This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. A federal employee who is helping the Trump administration carry out the drastic downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency’s dismantling, a ProPublica investigation has found. Gavin Kliger, a 25-year-old Department of Government Efficiency aide, disclosed the […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Foster’s Light in the Dark will host their second annual fundraiser to further their mission of honoring those lost to drug overdose and suicide. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, community members can stop by the Edwardsville Moose Lodge at 7371 Marine Road for a chicken dinner. A portion of the proceeds benefit Foster’s Light in the Dark, a nonprofit that aims to create a memorial park for community members who have lost their lives to substance use and mental illness. “Our loved ones, yeah, they died,” said Christina Foster Beegle. “But they’re on the other side wanting us to live a life that they never got to. And that’s how we can memorialize them.” Foster Beegle, who is in recovery herself, started Foster’s Light in the Dark after losing three brothers to suicide and her best friend to an overdose. Over the past year, she has worked hard to spread awareness and raise money for the memorial
The first official anthology of The Doors is getting a wide release in May.The book Night Divides The Day: The Doors Anthology originally went on sale as a limited-edition release back in February, but…
From St. Louis Business Journal: A judge has paused the multimillion-dollar court case between homebuilder McBride Homes and one of its major contractors, possibly pending arbitration. In an order issued Wednesday after a hearing Tuesday, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Rich Stewart said that since McBride chose to in February take construction contractor Builder’s Bloc to arbitration […]
From Industrial Safety and Hygiene News: Workers are dying and being injured on the job, and the Trump administration and DOGE are putting them at greater risk by enacting policies that will create deplorable working conditions, according to a new report released today by the AFL-CIO. Ahead of Workers Memorial Day, the AFL-CIO released its […]
Kadean Construction joined BJC HealthCare for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the new $14.6M addition to the Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Medical Office Building. This milestone event marks the continuation of enhancement of healthcare services for the Sullivan community. Key stakeholders, including hospital administrators, physicians, and local dignitaries attended the ceremony and […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: A year ago, a Wall Street Journal report rattled St. Louis’ reputation and confidence, describing the region’s downtown as a “real-estate nightmare” and cautionary tale for other U.S. cities struggling with office districts that lost their vibrancy during the COVID pandemic. The national publication’s characterization of St. Louis’ challenges drew prickly responses […]
“ARP Rockstars” is a video series by TradesFutures that celebrates and highlights the work of instructors, directors, and coordinators within their Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (ARPs). It was launched in honor of National Apprenticeship Day. The series aims to recognize and showcase the dedication of individuals involved in these programs. Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (“ARPs”) are educational […]
Neal Richardson, who has served for the past four years under former Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, was voted out by the board of the St. Louis Development Corporation in a morning meeting.
The company – which distributes appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment – has hired a CFO with over 20 years of senior executive experience.
CHATHAM — Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said at a press conference on Thursday, May 1, 2025, that early evidence suggests the recent Chatham crash may have developed because of some type of medical emergency involving the driver. Kelly said at this time, ISP can report initial toxicology test results are negative for alcohol and controlled substances. “Some evidence has been developed into a medical emergency leading up to crash,” Kelly said at the press event. However, he emphasized that the Illinois State Police investigation is ongoing and no final conclusions have been reached. “We follow the facts to come up with conclusions,” Kelly said. “Conclusions have yet to be determined.” The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as 44-year-old Marianne Akers of Chatham, was uninjured and taken to a hospital for evaluation, but was released. Kelly again identified the crash victims at the press conference as Ainsley
ST. LOUIS – Today is a disappointing day for our community and for the city as a whole. The St. Louis Development Corporation’s Board of Directors has made the decision to release Neal Richardson, a dedicated leader who has tirelessly worked to foster development and economic growth in our city, particularly in North St. Louis. Neal Richardson’s leadership has been instrumental in driving initiatives aimed at revitalizing our neighborhoods and empowering residents. Most notably, Mr. Richardson was the driving force behind the creation of the North Side Economic Empowerment Center, a vital resource designed to support North City residents in starting and growing small businesses. His commitment to ensuring that development benefits all corners of our city, especially the underserved North Side, has been truly commendable. “In a political climate where equity is threatened and DEI programs are being dismantled, frameworks like Mr. Richardson’s Economic Justice
The upcoming 40th anniversary of Live Aid will be celebrated with a new docuseries.Live Aid: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took On the World is a four-part series set to premiere July…
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