Hundreds of new laws take effect in 2025, impacting the minimum wage and how Illinoisans can get IDs, cancel their gym memberships, manage subscription renewals, clear their criminal records, use Artificial Intelligence and more.
ST. LOUIS -- A creative partnership decades in the making is bridging nostalgia and innovation. It all started in the 1980s when Ted Koplar brought the Japanese anime Voltron to U.S. audiences through KPLR-TV in St. Louis. “It was my father’s crazy idea to take this Japanese anime, turn it into a kid’s show, and [...]
The co-founders of a St. Louis-area private equity fund are in conflict over management fees and whether the partners received fair share when they ended the partnership.
ALTON — Eric Sykes officially began his role as the new theater director for the Alton Little Theater on January 1, 2025. His appointment comes with significant support, as local entrepreneur Eddie Sholar and the Village Dispensary announced on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, that they have made a substantial donation to the theater . The unexpected donation from Sholar and the Village Dispensary company has provided a crucial lifeline for the theater during a major plumbing issue . Village Dispensary and Sholar have donated the full amount needed to repair the sewer problems. “We are just beyond blessed by our community which is helping us through this tough time,” Sykes said. He described Sholar and his staff as a “godsend” and commended the Village Dispensary for their commitment to supporting the local arts. “Eddie walked in and saved us,” Sykes added, highlighting the positive impact of the donation on the theater’s future. Sykes has bee
From Area Development: You can’t raise real cows in Indiana. And, you can’t create fake cows in Alabama. This anti-everything sentiment can be observed across the U.S. Why? A new form of NIMBYism. The result? A challenging landscape for private sector investment and potential death knells for hundreds of communities. A few months ago, I […]
Ever wonder what it would sound like if Stewart Copeland played in Limp Bizkit?The former Police drummer is the latest participant in the YouTube channel Drumeo's viral series, which challenges drummers…
From REJournals: PACE Loan Group closed a $35 million C-PACE loan for a 300,000-square-foot studio complex in Chesterfield, Missouri, authorized by the St. Louis Clean Energy Development Board through the Missouri Energy Savings Program. This is Missouri’s largest PACE project financed to date. The facility, made up of five sound stages, is geared toward the […]
The ruling came hours after lawyers for state and county leaders again argued the case, this time in front of the Eastern District Missouri Court of Appeals.
From KMOV: The city is in its final stages of seizing the Railway Exchange Building through eminent domain from its current owners, Florida-based Hudson Holdings. Neal Richardson, the president of the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) said city officials have met with parties with ties to the building, including Hudson Holdings. A process is currently […]
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement agencies in the nation’s capital were closely monitoring security Thursday following a terrorist attack in New Orleans and a vehicle explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The violent incidents took place just ahead of several high-profile events in Washington, D.C., including the swearing-in of the new Congress on […]
The Missouri Court of Appeals officially ruled in favor of Governor Mike Parson over St. Louis County Executive Sam Page on Thursday afternoon in appointing the county's next prosecuting attorney, ending a months-long political showdown over who has authority to make that decision.
ALTON — Eddie Sholar, an owner of the Village Dispensary in Godfrey, emphasizes the importance of community engagement and support as the cannabis industry continues to evolve in Alton. On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, Sholar announced the Village Dispensary's biggest community service project since it opened for business at 110 Northport Drive in Godfrey, and this time, it involves the Alton Little Theater. Alton Little Theater at 2450 Henry Street in Alton announced recently it needed $50,000 to repair a major plumbing issue . When Sholar and his staff spotted the news about the theater's sewer issues, they knew it was an opportunity for them to step in and make a difference. Village Dispensary and Sholar have donated the full amount needed to repair the sewer problems. Sholar said the sewer issue was a tremendous catastrophe for ALT, but now the organization can look for bright things ahead. He said the Village Dispensary staff was looking for a big way to give back to the region
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: The oldest half of the Kirkwood Community Center is getting the boldest update in the second phase of an ongoing $11 million renovation. Built in 1966, the original three-story community center included a 400-seat theater, gymnasium, meeting rooms, recreation offices, warming rooms and a skating rink. The building was expanded in 1992 […]
Elon Musk is once again threatening to sue over speech he dislikes — this time, over factual headlines about a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck. But not liking how a story is framed doesn’t make it defamatory. For a statement to be defamatory, it must be false, damaging, and published with “reckless disregard for […]
To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]
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