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For the first time since 2022, gas prices nationwide are past an average of $4.00 per gallon, and fuel prices in Illinois are among the most expensive.

The City is entering this spring better prepared than it was one year ago, following investments, structural reforms and ongoing improvements.

Revitalizing neighborhoods isn’t just about buildings—it’s about belief.

At Tower Grove CDC (TGCDC), one of our most important roles is being a consistent, credible voice that champions neighborhoods others may overlook. We help tell the story of what’s possible—highlighting the assets, Incentives, loan programs, the architecture, the location, and most importantly, the people who are willing to invest their time, capital, and energy.

That kind of “cheerleading” matters more than it might seem. Investors—especially local, mission-driven ones—don’t just need deals. They need confidence. They need to know they’re not alone. They need to feel like there’s a team around them helping navigate risk, solve problems, and stay the course when things get tough.

That’s where TGCDC steps in.

We connect investors to resources, share practical tools, and offer real-time guidance based on experience in the field. Whether it’s advising on property management systems, navigating problem properties, or facilitating introductions to partners and public officials, we help reduce friction so progress can continue.

Just as importantly, we stay engaged.

Neighborhood revitalization is not a one-time transaction—it’s a long-term commitment. Markets shift. Challenges arise. But when investors feel supported, they’re far more likely to stick with it, reinvest, and grow their impact.

And when they succeed, the neighborhood succeeds.

“TGCDC didn’t just give me advice—they gave me the confidence to stay in the game. When things got tough, they helped me see the bigger picture, stay focused, and keep moving forward. That kind of support is what turns individual investments into real neighborhood momentum,” Dutchtown Developer/Investor Chad Hammons

From vacant to vibrant doesn’t happen overnight. It happens because people stay focused on the long term appreciation—and because organizations like TGCDC make sure they don’t have to do it alone.

This is a photo from a developer’s tour in 2018.

DID YOU KNOW? Garcia Properties Leader, Berto Garcia, did his first Historic Preservation Tax Credit Project, with his brother Ivan, in the Shaw neighborhood based on a suggestion/advice from TGCDC? Their business has grown because of their use the Historic Preservation Tax Credits.

Revitalizing neighborhoods isn’t just about buildings—it’s about belief.

At Tower Grove CDC (TGCDC), one of our most important roles is being a consistent, credible voice that champions neighborhoods others may overlook. We help tell the story of what’s possible—highlighting the assets, Incentives, loan programs, the architecture, the location, and most importantly, the people who are willing to invest their time, capital, and energy.

That kind of “cheerleading” matters more than it might seem. Investors—especially local, mission-driven ones—don’t just need deals. They need confidence. They need to know they’re not alone. They need to feel like there’s a team around them helping navigate risk, solve problems, and stay the course when things get tough.

That’s where TGCDC steps in.

We connect investors to resources, share practical tools, and offer real-time guidance based on experience in the field. Whether it’s advising on property management systems, navigating problem properties, or facilitating introductions to partners and public officials, we help reduce friction so progress can continue.

Just as importantly, we stay engaged.

Neighborhood revitalization is not a one-time transaction—it’s a long-term commitment. Markets shift. Challenges arise. But when investors feel supported, they’re far more likely to stick with it, reinvest, and grow their impact.

And when they succeed, the neighborhood succeeds.

“TGCDC didn’t just give me advice—they gave me the confidence to stay in the game. When things got tough, they helped me see the bigger picture, stay focused, and keep moving forward. That kind of support is what turns individual investments into real neighborhood momentum,” Dutchtown Developer/Investor Chad Hammons

From vacant to vibrant doesn’t happen overnight. It happens because people stay focused on the long term appreciation—and because organizations like TGCDC make sure they don’t have to do it alone.

This is a photo from a developer’s tour in 2018.

DID YOU KNOW? Garcia Properties Leader, Berto Garcia, did his first Historic Preservation Tax Credit Project, with his brother Ivan, in the Shaw neighborhood based on a suggestion/advice from TGCDC? Their business has grown because of their use the Historic Preservation Tax Credits.

Heart has been added to the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, taking place May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.The event celebrates recordings being inducted into the Grammy…

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SHILOH - The Shiloh Police Department is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Tuesday, March 31, 2026, behind brush along a tree line at a residence in the 2100 block of Clairmont Drive, authorities said, noting that the woman appeared to have been dead for an extended period and that an autopsy is pending. The St. Clair County Coroner's office has identified the woman as Sahab Naheed, 30. Naheed had been reported missing by her family in early December 2025.

Missouri lawmakers are considering a set of bills with the goal of restricting kids' access to social media and AI chatbots, with supporters saying it helps protect children, and opposers saying it puts privacy and free speech in jeopardy.

Lawmakers in Jefferson City are considering several proposed constitutional amendments this year. including one that deals with term limits for members of the Missouri General Assembly.

A federal judge doesn’t trust the city to do the right thing. So she's forcing the city to put up or shut up.

FOSTERBURG — A suspect was taken into custody just after noon Thursday, April 2, 2026, after barricading inside a home in the 5000 block of Fosterburg Road, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido confirmed. Pulido confirmed the apprehension shortly after noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He said the roadway near the scene “will be opened shortly" when he commented. Pulido said the subject was involved in a domestic-related incident and made threats. Metro

ST. LOUIS - A man has been charged after shooting and killing a woman after a vehicle crash Tuesday night in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 5100 block of Cote Brilliante in the city’s Kingsway West neighborhood. When officers arrived [...]

A former HR manager in Jefferson County is accused of stealing more than $100,000 during her first 90 days on the job by creating fake employee aliases and routing payroll funds into multiple bank accounts, according to newly filed charges.

Back in October, Meta announced that its new Instagram Teen Accounts would feature content moderation “guided by the PG-13 rating.” On its face, this made a certain kind of sense as a communication strategy: parents know what PG-13 means (or at least think they do), and Meta was clearly trying to borrow that cultural familiarity […]

Pittsburgh native Bret Michaels is part of the entertainment for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in his home city.The Poison frontman and rapper Wiz Khalifa, a fellow Pittsburgh native, are…

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging for a swift passage of legislation to permanently allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline and bring long term certainty, as Trump’s tariffs and global instability are driving up costs and squeezing Illinois farmers. “Mounting pressure on the agriculture economy can be traced directly back to recent federal policy decisions,” wrote Governor JB Pritzker. “From the devastating effects