MASCOUTAH - Lukas Fournie, a farmer from Mascoutah, is spearheading a fundraising campaign to recover from significant damage caused by a recent tornado last weekend. The storm destroyed his shed and severely damaged much of his farming equipment, prompting Fournie to seek financial assistance to rebuild and repair his family farm. The tornado struck late Friday night, March 14, 2025, leaving Fournie and his family in urgent need of support to restore their livelihood. "The shed is gone and most of the equipment has major damage," Fournie said regarding the fundraiser. He emphasized the importance of the family farm, saying, "We love our family farm; it's our way of life, and we need to get it back up and running." He said the funds raised would be used to rebuild the shed, repair grain bins, and address damages to the house, farm vehicles, and personal vehicles. Fournie expressed gratitude for any donations, and said, "We would appreciate any donations to help build our farm and
Moog Music has announced a new collaboration with Rush rocker Geddy Lee.The company is debuting a new synthesizer, the Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D. It takes inspiration from the…
From the Influential Project Manager: When I think back to my first major project in 2013, I still cringe. It was a disaster – no organization, constant miscommunication, moving targets, unhappy stakeholders, and a team on the verge of burnout. The entire process felt chaotic and broken. “Is this normal?” I asked a senior colleague […]
ALTON - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and community members came together to discuss proposed cuts to Medicaid and how the impact this would have on the disability community. On March 20, 2025, IMPACT Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Alton hosted a roundtable discussion with Budzinski and Medicaid recipients and providers, as well as representatives from Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Illinois DHS Rehabilitation Services, IMPACT CIL and the Illinois Council of Developmental Disabilities (ICDD). People shared their personal experiences with Medicaid, and Budzinski said she would take these conversations back to Washington. “I’ve talked about the numbers, but this isn’t just about the numbers. This is about people’s lives,” Budzinski said. “This is about their livelihoods. This is about making sure that we have healthy communities. So I’m going to be fighting like hell in Washington, D.C., to make sure that these cuts
From the American Institute of Architects: The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 45.5 for the month, indicating that a majority of firms are still experiencing declining firm billings. Billings were flat early in the fourth quarter of 2024 but have softened significantly since then. February also marked the first month since the height […]
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure to expand career and technical education programs to support regional manufacturing. “A lot of kids grow up thinking that college is the only option to be successful, and while a four-year degree is great, there are plenty of high-paying jobs in the manufacturing industry that young people may not know about,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “For many jobs, kids might become interested because of a parent or family member, and we want to open the door for other youth without similar experiences. Further, for kids who may already be interested in technical education, this bill would give them the experience they need to get a job right away.” Senate Bill 58 would expand a current program that is successful in other parts of the state to the Metro East. The program allows manufacturing companies to partner with local community colleges and high schools to set up technical training programs that woul
Over the past several years, CIC St. Louis has housed over 1,300 companies with more than 13,000 total employees. Over 1,100 companies have “graduated” (defined as leaving the CIC facilities for their own spaces). Globally, CIC companies have raised over $17 billion in venture capital; total capital raised is closer to $74 billion.
After having lawn care equipment stolen from their garage last week, a south St. Louis couple found their property being sold online and alerted police.
Over the span of a few weeks, fires have broken out across the state, causing hazy skies for everyone, reduced air quality, and forcing evacuations in some areas.
GRAFTON - Raging Rivers WaterPark is thrilled to kick off its 36th season with an exciting Spring Sale on admission tickets! From March 21st to March 28th, you can purchase Any Day Admission tickets for just $24.99 online at bit.ly/RiversSpecialEvents . This special offer provides up to $15 off gate admission prices for ages 3 years old and up - making it the perfect opportunity to plan your summer fun. After the Spring Sale ends, one day admission tickets will only be available to purchase starting on May 1st. The park will officially open its gates on May 17th and operate through September 7th, with months of thrilling water attractions and fun events. Highlights of the season include: Big Red Day Firetrucks & More World Wide Technology Raceway Days Magical Mermaid Mondays Family Fun Nights Fireworks Nights New this year, Raging Rivers is enhancing the guest experience with FREE fountain drinks included with admission and season passes, ensuring visitors stay refreshed
Letter To The Editor: Dear Voting Citizens of Alton, I am writing this letter to joyfully endorse Mayor David Goins for re-election to a second term as Mayor of Alton. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mayor Goins for many years, dating back to his time as a dedicated police officer in our community. His commitment to public service has always been evident, and it has been a privilege to serve alongside him on the Alton School District Board of Education. During his first term as mayor, David has demonstrated exemplary leadership, addressing the needs and concerns of our community with professionalism and integrity. David came into office facing a financial deficit, bank reconciliations not up to date and the challenge of whether or not payroll could be made. He was able to turn the financial deficit into a surplus, bring the bank reconciliations up to date and reverse the worry of making payroll. David had to come in and stabilize the city’s finances
WOOD RIVER - Wood River’s Tropical Sno location is once again open for the season. Located at 1368 Vaughn Road in Wood River, Tropical Sno will serve the community’s favorite sno cones and, new this year, Dippin’ Dots. Owner David Zimmer is excited to engage with the community once again. “Summer is always awesome when it comes around,” he said. “Everybody is about done with winter by the time we open up. Everybody likes to sit out on the patio and enjoy some Tropical Sno.” Zimmer also owns Tropical Sno, Dippin’ Dots and Lotus Energy in Edwardsville, which is open year-round. He is excited to expand to the Wood River location for the third year in a row. Zimmer predicts the introduction of Dippin’ Dots will be popular in Wood River. The Wood River Tropical Sno also has a drive-thru, which many community members take advantage of in the hot summer months. While school is in session, the Tropical Sno stand’s
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