EAST ST. LOUIS – Felicia D. Harris, a 44-year-old woman from Belleville, has been charged by a federal grand jury with four counts of interstate transportation of a security obtained by fraud. Harris, who is employed at the U.S. National Geospatial Agency in St. Louis, is accused of falsely applying for, accepting, and spending more than $20,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for personal expenses. The charges stem from alleged activities between February and May 2021, during which Harris is said to have received $20,614 in PPP funds that she was not entitled to. According to court documents, she then used misinformation to apply for loan forgiveness, which was subsequently approved. In response to financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration implemented the PPP to offer relief and forgivable loans to struggling businesses. These loans were intended to offset operational costs such as payroll, employee benefits, and facility
The incentive offers a carrot to prospective developers and signals that St. Louis is anxious to help revitalize the vacant, former hotel just a few blocks from Ballpark Village.
It was a partial Black Sabbath reunion at the inaugural International Day of Birmingham on Tuesday.The band originated in Birmingham, and Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward both attended…
The Senators led the Illinois delegation in calling for federal assistance for seven counties SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) applauded the Biden Administration for approving Governor JB Pritzker’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the State of Illinois, to support seven Illinois counties in recovering from severe storms in which more than 40 tornadoes spun through Central and Northern Illinois and downstate Illinois flooded between July 13 and July 16, 2024. On August 29, Durbin and Duckworth led the Illinois delegation in sending a letter to President Biden in support of Governor Pritzker’s request for federal assistance. “Severe summer storms have become increasingly common, placing strain on communities left in its wake. This summer, Illinois saw tornadoes, flooding, and damaging winds that put Illinoisans in danger
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and have awarded 137 scholarships totaling approximately $264,400.00. SIBA solicits candidates for the SIBA Scholarships in the fall and requests that all information be submitted by November 1, 2024 for the SIBA Education Committee to meet and make their selections. To be eligible for a […]
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) attended a Carrollton Community Unit School District #1 school board meeting in support of parents who are concerned about a book being used by the school. Rep. Miller showed the parents' support for protesting the use of a book which they say contains language graphically mocking Jesus Christ, disparaging Christianity, engaging in racial slurs against African Americans, and obscene sexual acts, which violate the values of the community. Representative Miller addressed the parents and the school board with the following statement: “I am here tonight because parents reached out to me concerned about a vulgar and graphic book that is being used in their child’s classroom against their wishes. “I know that you agree with me that the quality of books used in the classroom matters, because your district policies state that all materials should ‘enrich students’ and ‘contribute to a sense
GODFREY - St. Ambrose will host its annual Applefest to provide family-friendly fun while raising money for the parish and school. From 5–10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, kids can enjoy games, inflatables, bingo and more at St. Ambrose at 820 W. Homer M. Adams Parkway in Godfrey. There will be food and beverage tents available until 11:30 p.m. on both nights. Porch Cafe will play from 7–11 p.m. on Friday, followed by Flip the Frog from 7–11 p.m. on Saturday. “It is by far the parish and the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, so it’s a huge draw,” said Brian Estes, one of the organizers. “It’s just a great community event that brings the whole parish pretty much together.” Community members from across the Riverbend are invited to attend. Estes said the games and inflatables are a lot of fun for the kids, and the adults enjoy hearing the bands and spending time with other local families.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong appears in the new campaign for Marshall’s new Monitor III A.N.C. headphones.Armstrong is seen in the clip wearing the headphones while walking down the street, oblivious…
Owner Ymani Wince said the book store will transition to a new model “that will allow us to engage with the community in even deeper ways — through pop-ups, events, and literacy initiatives.”
SOUTH ROXANA – The South Roxana Police Department has announced that 15-year-old Joselyn Luckinbill, who was reported missing on September 24, 2024, has been safely located thanks to the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies across Madison County and the State of Missouri. Joselyn was found at a residence in South Roxana. "We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the community members and the numerous departments participating in the search," said South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles. "Their commitment and cooperation were instrumental in ensuring Joselyn's safe return." Chief Coles emphasized the importance of providing support and resources to youth who may be struggling. "Our youth must know they are not alone and that resources are available to help them through difficult times," Coles said. "Our local schools, churches, and community centers are fantastic resources for support. Educational institutions, in particular, have professionals trained to hel
Lynyrd Skynyrd was forced to cancel their concert Tuesday in Anchorage, Alaska, so frontman Johnny Van Zant could be with his daughter, who was dealing with a “medical emergency.” “Early this morning, Johnny Van…
Editor’s note: This five-day series explores the priorities of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as they consider the upcoming presidential election. With the outcome expected to be close, these “swing states” may decide the future of the country. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Some voters are already casting early ballots […]
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