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ALTON - Gary Chronister, a former Missouri inmate, continues to seek public assistance to manage advanced liver cirrhosis that he said was caused by untreated hepatitis C contracted during his incarceration. Chronister, in a message this week, said his funding situation is dire and he has a GoFundMe page to assist him in his moment of crisis. In a public appeal on a GoFundMe page , Chronister described his situation as a fight for survival and dignity. “I’m terrified of losing my home while I’m still trying to fight this disease,” he wrote in an update posted Aug. 1, 2025. He emphasized that donations would directly support housing costs, utilities, and urgent medical needs. Chronister urged those who believe in second chances and justice to consider contributing or sharing his story to help him maintain stability and focus on his health. “Even $5 or $10 makes a difference,” he said, expressing gratitude to those offering support. Chronister

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Five years ago, the parking lot of Mastercard’s St. Louis Tech Hub in O’Fallon sat eerily quiet. Inside, Ed McLaughlin, the company’s chief technology officer, stayed at his post, ensuring that the company’s global payment networks kept running, even as the world came to a halt. “It’s amazing to think (back […]

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GODFREY - Godfrey officials have announced a temporary closure of Ridgedale Drive starting Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025, to allow Illinois American Water and its subcontractor, Loellke Plumbing, to relocate a water main line. The closure is part of preparations for a future roundabout construction project at West Delmar and Homer Adams. The road will be closed to through traffic from West Delmar to Juniper Drive beginning at 7 a.m. and is expected to last at least one week during normal working hours. Staggered Type III barricades will be placed at both ends of the closure, with a full closure at the excavation site. A signed detour route using Juniper, Wannamaker, and West Delmar will be in place, and traffic control and signage will be established prior to the closure. Chris Sichra, Godfrey’s Public Safety Administrator and Emergency Manager, said that local first responder agencies, mutual aid partners including fire, police, and EMS, as well as local bus companies and the

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GRAFTON - Pere Marquette State Park has a variety of fall programs and activities for community members to enjoy. Lev with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is eager to share the park with the community at all of their upcoming free events. He encourages people to reach out with any questions and get ready for a great season at Pere Marquette. “I’m really excited about what’s going on at the park,” Lev said. On Aug. 15, 2025, the fun will start with a movie night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of IDNR. Families can come by Pere Marquette for a screening of “The Bee Movie” under the stars, complete with free s’mores. This event will go on rain or shine, and Lev encourages people to bring blankets and snacks. At 1 p.m. on Aug. 23, Lev will be teaching a “Wild Edibles: Forage, Learn, and Taste at Pere Marquette” class. Participants will learn how to identify common edible plants, and Lev plans to mak

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From St. Louis Business Journal: Missouri Senator Brian Williams on Thursday said he is entering the race for St. Louis County Executive. With his entrance in the race, Williams, a Democrat first elected to the state senate in 2019, emerges as a leading challenger to incumbent County Executive Sam Page, who was indicted last week […]

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Schnucks announced plans to build a brand-new grocery store to replace its current Creve Coeur location.

From St. Louis American: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced last week that the city has paused its certification programs for women- and minority-owned businesses “to assess next steps.” She also said city departments will not issue “any new non-emergency contracts” for construction projects that fall under the city’s Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) […]

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The state senator from University City will face County Executive Sam Page in next year's Democratic primary election.

A rural Missouri man has been charged with stealing approximately $5,000 worth of tools and equipment from a construction site. 

The City will contract with the United Way, which will seek proposals from non-profits to cover some of the expenses from the tornado response.

From KMOV: A day after announcing a pause on new contracts under its current minority- and women-owned business criteria, the City of St. Louis says it has hired a consultant to reevaluate those policies in light of shifting federal guidance. On Tuesday Mayor Cara Spencer reiterated that the decision had been a difficult one. Spencer […]

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Laborers Local 42 recently awarded three members’ children with $2,000 scholarships through the union’s annual Larry Flinn Memorial Scholarship program. The son of two other Local 42 members won a Missouri Kansas Laborers’ District Council (MKLDC) Opportunity Scholarship, which was also for $2,000. This year’s scholarship winners are: Not […]

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From Leader Publications: Motorists traveling on Hwy. MM between Hwy. 30 and east of Buckeye Valley Road can expect to encounter nightly roadwork as crews resurface the highway. Work on the stretch of the highway, which runs from House Springs to just west of Otto, began Monday, Missouri Department of Transportation officials reported. “(Hwy. MM) […]

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Songs by artists including Foo Fighters, Linkin Park and Green Day are featured on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 26, the latest edition in the long-running football video game series.Among the…

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From Construction Dive: A mismatch exists between the importance employers are putting on skilled trades and how the generation that’s newly joining the workforce views those jobs, a Harris poll finds. Gen Z, the oldest members of which are 28, is the age cohort least focused on skilled trades, in part because they’re misinformed about […]

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Two films, "Jacob Beats Up Nate" and "Summer 2001", are set to be filmed in St. Louis this month and next, and a local casting company is seeking extras for both films.