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The lost grant funds make up only a tiny portion of the historical society's funds, but its director is speaking out to encourage discussion around federal funding cuts.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  St. Louis architecture firm Arcturis has been awarded a $58,570 judgment in a lawsuit filed against a developer who proposed a new hotel downtown. Arcturis, in the suit, filed Nov. 13 in St. Louis Circuit Court, alleged it is owed more than $50,000 for work it provided toward redevelopment of the […]

Beginning on February 5, 2025, the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten will host trivia nights every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. During the events, players can enjoy drink specials, including $3 aluminum […]

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Last week, we told the story of how the Communications Decency Act came to be. On this week’s episode of Otherwise Objectionable, we look at how it quickly went down in flames — except, of course, for the all-important Section 230. Episode 5: Blowback, and the Dust Settles Just four months after being signed into […]

The St. Louis County Police announced that they have identified the victim who was killed in a hit-and-run incident back on March 27.

President Trump continues dismantling climate policy with a move of questionable legality that benefits fossil fuels. States are sure to sue.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Andrew P. Blassie, the former Executive Vice President of the Bank of O’Fallon, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud and interstate transportation of funds obtained by fraud, totaling more than $2 million. The indictment alleges that Blassie, 69, engaged in a check kiting scheme during his tenure at the bank, which lasted from September 2023 to September 2024. According to the charges, Blassie is accused of inflating the balance of his personal checking account by depositing checks from accounts with insufficient funds at other banks and a credit union. This fraudulent activity reportedly allowed him to misappropriate nearly $2.7 million for personal expenses, using funds that belonged to the Bank of O’Fallon. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft emphasized the importance of fiduciary responsibility among bank officials, and said, “Senior bank officials must act as fiduciaries, not felons — they must serve th

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More than 150 culinary professionals from across the US have signed the letter, asking lawmakers to resist budget cuts to the food assistance program.

A state audit of the City of Arnold heads to court as the city claims it is trying to protect confidential records.

On Wednesday, Spire employees teamed up with a local nonprofit to transform a neglected lot into a flourishing one.

Federal grants intended for arts and cultural groups have also been canceled to reduce government spending by DOGE.

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum In August of 2015, Construction Forum met and interviewed Willy and Jabbock Schlacks, two young brothers from the Columbia, MO area who had a novel approach to the equipment rental business. They had just secured their first $2.1M in venture capital funding. They had a staff of 15. […]

Cara Spencer tapped into wide margins and higher turnout in South City to propel her to a mayoral race blowout Tuesday over incumbent Tishaura Jones.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court to defend the discretion of public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, to incorporate LGBTQ-inclusive books into their curricula without offering parents an option to opt out. The brief was filed in support of the respondents in Mahmoud v. Taylor and argues that the use of curricula with LGBTQ-inclusive books without an opt-out option falls within public schools’ longstanding authority to foster safe learning environments. Although the case specifically focuses on policies of the Montgomery Country Board of Education, the Supreme Court’s decision in the case could be consequential for public schools nationwide. “Inclusive classroom environments help all students feel valued and respected and allow everyone to thrive,” Raoul said. “I will continue to work with my fellow attorneys general

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PONTOON BEACH/GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that westbound Interstate 270 will be reduced to one lane between Interstate 255 and Illinois 203 in Madison County starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, April 11, for road widening. One lane will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, April 14. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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GRANITE CITY – Two students from Granite City Community Unit School District #9 have been honored for their creativity and commitment to environmental awareness in the Madison County Green Schools Programs' 2025 Clean Air Bookmark Contest. First-grader Jace Boyer from Wilson 1-2 Education Center and seventh-grader Lauren Wilson from Coolidge Junior High School both secured first-place awards in their respective categories. The contest, which received a total of 424 entries from multiple schools, aimed to engage students in environmental advocacy. For grades K-2, participants were encouraged to design bookmarks that expressed their care for clean air. Boyer’s design stood out among 246 entries from 11 schools, earning him first place. In the grades 6-8 category, which focused on solutions to air pollution, Lauren Wilson’s entry was selected from 178 submissions across seven schools. As winners, Boyer and Wilson will each receive a certificate, a Kindle

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