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Albion West End Goes Out For Bid. New Renderings.

11 months ago
From CityScene STL:  Central West End’s Albion West End tower at Kingshighway and Lindell has gotten to the bidding process. The project has appeared on the SLDC Planroom website for subcontractors to bid on different aspects of the project. Clayco is the general contractor. The Lamar Johnson Collaborative is the architect. Koplar Properties and Albion […]
Dede Hance

How Downtown St. Louis Won–and Lost–in Jefferson City

11 months ago
From St. Louis Magazine:  A solid hit and a whiff: That’s how boosters of downtown St. Louis saw the legislative session that wrapped last week in Jefferson City. A new entertainment district designed to beef up security and ensure event revenue was carved into statute—something that several of the biggest business names in town had […]
Dede Hance

Beloved Bethalto Father Faces Medical Bills and Storm Damage - Community Rallies To Help

11 months ago
BETHALTO - Friends of Larry Anderson have launched a fundraiser to assist the family as they face multiple hardships, including unexpected medical and dental expenses and damage to their home caused by recent storms. The fundraiser, organized by Bridgett Jacquot on behalf of Anderson’s family, aims to raise $5,000 to help cover temporary housing and medical bills. Anderson and his family have struggled to get their insurance company to inspect their storm-damaged home, leaving them with unsafe living conditions and financial strain. Larry Anderson, described by his friends as a kind and hardworking individual, is known for bringing positivity to his workplace by sharing stories from his childhood in rural southern Illinois. His friends emphasize his caring nature and faithfulness, noting his willingness to support others. The fundraiser page encourages donations and sharing to support the family during this difficult period. Anderson’s friends also ask the community to

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What’s Inside The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton

11 months ago
From RiverBender:  At a recent “What’s Up Downtown” meeting, the CEO of The Wedge Innovation Center shared more about what’s in the building and how the community can engage. Scot Heathman was named the CEO of The Wedge prior to its opening in April 2025. He explained that The Wedge is a space for the […]
Dede Hance

MODOT Fully Opens New I-55/Hwy. 67 Roundabout South of Festus

11 months ago
From Leader Publications:  The Missouri Department of Transportation fully opened a new roundabout constructed in the southeast quadrant of the I-55/Hwy. 67 interchange south of Festus on May 17. Northbound I-55 traffic exiting at the Festus exit (Exit 174) to travel southbound Hwy. 67 will now use the now fully open roundabout to access Hwy. […]
Dede Hance

Trump Admin Forcing African Countries To Embrace Elon Musk’s Starlink If They Want To Continue Receiving Lifesaving Aid

11 months ago
You can’t say that Elon Musk hasn’t gotten his money’s worth after spending $277 million to help buy Donald Trump an election victory (that’s not including the $44 billion Musk spent on turning Twitter into a right wing propaganda mill). The end of the numerous investigations into labor, environmental, and consumer fraud abuses alone have […]
Karl Bode

April Architecture Billings Index Reports Another Month of Decline

11 months ago
From The Architect’s Newspaper:  In its April Architecture Billings Index (ABI), the AIA shared that billings have dropped “in 28 out of the past 31 months.” This last month was no exception: April reported a score of 43.2, a decrease from March’s 44.1—any number below 50 indicates a decrease in billings from the previous month. […]
Dede Hance

Grafton's Music in the Park Free Concert Series to Return this Summer

11 months ago
GRAFTON - Grafton’s famous Music in the Park series will start next week. From 7–9 p.m. every Thursday night starting on Thursday, May 29, and running through Aug. 28, 2025, community members can come to Grove Memorial Park in Grafton for a free concert. Peg Brooks, who organizes Music in the Park, encourages people to stop by and enjoy the experience. “It’s everything you could want for a feel-good night,” Brooks said. On May 29, attendees can enjoy music by Starlifter, U.S. Band of Mid America. Brooks said booking this band was her “biggest goal” for the season, and she is pleased to welcome the band to Grafton to kick off the free concert series. On June 5, Scott Lantham & Karl Holmes Duo will play, followed by HOOKie on June 12. Outlaw Opry brings the country on June 19, and classic rock lovers can enjoy The OWLS on June 26. To celebrate Independence Day, the Gibson Girls will perform gospel and patriotic music on July 3.

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Jersey Community Middle School Releases Quarter 4 Honor, High Honor Roll Lists

11 months ago
JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School has proudly announced their full lists of High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. HIGH HONOR ROLL 7th Grade Trey N. Alich Wade R. Ball Georgia A. Cazier Makayla M. Chapman Charlie M. Charlton-Stierley Aislynn C. Christen Emersyn J. Cole Lillie M. Cornelius Kaylee M. Cunningham Kyle A. Darr Kadence Dobson Henry D. Dohrn Ayden S. Droege Logan T. Dunham Stella M. Egelhoff Kenna L. Erwin Addison J. Fessler James D. Ford Charles R. Friedel Davis J. Frost Jayden L. Fry Olivia D. Funk Cadence M. Goodey Liam P. Graham Reid K. Graham Bentley W. Grasle Maci E. Gray Fallin M. Green Emmitt M. Grizzle Ruiz Aubrey A. Hargrave Izabella R. Hernandez Sophia M. Herter Harper L. Hill Charlotte F. Hinkson Brody A. Hoyt Austin Huang Evelyn M. Hughes Sullivan E. Hutchens Harmony M. Jantzen Blake J. Jones Paige M. Jones Cullan J. Kinser Connor J. Kirkendoll

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