CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced open applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts in Illinois. State-Designated Cultural Districts are communities, towns, or specific geographic areas that have a distinct shared historical and cultural identity that binds the community together. Once selected, the State plans to make $3 million available to State-Designated Cultural Districts, and through the designations, aims to uplift the unique contributions of historic cultural districts with the goal of increasing economic development opportunities. “Here in Illinois, we are incredibly proud of our diverse communities — their vibrant and historic cultural identities enrich our state, bringing us together,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m excited to announce the second round of applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts to help support areas across the state preserve
EAST ST. LOUIS – Richard L. Russell, a 58-year-old inmate serving time in the Bureau of Prisons, was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison in federal court on Thursday for making violent threats against federal officials and for attempting to blow up the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis. Russell pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including retaliating against a federal official and mailing threatening communications. U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe emphasized the seriousness of Russell's actions, stating, “Judges and probation officers serve the public by upholding the rule of law and supervising offenders in the court system. To threaten their lives for doing their jobs is abhorrent.” The ten-year sentence represents the statutory maximum for the offenses. Court documents reveal that Russell has been incarcerated since January 2013, when he was sentenced to 112 months for similar threats against a U.S. magistrate judge. On June 1, 2022,
O'FALLON — As October is winding down, the caring clinicians at Hospital Sisters Health System’s (HSHS) Women and Infants Centers remind the community, especially new parents, that it is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and want to stress the practice of safe sleep habits to reduce the risk of SIDS. Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children one year old and younger. In 2022, there were about 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States, and 1,529 of those deaths were from SIDS. In 2021, non-Hispanic black infants were more than four times as likely to die of SUID then non-Hispanic white or Hispanic infants. Safe sleep practices are ways to make sure babies are as safe as they can be while sleeping to prevent SUID and SIDS. Medical experts recommend following the ABCs of safe sleep practices until babies turn one: A lone – Babies are safest when they sleep alone, with no blanket, bumpers or anything
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The Cottleville Trails subdivision G, H, and I phases were approved at the Oct. 16 Board of Aldermen meeting. This came after months of updates and a high-volume public hearing where resident concerns were addressed regarding the development of villages located South of Hwy. N and east of Hwy. K. At […]
Residents who live on the street next to the battery plant are still under an evacuation for the next few days. Those homeowners said there is a lot of confusion about when they can go back inside.
From Area Development: Area Development talked with Norfolk Southern’s GVP of Industrial Development, Craig Hudson, about the evolving importance of rail in site selection, supply chain sustainability, and emerging sectors like metals and advanced materials. Q: What challenges do companies face when incorporating rail into their site plans, and how does Norfolk Southern help mitigate […]
The Taylor Geospatial Institute's recent "Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge" kickoff conference highlighted a crucial transformation: geospatial technology is no longer just for experts.
Once the domain of technical specialists with security clearances, the field is becoming accessible to everyone through innovations like "Queryable Earth" and "Digital Twins."
This democratization, powered by generative AI, arrives at a perfect moment for St. Louis, which has invested heavily in becoming a geospatial hub.
The shift from expertise-driven to accessibility-focused could be key to realizing the city's ambitions in the sector.
A federal judge has sentenced an incarcerated man to ten additional year in prison after he admitted to blowing up the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis.
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce have agreed to a live televised debate on October 31, 2024, to discuss key issues facing Missouri voters in the closely watched Senate race.
Here are two things that are not secrets, but play into this story. First, it’s known that Google and Russia have had an acrimonious relationship for some time. Between various threats from the Russian government to ban Google and/or YouTube here and there, typically because the country doesn’t like Google’s decisions over what content to […]
A St. Louis jury on Thursday ruled that two major formula makers and a local hospital were not liable for the severe intestinal illness of a premature infant.
EDWARDSVILLE - Jade Williams is one of a handful of graduating seniors on the girls volleyball team at Granite City High School who helped the Warriors make tremendous progress in her four years on the varsity. Jade played her final high school match on Oct. 29, 2024, as the Warriors lost to host Edwardsville 25-17, 25-10 in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 4A regionals at Liberty Middle School in Edwardsville to finish at 6-21 this season, but in her four years, helped Granite take great strides in their program. Jade is a Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month for the Warriors. In her post-match interview, Williams sad about the season being over, and also took much pride in the team's progress and development. "I feel pretty good,' Williams said, "a little sad, because the season's over, and I've been with these girls since my freshman year. But overall, it was good. We put up a hard fight, and I can't wait to hang out with them outside of volleyball." Although
(The Center Square) – Democrats and Republicans are battling in races around the country for majorities in the U.S. House and Senate, but with just days until Election Day, who will get control is still up for grabs.
From RiverBender: Construction on a new ADA compliant crosswalk is set to begin on November 4 at the intersection of Route 100 and Mulberry Street in Grafton, a project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety in the busy area. Stutz Construction is collaborating with SMS Engineering for this initiative, which addresses longstanding challenges faced by pedestrians […]
Three Republican Missouri state senators — including one running for secretary of state — are once again being sued by the man they incorrectly identified in social media posts as being the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration. Denton Loudermill of Olathe, Kansas, filed lawsuits Thursday against state Sens. Denny Hoskins […]
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