I-270 and IL-111 in Pontoon Beach. Orozco’s driver's license had also been revoked or suspended at the time of this latest incident. Charging documents state Orozco had previously been convicted of driving under the influence on five prior occasions from 2007 to 2022, each in Cook County, Ill. A petition to deny Orozco’s pretrial release states the Illinois State Police responded t
Rocker Todd Rundgren is heading out on a U.S. tour this summer.Rundgren has announced dates for the Still Me (Still We) tour, kicking off June 21 in Cranston, Rhode Island.…
ST. LOUIS - Registration is now open for FreightWeekSTL 2025, set for June 2-6, 2025. The St. Louis Regional Freightway is hosting the conference for the eighth consecutive year. The week-long freight and logistics event features panel sessions, interviews, a riverboat tour through the Ag Coast of America and more. FreightWeekSTL spotlights the latest trends and innovations impacting global freight movement and highlights the leadership role the St. Louis region continues to play in advancing major infrastructure projects that support its position as a world-class logistics hub. “FreightWeekSTL will once again deliver a wealth of timely information for those engaged in the industrial real estate, manufacturing and logistics sectors. It also will spotlight the St. Louis region’s continued advancement as a key hub in the global supply chain,” said Mary Lamie. Lamie is Executive Vice President of Multimodal Enterprises for Bi-State Development, which operates the St.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its updated Illinois School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard . The updated dashboard includes data from the current 2024-25 school year. The interactive platform provides valuable insight into statewide, county, and school district vaccination trends, using publicly available data collected by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). “Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “The updated school vaccination dashboard now allows parents and caregivers to review the latest vaccination trends in their local school districts. As a pediatrician, I know how important vaccinations are for protective children from preventable illnesses. As measles outbreaks spread through various parts of the United States, it is now more important than ever to make sure yo
TROY - Triad High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter is seeking financial support as it prepares for the national competition in Anaheim, Calif., this summer. The organization, which aims to equip high school students with essential business skills, has qualified two students for the prestigious event after successfully navigating local and state competitions. FBLA, a nationwide organization established in the 1940s, provides students with opportunities to learn about various aspects of business, including finance, economics, and small business management. This year marks the second year of competition for the Triad High School chapter, which has achieved significant success with ten national qualifiers. However, due to scheduling conflicts, only two students — seniors Mary and Andrea — will attend the national competition. The estimated cost for each student to participate is approximately $1,695, which includes registration fees, travel expenses,
Following recent incidents of many residents experiencing severe mail problems, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley says an audit of the United States Postal Service in the state is "definitely going to happen."
NISA said the addition of the quantitative equity strategy is a natural extension of the firm’s investing platform, which currently manages client portfolios including investment-grade fixed income, derivative overlay and an existing $16-plus billion direct indexing equity strategy.
A St. Louis charity which helps children with disabilities by inventorying equipment needed for their care is seeking a real estate partner to provide storage space that would aid in warehousing and distributing that equipment. “What we need is 8,000 to 10,000 square feet of ADA-compliant and carpeted storage space, centrally located, to store our […]
While there were no players from Missouri competing in one of the most distinguished golf event over the weekend, it is home to a few notable names who also hold the title, including the first person to ever win the tournament.
The city of St. Louis on Monday sued Missouri in federal court here, seeking to block parts of a state law allowing for a takeover of its police department.
JERSEY COUNTY — A motorcycle crash on Illinois Route 100 at Scenic Drive resulted in the death of the driver at 6:16 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, according to the Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8. ISP said preliminary reports indicate that the single-unit crash involved a motorcycle that struck a guardrail. Emergency responders pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. The ISP is currently gathering more information, but no further details have been released at this time.
Police said the suspect did not appear to be targeting UHC, and the incident was not related to the December killing of CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.
The schedule has been set for the international soccer competition that this summer will bring a match to Energizer Park, the home of Major League Soccer team St. Louis City SC.
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