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From St. Louis Public Radio: According to St. Louis officials, 788 businesses had some level of damage from the May 16 storm. Many wards reported little to no damage; 10th Ward businesses suffered the most. Of the business owners who reported damage to the city, 260 businesses in the 10th Ward were damaged. Sixty-nine of […]

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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state and national transit leaders to celebrate 100 years of Chicago’s Union Station. Alongside Amtrak leadership, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi and Regional Transit Authority Chairman Kirk Dillard, Governor Pritzker touted Chicago’s status as a critical transit hub for the Midwest and entire nation. With over 100,000 passengers passing through each day, Chicago’s Union Station is the third busiest rail terminal in the United States. Located in the heart of the nation’s busiest freight rail hub, Union Station serves as a critical nexus for economic development and connectivity. “More than just a symbol of the power and the spirit of Chicago, Union Station is the center of the most important rail hub in America for Amtrak, freight, and commercial rail,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “In partnership with our friends at Amtrak and our Congressional delegation, our rail infrastructure

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From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Two historic Olive Street properties that once faced demolition will become a restaurant and dance venue. The Key Burger Bar and Boogie will feature a fast-casual burger bar with specialty toasted raviolis, cocktails and beer, along with a music and dance venue, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation said in a news […]

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The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District began contesting that its unpaid bills were wiped away after abandoned property went through a city tax foreclosure. Neighborhood rehabbers were worried.

Authorities last week tied the two men’s murders to the rape case against Lavor Harmon, now also charged with domestic assault.

From St. Louis Magazine: Some people call them carriage houses. Others say “mother-in-law suite” or “granny flat.” However you want to refer to a smaller, independent unit on the same lot as a bigger house— think of a garage converted into an apartment—a bill working its way through City Hall could make it much easier […]

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From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis County is withholding more than $271,000 from a long-time contractor until it completes work on a North County police precinct. A County Council member said last month that the building had “a punchlist as long as (her) arm,” but officials in County Executive Sam Page’s office say the […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Concert Band continues its summer season with a free concert on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. This week’s performance, titled “A Musical Potpourri,” offers a lively mix of pieces that reflect the range and interests of the band’s musicians. The program features a blend of concert classics and stage favorites, including Holst’s Second Suite in F, the lively Amparito Roca, and Mancini Magic. Broadway medleys from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and Man of La Mancha round out the evening with familiar and beloved melodies. Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Chapter Ed of PEO Sisterhood, a local group that helps women pay for school. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a relaxed evening of music in the park. Follow the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more

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From Construction Dive: In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Construction Dive’s Uncertainty Series delves into how this lack of clarity is affecting contractors and what the future holds. Read the previous article here. In a construction market hungry for clarity, […]

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ALTON – Food is Love is thrilled to announce our 12th Free Block Party for Good, happening this Friday, July 25th from 2–4 PM at The Soulcial Square (located at Market & 5th Street in Alton). We’re teaming up again with our incredible, award-winning partners — The St. Louis Area Foodbank, OSF Healthcare, and Theodora Farms — to deliver an afternoon of joy, nourishment, and neighborly care. This community celebration is open to everyone and will feature: Free fresh produce from Theodora Farms Grocery giveaways courtesy of the St. Louis Area Foodbank Free health screenings provided by OSF Healthcare Hot, delicious food truck meals – served with love by our Currency of Caring network “This isn’t just a block party — it’s a love letter to our community,” said John Michel, President of the Food is Love Foundation. “Every plate we serve, every bag of produce we give, every smile we share is part of our mission

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From Architect: Robotic applications in building construction are increasingly used for fabrication, such as constructing 3D printed concrete walls or installing roof shingles. Another rapidly growing area is finishing. One of the first painting robots was developed in the 1960s in the Trallfa factory in Bryne, Norway. With only two joints and an adjustable spray […]

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Celebrating the 2025 Winners The Lawn & Garden Awards Committee celebrates the beauty and pride of homeownership in St. Louis Hills by recognizing residents for their exceptional landscaping, gardening, and […]

BELLEVILLE/EAST ST. LOUIS - In February 2011, Truman Smith was shot and killed in East St. Louis. Fourteen years and five months later, charges have been announced thanks in part to a few Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students. SIUE Criminal Justice students have teamed up with the Illinois State Police (ISP) to solve cold cases in the Metro East. As part of this program, students reviewed Smith’s death and worked with ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 special agents to solve the case, which ultimately led to first-degree murder charges against 34-year-old Alan Davis of East St. Louis. “We don’t realize sometimes that these cases don’t wrap up in 52 minutes like with a television show,” said ISP Director Brendan Kelly. “It is a long process. It is a complicated process, and there’s often times where things can seem hopeless, but you just have to stay after it and hope for a break. This is an example of that.”

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Authorities identified the man as 28-year-old Dillan Goodling, of St. Charles, who was walking to see his wife who works the nightshift at business nearby.

GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon Village Board members are set to consider a study to explore the feasibility of expanding and upgrading the village’s police station. The Glen Carbon Police Department aims to partner with FGM Architects Inc. on an agreement “to perform a feasibility study for expansion of the police department,” according to a memo from Police Chief Todd Link to village officials. Under the current proposal from FGM, the full scope of the project would include the following upgrades: The Police Department’s locker rooms and restroom facilities would be expanded, allowing for separate accommodations for men and women. Additional lockers would also be installed to meet future staffing demands as “the current number of lockers is insufficient.” The fitness room may be relocated as part of a building addition into the existing courtyard, as the facility’s current fitness room reportedly “lacks sufficient space for gy

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BELLEVILLE - The Illinois State Police (ISP) and students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have partnered to solve several cold cases in the region. The partnership started in 2022. SIUE Criminal Justice students worked with ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 special agents to identify three women who were killed by serial killer Maury Travis in 2002. Their work also led to charges against Alan Davis for the murder of Truman Smith in 2011. “It's one thing to study in the classroom. It’s another thing entirely to see your work bring real answers and real closure to a grieving family,” said Ryleigh Franklin, an SIUE graduate involved in the program. Each semester, SIUE students review cold cases and choose to focus on ones they believe they can help solve. Students have also created a “Murder Book” with searchable information for cold homicide cases in the Metro East. The three Jane Does, believed to be victims o

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