From Holland Construction: Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Jones to Project Director, recognizing his leadership, technical skill, and contributions to some of the firm’s most high-profile residential and commercial projects. Jones brings over a decade of construction experience, including the past four years with Holland, where he has successfully […]
O’FALLON — In October 2023, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center partnered with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) to open St. Clair County’s only milk dispensary where families can purchase safe, pasteurized breast milk. St. Elizabeth’s Milk Bank is proud to now accept milk donations as St. Clair County’s only breast milk depot. Donations from Mothers’ Milk Banks WGL are delivered to hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois in need of extra milk. This joint effort increases access to lifesaving, critical nutrition for pediatric patients in need. Donor milk is primarily used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or the postpartum unit. “Breast milk is an essential nutritional therapy that provides numerous benefits, including infection-fighting factors, growth hormones and improved nutrition and digestion to newborns,” shares Jennifer Swank, RN, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
From Holland Construction: Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Bauer to Project Director and Leader of the firm’s Special Projects Group (SPG). Bauer brings more than 18 years of experience in construction management and will now oversee both large-scale developments and Holland’s growing portfolio of specialized, fast-paced interior and renovation […]
SUMMERFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure of Old U.S. 50 at Summerfield Road will start, weather permitting, at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26, for box culvert and roadway repairs. During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows: Eastbound Old U.S. 50: Take U.S. 50 to southbound Illinois 160 Westbound Old U.S. 50: Take northbound Illinois 160 to westbound U.S. 50 All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 7 p.m. Monday, June 30. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .
EDWARDSVILLE — Alyssa Bivens, a key defensive player for Metro East Lutheran High School’s girls soccer team, has been recognized as a BJ’s Printables Female Athlete of the Month for the Knights. B ivens, who plays center on defense and is considered "a sweeper," provided a strong presence in the backline throughout the 2025 season. “She was the anchor to our defense. She was all over the field and usually ran down balls thrown in,” said MELHS girls soccer coach Rob Stock. In addition to her soccer responsibilities, Bivens also competes on the school’s tennis team. As she prepares to enter her senior year, the Knights look forward to her continued contributions on both the soccer field and the tennis courts.
From Holland Construction: Holland Construction Services is proud to announce the promotion of Miranda Stevens to Project Director. A proven leader with nearly 20 years of experience in construction management and operations, Stevens has played a vital role in delivering some of the region’s most impactful projects while mentoring teams and building trusted client relationships […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled “Defending the Rights of the People: States and Congressional Allies Fight Back Against Trump's Constitutional Abuses,” with a panel of Democratic state Attorneys General who are combatting the Trump Administration’s egregious and unlawful actions through litigation. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) is leading the forum with Durbin. Key quotes: “Our country is currently facing several catastrophic challenges that the Trump Administration is ignoring or exacerbating in favor of fomenting a domestic political crisis through their lawless and cruel directives—and unfortunately, Congressional Republicans have been willing to ignore.” “The last two weeks alone have tragically illustrated this. President Trump ordered an unprecedente
Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81."Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us…
ALTON – Two men from Alton face felony charges in unrelated cases of domestic battery. Ahmad M. Gerhardt, 23, of Alton, was charged on June 20, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery, and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On June 17, 2025, Gerhardt allegedly caused great bodily harm to a family or household member by striking them in the head with a piece of wood, causing a severe laceration to the victim’s forehead. He was additionally accused of striking the same victim about the body with a belt. The victim reported that Gerhardt began striking them about the body with a belt during an argument before hitting them in the head with the piece of wood. Officers documented the victim’s injuries, including the forehead laceration and abrasions to the victim’s body. Gerhardt fled the scene, but was later located and claimed he had “hit the victim with the piece of wood
What a surprise. The most intellectually dishonest people in the nation still have the biggest bullhorns. That’s why a regular-ass drug raid that occurred in Tucson, Arizona somehow makes headlines in New York City. Here’s the New York Post, disingenuously reporting the (Arizona) news: A massive raid on a suspected cartel member found in Arizona […]
From Resident: St. Louis, a city with a rich cultural legacy and one of America’s most iconic landmarks, is poised to redefine its skyline and urban identity. While known historically for its gateway role in westward expansion, the city is now experiencing a modern evolution rooted in architectural ambition, strategic development, and sustainable innovation. With […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats have succeeded in eliminating more than a dozen policy changes from Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” after successfully arguing before the chamber’s parliamentarian that the elements didn’t comply with the strict rules that go along with writing a budget reconciliation bill. Removed is language that would have transferred some of the cost […]
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