Build My Future® STL is a two-day construction career and industry showcase that includes hands-on exhibits and virtual reality simulations centered on the building trades and broader construction industry. On Wed., April 30 and Thurs., May 1 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, nearly 3,000 students from more than 70 high schools across 15 counties […]
WASHINGTON — The legal battle over a Biden-era climate program ramped up late Wednesday when an appeals court halted a federal judge’s ruling requiring the disbursement of those funds. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will keep funds frozen in Citibank accounts while a […]
WASHINGTON — The legal battle over a Biden-era climate program ramped up late Wednesday when an appeals court halted a federal judge’s ruling requiring the disbursement of those funds. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will keep funds frozen in Citibank accounts while a […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hear oral arguments next month over President Donald Trump’s efforts to restructure birthright citizenship, though the justices won’t decide on the merits of the case just yet. Instead, they will choose whether to leave in place nationwide injunctions from lower courts that so far have […]
Rick Spector has been named president of L3 Corp., the real estate company announced Thursday. Spector joined L3 Corp. from JLL in 2019. He takes over the role from founder Craig Wielansky, who has assumed the role of chairman of the company. “Founding L3 Corp. has been the honor of my professional life,” Wielansky said in a […]
A documentary about Scottish rockers Simple Minds is set to hit U.S. theaters in June.Deadline reports that Greenwich Entertainment has picked up the North American rights to Simple Minds Everything…
Sue Pruchnicki, Principal at Bond Architects was recently honored for her volunteer work by the Wyman Center, a nonprofit working to help teens and young adults realize their potential. Pruchnicki has been volunteering with Wyman since 2022 when she and former board chair, Amy Berg began discussing the idea of a constructions trade program at Wyman. […]
Greater St. Louis, Inc. announced on April 15 that it has added two new members to its staff leadership team. Joining GSL are Jeff Mazur as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer and Allison Roberts as Senior Vice President for Administration. Roberts will start at GSL effective Wednesday, April 16, and Mazur will join […]
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville High School Tiger Talk Podcast Network visited Springfield recently to meet with Illinois State Representative Katie Stuart and veteran journalist Jak Tichenor, gaining firsthand experience in media production and state government. Sponsored by Dave Lipe and Nicole Pontious, the student podcast network includes two shows: The Jungle, the official EHS sports podcast, and Tiger Spotlight, which highlights the local community. During the trip, students toured the Illinois Capitol’s House Floor and participated in a question-and-answer session with Tichenor, who has covered the state capitol for more than 30 years and hosts the Illinois Lawmakers television program on WSIU-TV. The visit aimed to provide students with professional insights beyond local reporting, allowing them to observe political processes and media production in action. Stuart shared her experiences in politics and engaged with the students before a legislative session. Since
From S. M. Wilson’s Beyond the Build: Selecting a construction manager is a crucial decision that can impact a project’s timeline, budget, and overall success. Whether it’s a commercial development, educational facility or healthcare project, having the right team helps ensure smooth execution. The Role of a Construction Manager A construction manager (CM) serves as […]
From Brookings: As a group, the nation’s 55 major metro areas shifted from a historic population decline in the peak pandemic year of 2020-21 to a gain of 2.3 million residents in 2023-24, with immigration from abroad accounting for almost all of that increase. Only one of these 55 metro areas (Memphis, Tenn.) lost population […]
Editor’s Note: St. Louis Native Gabe Fleischer began writing Wake Up to Politics in 2011 as a high school student. From Wake Up to Politics: I wasn’t planning to write again (yet) about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the migrant deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador despite an order protecting him from being sent there, but […]
As the St. Louis Blues march on to playoffs, head coach Jim Montgomery pulled off a feat rarely accomplished over the course of NHL history. He was fired by one team and led another to the playoffs in the same season.
The top Republican in the Missouri House said Thursday that a proposed constitutional amendment to ban abortion approved by his GOP colleagues doesn’t go far enough to protect victims of sexual assault. House Speaker Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit was the lone Republican to vote against sending the bill to the Senate on Thursday. He […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Ivy Hall Dispensary has a major celebration planned to mark 4/20. On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the holiday commonly known as 4/20 will commence at Ivy Hall at their new location in Edwardsville. Director of Marketing Jonny Boucher said this “wacky holiday” will include deals, gifts and more for community members who stop by the store between today and Sunday. “It’s the biggest celebration of our industry, and it’s just so much fun,” he said. “On Sunday, it’s going to be a big ol' party.” Starting at 8 a.m. on April 20, the first 100 customers will receive a golden Easter egg with a prize inside. Prizes range from a $500 Visa gift card to a $250 tattoo voucher, with plenty of other prizes including gift cards to local restaurants and stores. Boucher emphasized the importance of collaborating with local businesses like this. The Edwardsville dispensary is Ivy Hall’s tenth location in the state of Illinois,
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