In 2024, the Forum convened partners from the AEC fields, higher education institutions, workforce development entities, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, civic groups, Union Apprenticeship leaders, US Department of Labor, industry associations, and other interested parties. The goal was to define and create targeted career pathways in the AEC fields that do not […]
EAST ST. LOUIS – A jury has convicted Nirav B. Patel, a 44-year-old illegal immigrant from India, for his role in a fraudulent scheme that targeted elderly victims across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, defrauding them of more than $400,000. The verdict was reached after a trial that highlighted the complexities of an imposter scam that exploited vulnerable individuals. Patel was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and one count of illegal entry into the United States. The jury's decision was announced in a federal court in East St. Louis. Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Patel traveled to victims’ homes to collect cash and assets. He was arrested in April 2023 in Edwardsville while attempting to pick up $35,000 from a retiree. Over the course of the scheme, Patel made six trips to collect or attempt to collect a total of $403,400 from victims. Patel’s illegal presence in the
Ebony Lewis and Nathan Lewis of Godfrey met on August 18, 2018, and have shared significant milestones, including when they wed on January 17, 2025. In the submission, Ebony Lewis expressed what makes their relationship special, stating, "Our ability to grow together and apart. Realizing that life is short and not fearing the unknown of our future together." The couple also reflected on a cherished memory from their anniversary trip to Orange Beach in 2024, where they became engaged and discovered they were expecting a child during the same weekend.
Emily Tavis was on a first date in December when she looked up and realized they were driving past the downtown Kansas City, Missouri, intersection where a bullet ripped through her leg at last year’s Super Bowl victory parade. “Oh f—,” Tavis said, bewildering her date. She lives 35 miles away in Leavenworth, Kansas, and […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall on canned tuna products sold at several different retailers including Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Costco.
Reflections Unveiled: Contemporary Portraiture in the Digital Age explores the dynamic realm of contemporary portraiture in the context of the digital age. In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act , which would support financially vulnerable rural hospitals facing risk of closure. The legislation would update Medicare’s “Critical Access Hospital” (CAH) designation so more rural hospitals can qualify for this financial lifeline and continue to serve their communities with quality, affordable health care services. Small and rural hospitals are the backbone of their communities, and often the largest employers, contributing nearly $5 billion in direct spending on payroll, goods, and services in Illinois. Yet more than 135 rural hospitals have closed nationwide in the past dozen years, an estimated 50 percent of rural hospitals ran operating losses last year, and more than 400 hospitals are facing closure risk. “Rural hospitals are the backbone of the communities in Illinois and across
Over the years Brenda Gilliam has collected thousands of images to use as inspiration for future paintings, grouped by subject matter. These images are comprised of her photos and sketches, […]
This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who […]
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
Most of the public’s responses are unrelated to the committee’s mandate or are spam, Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman says. Several have included the script of the “Bee Movie.”
LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]
With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]
The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]
SPRINGFIELD – Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow is coming to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 12 . Crow’s is a career beyond dreams, with songs that defined the third wave of feminism, sweeping the pop charts without losing any edge and enough wide-open Midwestern joy to captivate the world. Her first nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide; seven charted in the Top 10, and five were certified for Multi-Platinum sales. “Since 1994, Sheryl Crow has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in country-rock music,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “Her music lifts people up, brings them together, and we can’t wait for that to happen at the Illinois State Fair.” “We are thrilled to welcome Sheryl Crow back to the Grandstand stage after 29 years,” said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark . “Her extensive music catalog wil
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