Def Leppard is giving fans a backstage look at their recent concert at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico.The band shared their first behind-the-tour video of 2025, highlighting the Jan.…
Six finalists were chosen to compete for the 2025 Global Impact Award to be presented by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Washington University.
From Labor Tribune: After almost 20 years, Laborers locals 42, 110 and 660 have rejoined the St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council, further unifying the construction and building trades in St. Louis region. “The Laborers rejoining the St. Louis Building Trades is long overdue,” said John Stiffler, executive secretary-treasurer of the Building Trades, following […]
ALTON - Hayner Public Library District has several events scheduled for the month of February. Executive Director Mary Cordes explained the library aims to offer a variety of programs that appeal to patrons of all ages and interests. With many upcoming events outlined in their recent newsletter , she hopes to see a lot of new and familiar faces at their programs in the coming weeks. “We’ve always got something going on,” Cordes said. “We’re trying to take a look at who our patrons are and what people have asked us for, and we’re trying to build programs on what we think and what we hope, by talking to people, people are interested in.” Cordes is especially looking forward to the Winter Reading Retreat, a quarterly social event that invites community members to the Alton Square Mall library for an evening of reading, snacking, crafting and socializing. From 6–7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, people are invited to stop by
Easterseals Midwest, a St. Louis-based nonprofit that provides services and support for people with disabilities, has filled a newly created leadership role from within the organization.
From Building Design + Construction: SmithGroup’s higher education leadership has identified key drivers shaping the dynamic landscape of higher education. To explore these trends, we convened thirty SmithGroup leaders, including data analysts, planners, architects, landscape architects and engineers, to discuss insights from our work with higher education clients across the U.S. These leaders are dedicated […]
GODFREY - Godfrey Fire Protection District responded to a small brush fire early Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2025, in the 2700 block of West Delmar. Assistant Chief Ben Hamberg and Probationary Firefighter Taul were dispatched to the scene, where their prompt action was crucial in extinguishing the fire quickly. The incident occurred shortly after sunrise, and firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread to nearby areas. "Thanks to their quick response and teamwork, the fire was extinguished swiftly, preventing multiple exposures from catching fire," the fire officials said. Following the successful operation, Brush Unit 1472 was expected to return to service within the hour. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the brush fire remains under investigation.
From Construction Business Owner: Not everyone is born to be a leader. The good news, however, is that leadership skills can be developed and refined over time, opening the door to career advancement and higher wages for many in the equipment manufacturing industry. According to leadership expert and CONEXPO-CON/AGG speaker Terry Tennant, who is a […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The city of St. Louis has moved toward acquiring the deed on the troubled Paul Brown Lofts downtown, with a goal of identifying a new owner to take over the large apartment property at Olive and North Ninth streets. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development planned to offer […]
SPRINGFIELD — Today, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) announced $6.5 million is available in competitive funding for the Officer Recruitment and Retention Grant . This grant aims to increase the quantity and quality of police officer recruitment programs across the State while also offering incentives to support officer retention. Units of local government, public institutions of higher education, and qualified nonprofit entities may apply for this funding. “ILETSB remains committed to supporting law enforcement agencies as they build strong, effective teams,” said Keith Calloway, Executive Director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. “This grant addresses recruitment challenges and invests in retaining experienced officers who are essential to community safety, and we strongly encourage all eligible entities to apply for this funding.” For many law enforcement agencies, the costs of
GLEN CARBON – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they unbox their futures through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. During this highly anticipated time of the year, girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire five important life skills – goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. All proceeds from cookie sales stay local to power Girl Scouts’ amazing experiences year-round. This year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program theme, Unbox the Future, aims to remove social barriers that often keep girls boxed in. When bold, goal-getting Girl Scouts sell a package of cookies, they’re doing much more than what’s seen at face value. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects,
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