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The publication rated the city’s livability score 87/100.

From Wood Central:  Canada wants to tap into mass timber and other modern construction methods to more than double the speed of housing under construction, according to Mark Carney, the country’s newly elected Prime Minister, who spoke about his plans for housing just two weeks before the federal election. A key plank of the plan – […]

From ReNuTeq:  We are pleased to announce the preliminary design completion for the “Bowing Tower” inspired by the inverted catenary curves of Saarinen’s Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Specifically the angled perspective of the Arch as you enter the city of St. Louis. Featuring multiple observation decks, an EV drivers lounge, an architectural materials […]

From MODOT:  After hearing concerns from residents and local officials along Routes 340 (Clarkson Road) and CC (Long Road), MoDOT will remove the curb bump out islands installed on the shoulders last year as a part of the ongoing Safety Improvements Project. The project identified safety improvements at 230 locations across three counties in the […]

From The Wall Street Journal: Elijah Rios won’t graduate from high school until next year, but he already has a job offer—one that pays $68,000 a year. Rios, 17 years old, is a junior taking welding classes at Father Judge, a Catholic high school in Philadelphia that works closely with companies looking for workers in […]

But director says ongoing shortage of shuttle drivers also affects the performance of the airport's parking system.

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten thinks The Rolling Stones should call it quits after all these years.Lydon announced his own retirement after his wife Nora’s death in…

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Today Keith Jarrett turns 80, so I thought I would revive my flagging blog with some Jarrett-specific content. As luck would have it, the Dallas Symphony recently programmed his Elegy for Violin and String Orchestra, which gave me the opportunity to write annotations on an artist I have enjoyed and admired for most of my […]

Two men have been charged after allegedly stealing a $900 antique harp and silver tea set from a Jefferson County home last year.

Great Rivers Greenway has announced a $2 million gift from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company towards the development of the Brickline Greenway. Purina’s investment aims to enhance the accessibility and enjoyment of Downtown St. Louis and the region for dog owners and their furry companions. Headquartered in Downtown St. Louis for over 130 years, Purina has […]

WASHINGTON  — The top Democrat on a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee panel Thursday slammed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for her handling of her agency’s funding and the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Sen. Chris Murphy warned Noem that DHS is at risk of running out of its $65 billion in funding by July […]

WASHINGTON — The case of the missing Federal Bureau of Investigation budget request was on full display Thursday, when senators repeatedly asked the law enforcement agency’s director what resources he needed Congress to provide in the upcoming fiscal year. FBI Director Kash Patel did not disclose a dollar amount, an unusual development at a hearing […]

Hamm-Niebruegge, a former airline executive here, has run Lambert Airport since 2010.

ALTON - Terrez T. Whitehead, 24, of Belleville, faces multiple charges for allegedly shooting a man at an Alton home in the Landings of Belle Meadows Apartment Complex. The Belle Meadows Apartment Complex is located at 3200 Belle Street in Alton. He faces a charge of Aggravated Battery With A Firearm, Aggravated Unlawful Possession of Weapons and Felon In Possession Of A Weapon charges. The injury was non-life-threatening to the man involved. The Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department responded to the situation that day and discovered a victim who had been shot in the leg. The victim was transported to a St. Louis hospital.

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Editor’s Note: Attempting to navigate to an article on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website titled “Employee or Independent Contractor? A Guide to the New Rule” on May 7th resulted in a “Page Not Found”  message. From Economic Policy Institute:   May 2 – DOL announced their intent to stop enforcing the 2024 final regulation (or “rule”) on […]

Almost immediately after Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost's election as Pope, the question emerged: is the pontiff a fan of the Cubs or the White Sox?

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure to stop gym and fitness centers from cancelling or changing benefits of a promised lifetime membership. “We all know the feeling of being swamped by memberships and subscriptions, the last thing we need is a price hike on what was a promised rate.” said Belt (D-Swansea). "This legislation makes sure gyms and fitness centers are honest with their members." Belt’s measure is designed to prevent fitness centers and gyms from changing prices or reducing benefits for any “lifetime membership” price they advertise. If a fitness center wants to change prices or benefits for one of these contracts, they would have to clearly disclosure their intention when the gym membership contract is being signed. “What we are trying to do here is uphold a standard for consumers,” said Belt. “Deceptive tactics looking to squeeze money from our residents will not be tolerated, no matter

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Travel + Leisure Magazine named Maplewood the best small town to retire in, and several other sources reported the news as well. Travel + Leisure — This Suburb Was Named the Best U.S. Small Town to Retire for Cost of Living, Crime, and Livability Kick 97.9 — Experts say the BEST place to Retire in […]

SPRINGFIELD – In a victory for working families struggling with the affordability crisis and deceptive corporate practices, the Illinois State Senate passed the Illinois Junk Fee Transparency Act ( SB1486 ) to curb the widespread use of deceptive and excessive junk fees. Economic Security Illinois Action put forward the legislation with lead sponsor Senator Omar Aquino and in partnership with Representative Bob Morgan and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. “As Illinoisans struggle with rising costs, we applaud Senator Aquino and the Illinois Senate for taking action to protect working families from hidden fees that hike up their bills,” said Erion Malasi, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Economic Security Illinois Action. “This bill empowers the Illinois Attorney General to crack down on businesses hiding real costs, and ensures transparency in pricing for the majority of businesses already playing by the rules. The price you see should be the price you

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