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CHATHAM - Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement concerning the tragic crash that occurred in Chatham: “I am horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of children and numerous injuries in Chatham this afternoon. Our community lost a group of bright and innocent young people with their whole lives ahead of them. Parents said goodbye to their kids this morning not knowing it would be the last time. My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they’re experiencing – something that no parent should ever have to endure. MK and I extend our prayers and deepest condolences to everyone impacted by this unspeakable tragedy. “Illinois State Police has begun working with the Chatham Police Department to investigate the incident and will provide the public with more information when it becomes available. My office is closely monitoring the situation and is ready to support in any way that we can. We are grateful for all the first

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  The largest homebuilder in the state of Missouri and one of its key contractors have ended their working relationship and are facing off in court, with competing claims of breach of contract and fraud. McBride Homes, the Chesterfield-based homebuilder that is the largest in both the St. Louis region and […]

Top executives from Boeing, MEMC, and other industry leaders are gathering to discuss the future of advanced manufacturing in St. Louis.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

GREENVILLE – Greenville University has announced the commencement schedule for the Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies, which will take place from May 8 to May 10. The theme, "Rise Up, God's Still Rolling Stones," reflects the spirit of the graduating class and the weekend's events. The master schedule for Greenville University’s Commencement Weekend is as follows: Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:00 p.m. – SENIOR MUGGING | Ruby E. Dare Library steps Friday, May 9, 2025 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – ALMOST ALUMNI SENIOR BREAKFAST | Tidball Alumni House Seniors receive their first alumni t-shirt 5:00 p.m. – GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY CHOIR CONCERT | Wilson Recital Hall - Whitlock Music Center 6:00 p.m. – CLASS OF 2025 PHOTO | Front steps of the Ruby E. Dare Library 6:30 p.m. – IVY CUTTING (Immediately follows class photo) | Hogue Lawn For traditional students, this silent ceremony symbolizes the end of their university

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Billy Joel's signature song is the newest member of the Spotify Billions Club."Piano Man," the title track from Billy's 1973 breakthrough album, has hit 1 billion streams on the music streaming…

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SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi concluded a three-stop “Trump Tariff Tour” across Illinois to highlight the destructive economic impact of President Donald Trump’s blanket tariff policies. From Chicago to Atlanta to Urbana, Congressman Krishnamoorthi heard directly from small business owners, farmers, and workers about how Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs, shrinking margins, and threatening jobs across the state. “Whether it’s a family farm, a neighborhood kombucha brewery, or a local produce distributor, Illinois businesses and working families are footing the bill for Donald Trump’s reckless tariff war,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “These tariffs are a hidden tax on hardworking families and small businesses, and they’re already doing real damage to our economy. Illinoisans shouldn’t have to pay the price for Trump’s self-inflicted economic wounds. It’s time to end these

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education has officially elected new officers. During a special meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025, the Board seated its three new members — Sara Bauer, Matt Breihan and Alma Carver — and reinstated Scott Ahart to the Board. Members also elected Bob Paty as president, Carver as vice president and Breihan as secretary. “As president, I recognize it is my responsibility to represent all citizens of District #7,” Paty said. “As a Board, we must pledge to work on behalf of all students and employees and ensure that they have every opportunity to succeed in a safe and positive environment.” During the special meeting, Carey Francis read out the vote results and Chief Judge Christopher Threlkeld guided the newly elected members through the oath of office. He also provided the student oath of office to Claire Johnson, the new student representative. Following the special

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John Viviano founded the original grocery in 1950. It will close May 3.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the nationwide sale of E15 gasoline – gasoline blended with 15% ethanol – during the summer driving season. This action follows Budzinski and her bipartisan colleagues urging President Trump to grant the waiver. “High blends of biofuels help folks save money at the gas pump, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, cut carbon emissions and support critical markets for Illinois family farmers. I’m pleased to see the Trump administration taking this step to allow the sale of E15 and ultimately provide more certainty for producers and consumers at a time when they need it most,” said Budzinski. “Now, Congress should work to pass legislation, like the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to codify year-round, nationwide E15.” Last week, Congresswoman

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting community stakeholders to join team members, students and alumni in a retrospective and celebration of the past year’s progress made toward the college’s strategic plan. The third annual State of Trailblazer Nation is set for 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre. “Our students are our most important priority,” said President Ken Trzaska. “Your support and advocacy are critical and appreciated. They provide our team the opportunity and resources required to serve our students and communities at a high level.” The college’s strategic plan is a three-year rolling plan that is refreshed annually. It is grounded in four key directions, each of which comprises a list of measurable aspirations to move the college forward: KD1: Create Enrollment and Retention Improvements KD2: Invest in Program and Curriculum Development KD3:

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Siblings are the truest and purest forms of love! Joshua, age 9, and Serenity, age 6, embody this wholeheartedly.

A spokesman for the sheriff’s office said he did not know how much the office was paying the lobbyists.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Trump, supporting a challenge to the Trump administration’s early termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haitians. TPS is a critical humanitarian program established by Congress in 1990. It allows nationals of designated countries to remain in the United States due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster or extraordinary and temporary conditions in their home countries. “Haitians who hold TPS designations have been forced to flee their home country due to conflicts and environmental disasters in their home country. Temporary Protected Status helps these immigrants who are eager to contribute to their new communities to do so while working toward a better life for their families,” Raoul said. “I am the proud son of Haitian immigrants, and I know firsthand that Haitians

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The grocery store will close this weekend after 75 years on The Hill.