EDWARDSVILLE - Framing his remarks with a grateful glance to the past, a resolute look to the present and a hopeful glimpse into the future, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Nicholas Young will participate in the upcoming Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU). “From SIU to the World: Insights from the Class of 2025” will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 as a virtual panel discussion . Other student panelists include Paetyn Cage, SIU School of Medicine; Gavin Hardy, SIU Carbondale; and Diamond Jackson, SIU Carbondale Simmons Law School. Sheila Caldwell, EdD, SIU System Vice President for Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Chief Diversity Officer, will serve as the moderator. The panelists will shed light on the multifaceted aspects surrounding student success and the tangible benefits it provides for individuals and the broader educational communities across SIU campuses. Young,
From Multifamily Dive: Within its first five years in operation, Madison, Wisconsin-based multifamily developer Neutral has planned more than 1,000 new units, raised over $100 million in development capital and set its sights on building the largest mass timber structures in the country — all while the CEO was in his early to mid-20s. Nate […]
GRAFTON - Having been duly sworn in at the Jersey County Clerk’s office, Grafton City Clerk Jennifer Capler swore into office returning officials Mayor Mike Morrow, City Treasurer, Lisa Fitzgerald, Alderman Richard Mosby, Alderwoman Donna Smith and new Alderwoman Mary Jo Cote at the city council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. All electees ran unopposed. Mayor Morrow will continue to oversee the affairs of Grafton for the next four years which will include the ongoing project with the ferry committee working towards fulltime ferry service between Grafton and St. Charles, MO, improving city infrastructure and parks, and balancing budget details. Mayor Morrow presented retiring Alderman Andrew Jackson with a plaque of appreciation for his ten years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Grafton. During his decade-long tenure, Andy served as the City Treasurer, chairman of the City Finance Committee and numerous other select committees, culminating in time served
From New Geography: I went to St. Louis over the weekend, and I was reminded how much I love the way St. Louis neighborhoods look. The city has wonderful vernacular architecture that leads to beautiful neighborhoods at a human scale. That’s not true everywhere, since St. Louis has lost a lot of character through abandonment and […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education said Monday that it will resume collections May 5 for defaulted federal student loans. After pausing during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency has not collected on defaulted loans in over five years. More than 5 million borrowers sit in default on their federal student loans, and […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education said Monday that it will resume collections May 5 for defaulted federal student loans. After pausing during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency has not collected on defaulted loans in over five years. More than 5 million borrowers sit in default on their federal student loans, and […]
BioSpan Technologies, the Missouri-based leader in sustainable pavement preservation, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Nu Way Concrete Forms, the prominent St. Louis-based supplier of construction equipment and materials. The new relationship expands access to BioSpan’s environmentally friendly products, including OptiSeal™ concrete pavement sealant, to major construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest. “Our […]
From Construction Owners Club: A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) finds that project labor agreements (PLAs) used in Illinois construction projects do not significantly increase construction costs — and in fact, may increase competition among bidders. Researchers analyzed more than 2,500 bids across 773 Illinois Capital Development Board building projects, valued […]
From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: Mayor Cara Spencer began putting her stamp on the city’s high-profile economic development arm Thursday, replacing Neal Richardson with her chief of staff, Nancy Hawes, as chair of the organization’s board of directors. Even before she was sworn in, Spencer singled out the St. Louis Development Corp. as one […]
Editor’s Note: In April Construction Forum launched a Certified Survey Technician Apprenticeship which mirrors the kinds of positions discussed in this article. From The Wall Street Journal: Fatima el Idrissi makes $34 an hour in a New York City hospital lab, where she washes and sterilizes instruments used by surgeons. It’s double what she earned […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Plans to open the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on North Kingshighway are moving forward with a goal to expand the museum from one building into a plaza. Phase 1 will likely open in early 2026 in one of the buildings and include a few artifacts, renderings for the next few […]
From the University of Missouri: The University of Missouri’s transformative initiative to build a new, state-of-the-art research reactor — NextGen MURR — is officially underway with the signing of the first agreement, announced today. Mizzou will partner with a consortium that includes Hyundai Engineering America, the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), the Hyundai Engineering […]
Sammy Hagar is getting ready to share new music with fans.The rocker is set to release the new single “Encore, Thank You, Good Night” on Friday, which he wrote with…
WASHINGTON — State and local leaders and advocates from across the country called on the Trump administration Monday to immediately restart the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, saying the program’s suspension has harmed communities. President Donald Trump signed an order suspending the program on his first day back in office and the administration withheld funds appropriated by […]
stLouIST