a Better Bubble™

Aggregator

Kaskaskia Regional Port District Installs New Conveyor

1 month ago

  The Kaskaskia Regional Port District, with a $2.7 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, completed the installation of a new conveyor at KRPD #2.  The conveyor is used to transload fertilizer from barge to Gateway FS. The old conveyor exceeded its life span and was in desperate need of replacement.  The project also includes Gateway FS’s expansion […]

The post Kaskaskia Regional Port District Installs New Conveyor appeared first on St. Louis Regional Freightway.

Jasmine Thomas

Learn About Spirituality and Soul Travel at Free Conversation to Raise Your Spiritual IQ

1 month ago
ALTON - You can learn more about who you are at an upcoming free conversation about spirituality. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, community members are invited to River Bend Yoga in Alton for “Soul Travel Explorations,” the final installment of the three-part “Raise Your Spiritual IQ!” series. This final conversation will talk about who you are as Soul, an “eternal, creative spark of God,” explained organizers Sheila Aehle and Chuck Frasher . “Soul travel is a unique experience that each of us can have,” Frasher said. “We’re Soul. We’re not just this physical body that we’re in right now. We’re in the physical universe experiencing many different things, but ultimately, we’re meant to learn to find our way back to God. We are sparks of God. We are divine in that we can connect to divine love, which emanates from God and flows back to God. Soul travel is that experience of finding a way to trave

Continue Reading

The History and Significance of Tax Day in the U.S.

1 month ago
Did you know that in 2020, the IRS processed nearly 150 million individual income tax returns? This staggering figure not only highlights the scope of Tax Day but also underscores its integral role in the American economy and society. Tax Day, which falls on April 15 (or the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday), is a date that resonates deeply within the fabric of American life. But why does this day command so much attention, and what is its historical significance? The Origins of Tax Day The roots of Tax Day can be traced back to the early 20th century. While the U.S. government had collected taxes in various forms since its inception, the modern income tax system began with the 16th Amendment in 1913. This amendment authorized Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states based on population. Initially, the tax was aimed at the wealthiest Americans, with rates that started at just 1% but quickly escalated during World War I to fund military

Continue Reading

Tarlton Expands Construction Finance Team

1 month ago
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, expands its construction finance team through the promotion of Holly Kinney to director of corporate finance, with Daccota Lenny serving as assistant controller. Kinney joined Tarlton in 2018 as an assistant controller and most recently served as controller. In her new role, Kinney is […]
Dede Hance

This Day in History on April 15: Boston Marathon Bombing

1 month ago
April 15 is a date that has witnessed some of the most significant events in history, spanning various domains such as politics, arts, disasters, and advancements. Let's turn to 1947, when Jackie Robinson made history by breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. On this day, Robinson played his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers, forever changing the landscape of American sports and society. His courage and talent paved the way for future generations of athletes of color, and he became an icon of the civil rights movement. Robinson's legacy extends beyond baseball, as he exemplified the struggle for equality and social justice, inspiring countless individuals to fight against racial discrimination. In 1961, another pivotal moment occurred when the United States launched its first manned space mission, the Mercury-Redstone 3, also known as Freedom 7. Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space, albeit for a brief 15-minute flight, but it was a crucial step

Continue Reading

Massive Pallet Fire Engulfs Eco Recycling Solutions Early Tuesday, April 15, 2025, In East St. Louis

1 month ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - Multiple fire departments responded early Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to a large fire at a pallet recycling company in East St. Louis. The call came in at 1:30 a.m. for a fire at Eco Recycling Solutions, located at 225 S. Main St. in East St. Louis. The company processes pallets by splitting them up and recycling the usable lumber, while unusable wood is mulched. The building was filled and surrounded by pallets, which contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. Firefighters from more than 10 departments, including East St. Louis, Cahokia, Worden, Fairmount City, Sauget, Freeburg, Scott Air Force Base, Marine, Grantfork, Washington Park, Hollywood Heights, Alhambra, Prairietown, Holiday Shores, and other area departments, worked to contain the blaze. Some of the company’s trucks, trailers, skid steers, and mulching equipment were damaged, and there was a reported explosion involving one of the trucks. No injuries have been reported. The State Fire Marshal’s

Continue Reading

Eads at 150

1 month ago

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

The post Eads at 150 appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Myranda Levins