Millstone Weber, LLC, a leading transportation infrastructure builder and general contractor, has hired Nicole Amling as its new Vice President of People & Culture, effective August 25th. The strategic hire comes as the company continues to expand its national footprint in the heavy-civil construction industry. In her new role, Amling will draw on more than […]
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us one thing, it was the importance of washing our hands. Apparently, not everyone got the message. In May, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched the Hands In For Handwashing campaign to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing to help stop the spread of infectious diseases. The campaign includes the 2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report , based on a new national survey of U.S. adult handwashing knowledge and habits. The survey found that only 33% of respondents report washing their hands more now than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic. Men were more likely to not wash their hands at key times than women. The more startling fact is that nearly half of adults (48%) admit to forgetting or deciding not to wash their hands at important times, like after shopping, eating at a restaurant or visiting a health care setting. “I was surprised to learn that only half of people wash their hands at key times, because
CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge, a pedestrian-only structure located along Illinois 150 approximately 4 miles north of Chester in Randolph County, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 22, following a nearly yearlong restoration effort. The $312,000 project carefully balanced historic preservation with modern safety upgrades following a severe windstorm in early 2023 that damaged the bridge’s roof, fire suppression system and video monitoring equipment. Originally built in 1854, the 86-foot bridge is the oldest of Illinois’ remaining covered bridges and the only one in southern Illinois. The bridge was acquired by the state of Illinois in the 1930s as a historic site and was fully renovated in 2005. It is listed on the Illinois Historic Sites Survey and remains a valued landmark for residents and visitors. IDOT partnered with restoration specialists and state
St. Louis-based American Kolache is going to bring its reimagined Czech pastries to aisles across the country after securing a deal with Walmart.
Owner Russ Clark recently earned Walmart’s “Fast Pass,” an opportunity granted to only 50 companies nationwide to pitch directly to the retailer’s buyers.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is allowed to access patient health information as part of its investigation into the Washington University Transgender Center, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals decision, written by Judge Phillip Hess, reverses a ruling last year by a St. Louis judge that allowed the health […]
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 3. The reading is up 0.3 months since August 2024. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for August. […]
WorkRise, a research-to-action network on jobs, workers, and mobility, is conducting a national survey to inform policies that deliver real results for workers and local economies. WorkRise is hosted by the Urban Institute. This survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes, is a chance to shape where evidence, investment, and innovation go next. […]
(The Center Square) – Virginia is leading 21 states in a federal appeals case that could decide how much control religious organizations have in choosing their employees.
After touring to celebrate the 40th anniversaries of R.E.M.’s Murmur and Fables of the Reconstruction, actor Michael Shannon and his musical partner Jason Narducy are taking on another one of the band’s classic albums.The duo just announced dates…
SPRINGFIELD – As Bright Start 529 turns 25, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing record asset growth to more than $14 billion for Illinois’ flagship 529 college savings plan. The news comes as the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office kicks off College Savings Month, which falls in September. Sponsored and launched by the State of Illinois in the year 2000, the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan is designed for higher education savings. Treasurer Frerichs also sponsors Bright Directions, a 529 plan for families who prefer to work with a financial advisor. Over the past 25 years, more than 250,000 students have used their IL 529 college savings funds to attend hundreds of universities, colleges, trade schools, vocational programs and apprenticeships. “Parents can sleep better at night knowing they’re prepared to pay for future education when the time comes,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “As a father of two toddlers, I know firsthand
ALTON - The first Food is Love Festival is coming to the Alton Amphitheater. From 5–9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, community members can enjoy music and food while raising money for Currency of Caring, an initiative that provides free meals to community members in Alton and the Greater St. Louis region. Comedian and organizer Jus Blaque hopes the festival is a fun chance to help others. “We just want to make sure that we are taking care of folks as best we can,” she said. “I’m real big on community. I’m real big on making sure that we take care of our community. If we do take care of our community, our community will take care of us.” With a variety of food trucks and food vendors slated to be at the festival, Jus Blaque promises “plenty of wonderful food” in addition to the entertainment. Murphy Lee and Kyjuan headline the event. They will be supported by Fresco Kane, Potzee, and Gusto. “Of course, we want t
There’s no slippery slope here. The bigoted fiends have already claimed the bottom of the hill for themselves and now they’re bringing in the earth-moving equipment in hopes of creating an ideological Mariana’s Trench. Thanks to Trump’s resurgence, no one in power needs to pretend this is a good-faith effort. All that remains is seeing […]
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures (BF) Program is helping 18-year-old Somarie Chanice Rose Robinson get closer to what she wants most to do in life. Robinson is studying to pass her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). To enroll participants in the GED course, the BF program utilizes one of its community partners, Bonita Forker, of the Business Services Team at St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Workforce Development. And in Robinson’s spare time, she is thrilled to work at Gateway Pet Guardians, 725 N 15th St. in East Saint Louis. “I walk dogs, feed cats and dogs and give medication,” said Robinson, who began working at the clinic in November 2024. “I fill out reports if an animal is limping, throwing up or is in pain, so they can be looked at or treated by a vet. I also restock linens and toys for our animals, spend time with them and give them love.” “I wanted
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The Sun Chaser Mini can charge any mobile phone, tablets, cameras, watches, and toys. This power bank’s 10,000mAh capacity takes care of it all. It has a built-in Qi-standard wireless charger and 3 USB ports so you can charge up to 4 devices at once. This water-resistant, solar-powered power bank is perfect for indoors or […]
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