From Digital Journal: Enterprise Contracting, Inc., a leading residential restoration company in the Midwest, is challenging industry norms by excelling in roofing and storm damage restoration under the leadership of Co-Owner Anna Lee. In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Lee is proving that a woman-led company can not only compete but outperform. “When people […]
BELLEVILLE - Belleville Township High School District 201 has announced the selection of Dr. Marshaun Warren as its next superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Warren, who has over 20 years of experience in education and administration, is currently serving as the district's Assistant Superintendent. In this role, she has been instrumental in recruiting high-quality educators and promoting educational excellence within the district. In a statement, Dr. Warren expressed her commitment to preparing students for success in various paths, including the workforce, college, or military service. She emphasized the importance of strong community engagement and responsible financial management as part of her vision for the district. Dr. Warren and her family reside in Belleville, where she said she looks forward to continuing her work in building a strong, innovative, and inclusive educational environment.
COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Madison and St. Clair counties during March. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working the detail will be watchful for motorists who show signs of impaired driving, operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, and transporting open alcoholic beverages, as well as improper seatbelt and child restraint usage, distracted driving, and other Illinois Vehicle Code violations. Alcohol and drug impairment are estimated to be a factor in more than 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. There is one alcohol-related
From St. Louis Business Journal: A plan to create a German village at the Millennium Hotel property was among the proposals considered for redevelopment of the vacant site downtown, with a pair of local developers involved in the bid. Gateway Arch Park Foundation, which has the 4.2-acre Millennium Hotel property at 200 S. Fourth St. under contract […]
ALTON - Alton Main Street hosted its quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” meeting on Feb. 26, 2025, to share information about businesses and happenings in downtown Alton. Stakeholders spoke about plans for their businesses and organizations. Alderwoman Betsy Allen invited the community to a flood mitigation meeting to take place at Alton City Hall on Feb. 27, 2025. Chantel Morrigan shared an update on Jacoby Arts Center’s new location at 208 State Street. Megan Tyler spoke about her organization Sacred Spaces of CARE and their work in the community. Julie Harper introduced her new artist collective, Bluff City Bazaar. Father Garron Daniels shared more about the happenings at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Joan Meier from Wisdom Qigong Meditation introduced her practice at Radiance Yoga. Betsy Allen said that the flood mitigation meeting will inform community members about proposed flooding solutions in the City of Alton, including a floodwall. She said
Ed Martin has been in the news for firing Department of Justice employees. Long ago in Missouri, he went after my job after I reported on one of his botched firings.
From First Alert 4: ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Mercy Hospital South announced it’s expanding and redesigning its entire emergency department, with the $75 million project kicking off in September 2025. According to a release, the redesign will expand the existing emergency department from 39,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet. The additional […]
Just over a week after cancelation, Annie Malone May Day Parade organizers announced the historic St. Louis celebration is back on.
The St. Louis family services organization has run the parade in the city for the past 115 years, but announced on Feb. 18 that this year's celebration was canceled. Organizers blamed the cancelation on increasing economic challenges.
That decision was reversed by organizers on Thursday, saying the parade will happen on May 18. The reason for the change is unclear,…
From KSDK: ST. LOUIS — After two years of renovations, a historic St. Louis building will finally reopen to the public. Gateway Arch National Park announced Wednesday that the “Old Courthouse” building on Market Street will reopen its doors on May 3. The site’s history as the location of the first two trials of Dred and Harriet […]
From KSDK: ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Symphony Orchestra‘s long-awaited return to Powell Hall is happening this September after two years of construction. It’s been 10 years since the project designs and task force were formed, with funding coming from the state, family foundations and individuals. This will mark the 146th season of SLSO. A ribbon cutting […]
Look, sometimes you make mistakes. Maybe you send an email to the wrong person. Maybe you accidentally buy the wrong kind of pasta sauce at the grocery store. Maybe you accidentally dismantle critical global health infrastructure. These things happen! At least, that’s what Elon Musk wants us to believe. At yesterday’s first official Musk/Trump administration […]
From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: ST. LOUIS — A $1.2 billion plan to revitalize a neglected industrial strip south of downtown has hit a second delay, leading to concerns from city development officials on the project’s future. St. Louis-based Good Developments Group told the city that, by December 2023, it would have purchased all […]
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has some not-so-nice words about Perry Farrell in the upcoming book Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival. As its title suggests, the book goes into…
EDWARDSVILLE — A group of talented students from Edwardsville High School has earned recognition by being selected for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State ensembles. The festival will take place from January 30 to February 1, culminating in a performance at the Peoria Civic Center. The selected students include Liv Warner (Soprano I), Henry Winslow (Tenor I), Owen Zuercher (Bass I), and several others who excelled in their respective categories. The full list of students includes: David Maloney (Bb Clarinet) August Meiser (Double Bass) Daniel Tossey (Bb Clarinet) Mark Hill (Bass I) Savannah Kohlmiller (Alto II) Lucy Schapman (Soprano I) Alan Chen (Violin) Karis Chen (Violin) Adam Cundiff (Cello) Lyla Hahn (Cello) Gwen Harkey (Violin) Ian Kim (Viola) Luci Klingensmith (Oboe) Addie Lingafelter (Violin) Lily Reynolds (Cello) Miko Shimizu (Viola) Maya Taylor (Viola) Ben Waymire (Double Bass) Amelia Zhang (Viola) Students who score at the
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