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Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 3. The reading is up 0.3 months since August 2024. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for August. […]

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WorkRise, a research-to-action network on jobs, workers, and mobility, is conducting a national survey to inform policies that deliver real results for workers and local economies. WorkRise is hosted by the Urban Institute. This survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes, is a chance to shape where evidence, investment, and innovation go next. […]

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(The Center Square) – Virginia is leading 21 states in a federal appeals case that could decide how much control religious organizations have in choosing their employees.

After touring to celebrate the 40th anniversaries of R.E.M.’s Murmur and Fables of the Reconstruction, actor Michael Shannon and his musical partner Jason Narducy are taking on another one of the band’s classic albums.The duo just announced dates…

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SPRINGFIELD – As Bright Start 529 turns 25, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing record asset growth to more than $14 billion for Illinois’ flagship 529 college savings plan. The news comes as the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office kicks off College Savings Month, which falls in September. Sponsored and launched by the State of Illinois in the year 2000, the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan is designed for higher education savings. Treasurer Frerichs also sponsors Bright Directions, a 529 plan for families who prefer to work with a financial advisor. Over the past 25 years, more than 250,000 students have used their IL 529 college savings funds to attend hundreds of universities, colleges, trade schools, vocational programs and apprenticeships. “Parents can sleep better at night knowing they’re prepared to pay for future education when the time comes,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “As a father of two toddlers, I know firsthand

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ALTON - The first Food is Love Festival is coming to the Alton Amphitheater. From 5–9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, community members can enjoy music and food while raising money for Currency of Caring, an initiative that provides free meals to community members in Alton and the Greater St. Louis region. Comedian and organizer Jus Blaque hopes the festival is a fun chance to help others. “We just want to make sure that we are taking care of folks as best we can,” she said. “I’m real big on community. I’m real big on making sure that we take care of our community. If we do take care of our community, our community will take care of us.” With a variety of food trucks and food vendors slated to be at the festival, Jus Blaque promises “plenty of wonderful food” in addition to the entertainment. Murphy Lee and Kyjuan headline the event. They will be supported by Fresco Kane, Potzee, and Gusto. “Of course, we want t

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There’s no slippery slope here. The bigoted fiends have already claimed the bottom of the hill for themselves and now they’re bringing in the earth-moving equipment in hopes of creating an ideological Mariana’s Trench. Thanks to Trump’s resurgence, no one in power needs to pretend this is a good-faith effort. All that remains is seeing […]

Boeing workers since July have rejected three contract offers from the company.

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures (BF) Program is helping 18-year-old Somarie Chanice Rose Robinson get closer to what she wants most to do in life. Robinson is studying to pass her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). To enroll participants in the GED course, the BF program utilizes one of its community partners, Bonita Forker, of the Business Services Team at St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Workforce Development. And in Robinson’s spare time, she is thrilled to work at Gateway Pet Guardians, 725 N 15th St. in East Saint Louis. “I walk dogs, feed cats and dogs and give medication,” said Robinson, who began working at the clinic in November 2024. “I fill out reports if an animal is limping, throwing up or is in pain, so they can be looked at or treated by a vet. I also restock linens and toys for our animals, spend time with them and give them love.” “I wanted

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The deadline for submitting an application has already passed, but homeowners who have incomplete applications may seek walk-in assistance from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Sun Chaser Mini can charge any mobile phone, tablets, cameras, watches, and toys. This power bank’s 10,000mAh capacity takes care of it all. It has a built-in Qi-standard wireless charger and 3 USB ports so you can charge up to 4 devices at once. This water-resistant, solar-powered power bank is perfect for indoors or […]

CELEBRATION HONORS BLACK HISTORY Free celebrations for St. Louis area residents on Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 will each feature a historical performance aboutf Missouri’s Underground Railroad For the first time, the 2025 Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration will be a two-part event on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Missouri […]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Oversight Committee hearing with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel. Durbin’s opening statement condemned Patel’s partisan and incompetent mismanagement of the FBI, highlighted the unprecedented purge of FBI officials, shared reports that Director Patel initiated loyalty tests, criticized his fumbling of Epstein-related materials, and denounced his release of false information about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Key Quotes: “After his second election, in an unprecedented move, President Trump forced out Director Wray and nominated Kash Patel, arguably the most partisan FBI Director ever. Director Patel came to the FBI with a political mission. He wrote : ‘the rot at the core of the FBI isn’t just scandalous, it’s an existential threat to our republica

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Additional plans boost expansion cost to $116 million.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday that’s intended to avoid a shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.  But GOP leaders opted not to negotiate the legislation with Democrats, who may be needed to approve the bill in the House and will be required to […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Jill Abernathy is organizing a fundraiser to support Anna Albinson, a member of the Triangle H Farm barn community in Edwardsville, after she was injured in an accident involving one of the horses. The incident, which required hospitalization, has led to mounting expenses for Anna’s family, including costs for meals and parking. Anna Albinson sustained multiple fractures, including injuries to her spine, ribs, pelvis, and sacrum. Despite the severity of her injuries, doctors determined that surgery was not necessary. After receiving care from the medical team, Anna was discharged and returned home, where she is now resting and beginning occupational and physical therapy. Tom Albinson, who provided updates on Anna’s condition, expressed gratitude for the support from the Triangle H barn community and credited Anna’s fitness and helmet for helping prevent more serious injury. “Because of you and others, Anna is now upstairs resting and on the road

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will host a series of State of Illinois Career Fairs this September. These events will take place across multiple regions, providing community members with the opportunity to explore job opportunities with the State and connect directly with hiring managers. “We are committed to building a strong, skilled, and diverse workforce throughout Illinois,” said Raven A. DeVaughn, CMS Director. “These career fairs give us the chance to meet job seekers where they are and to help connect them with careers that make a difference in our communities.” All events are free and open to the public, including career changers, college students, first-time job seekers, and mid-to-senior-level professionals. Job seekers will be able to meet with representatives from various State agencies offering roles in healthcare, education, engineering, finance, corrections, and more. Openings include entry-level,

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ALTON - The 24th annual Vintage Voices tours encourage community members to learn more about Alton residents buried at Alton City Cemetery. Planned for Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2025, these walking tours take attendees through the cemetery to different gravestones, where an actor tells the story of the person buried there. Tours will take off every 15 minutes from 12–2:15 p.m. on those dates. There is also a non-walking performance at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at St. Mary’s Middle School. “We’re actively selling tickets and hoping for big crowds, which we don’t really have to hope for — they just come. It’s amazing,” said Jody Basola. “These actors put their heart and soul into becoming the person they’re portraying…Some people are just amazed at what they’ve heard, and that means so much to us. People come year after year, and every year they walk away with something new that hit them.” Basola explained that

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