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Elton John has revealed on social media that he’s been struggling with an eye infection that has affected his vision.“Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection…

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Well, here’s a not-so-fun new twist in the search-and-seizure narrative. Car owners are being deprived of their vehicles just because cops think footage of a crime may have been captured by the car’s on-board cameras. Tesla’s vehicles carry more cameras than most. Added to the cars as a way to protect owners — either by […]

From Construction Next:  Having adequate cash flow is always a concern for construction contractors. Pay lags and delays can cripple a construction firm financially and, in the most extreme cases, force them to close their doors. Cash flow impacts every facet of a construction business. From hiring to marketing, investing in machinery and ultimately, the […]

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  Hammer & Steel Inc., a Hazelwood-based distributor of deep-foundation drilling and pile-driving equipment in the United States and Canada, has partnered with a private equity investor. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Argonaut Private Equity announced Monday that what’s now called Hammer & Steel Global LLC is part of it’s Fund V portfolio. An […]

From Riverbender.com:  Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $26.5 million in funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Every community in Illinois deserves up-to-date water […]

GLEN CARBON — The Schmidt triplets of Father McGivney Catholic High School are off to a promising start for the 2024 boys cross country season. Aidan, Liam, and Connor Schmidt posted impressive times at the Mascoutah Cross Country Invite this past weekend. The Schmidt triplets are Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athletes of the Month, highlighting their contributions to the Griffins' cross country and track teams. Aidan Schmidt finished as the Griffins' second runner, placing 28th with a time of 17:56 in the three-mile race. His brother, Liam Schmidt, followed in 38th place with a time of 18:21, while Connor Schmidt secured the 63rd spot. The triplets also showcased their talents at the Illinois State Boys Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston last spring. The foursome of Tyler Ahring, Liam Schmidt, Levi Huber, and Will Rakers improved their 4 x 800m relay time to 8:30.55, finishing in 20th place. This marked a significant improvement, as the

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From National Catholic Reporter: In another time, if there were a reference to “vocational education” at the secondary school level in U.S. Catholicism, it would likely be about a high school seminary. But today, some Catholic high schools are acknowledging that college may not be the ultimate path for all of their students and are […]

Residential construction spending dipped slightly last month, but take a look at the longer term: The pre-pandemic growth trend is strong because it was a rebound from the 2006-09 housing bust. But post-pandemic growth is even stronger. Adjusted for both inflation and population growth, residential construction is 20% higher than in 2002 and 28% higher ...continue reading "Raw data: Residential construction spending in the US"

Two women face criminal charges after they allegedly left three vulnerable adults locked in a hot car while shopping in St. Charles County.

A woman has been charged after authorities with the O'Fallon Missouri Police Department accused her of stealing nearly $50,000 from her employer along with an additional $9,000 on a victim's credit card.

Saint Louis Public Schools has been operating under an emergency transportation plan for several weeks.

September is National Preparedness Month. The 2024 theme encourages everyone to talk about emergencies and take steps to get ready and stay safe.

O'FALLON — Ruth Ann Grandcolas, a cherished figure in the Belleville East High School community, died on Aug. 30, 2024, at the age of 90. Known for her dedication and kindness, Ruth served as the principal's secretary at Belleville East High School for 35 years before retiring in 1999. Ruth's long-standing commitment to the school and students earned her a place in the Belleville East Hall of Fame. Ruth was born in 1934 and graduated as the valedictorian of her class at Belleville East in 1952. She continued her education at Millikin University. She married her high school sweetheart, Al Grandcolas, and they shared 39 years of marriage. Ruth is survived by her two sons, Mike and Jeff Grandcolas, and her five grandchildren: Michelle Howard, Andrea Piorkowski, Carly Irvin, Corinne Brownlow, and Caitlin Grandcolas. Additionally, she leaves behind five great-grandchildren: Kade, Levi, and Elyn Howard, and Jax and Ethan Piorkowski. Ruth was predeceased by one of her sons, Tim. Ruth'

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The former Jennings finance director has sued the city alleging Mayor Gary Johnson created "intolerable working conditions" that forced her to resign.

The shooting happened in the parking lot of the Mobil gas station at 1515 North 13th St.

ALTON - The Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation will host its 15th annual Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners and Fish Hookers Ball to raise money for a new ambulance. On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, community members can enjoy raffles, a live auction, skeet and trap shooting, a quail flush, a steak dinner, live music from the Glendale Riders, and more at Nilo Farms. The money from ticket sales and the raffles will go toward the Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation. They hope to raise $200,000 to purchase a new ambulance for Alton Memorial Hospital. “Everyone at some point in their lives has to use an ambulance,” said Shannon Fraley, who organizes the event. “Unfortunately, that is a true statistic. So we’ve got to make sure that we have top-notch equipment.” Alton Memorial Hospital (AMH) and their ambulances service 374 square miles in Madison, Macoupin and Jersey counties, according to Jason Bowman. Bowman, emergency medical services manager

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If you've been seeing murals pop up all around the City of St. Louis area, there's all a reason behind it.

MONROE COUNTY - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 6 was requested to assist with the investigation of a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Hanover Road, approximately a quarter mile west of IL Route 3, at approximately 3 p.m. on September 1, 2024. Preliminary reports indicate that a Waterloo Police Department officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on IL Route 3. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle was discovered on Hanover Road, involved in a single vehicle crash. The crash resulted in the tragic loss of one occupant, who was pronounced deceased by the Monroe County Coroner's Office. Another occupant was airlifted to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, while two other juveniles were transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At the request of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the ISP Zone 6 Investigations and Traffic Crash Reconstruction Teams responded to the

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Missouri voters are likely to support an abortion rights ballot measure this fall that would reverse the state's near-total ban through a constitutional amendment, new research finds.