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The price of gasoline has dropped 14% over the past six months.

In the early 1900s, an emerging electrical infrastructure in St. Louis created a market for small plug-in appliances and a need to repair them. Thus began Kaemmerlen Electric Co., which was founded in 1924, and would become the largest small appliance repair shop in St. Louis – fixing 50,000 plug-in clocks, toasters and radios annually. […]

WOOD RIVER - After much discussion and debate, Wood River City Council members have officially voted to ban unaccompanied minors from Central Park. The park has reportedly become a “ hotbed of illegal activity ” as Police Chief Brad Wells has reported “numerous violent incidents and other illegal activity perpetrated by area youths” in recent months. The ordinance prohibits minors from being present at Central Park unless supervised by a “parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult” over the age of 25. During the public comment portion of Monday’s City council meeting , one resident said that while illegal activity isn’t a new phenomenon at Central Park, she agreed something needs to be done about it. However, she raised concerns about a lack of transparency about these incidents and the measures that would be taken to prevent them. These concerns prompted a response from Mayor Tom Stalcup, who said the city has

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Fresh off the celebration of the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Foreigner has announced more dates for their Farewell tour, which originally launched in 2023.The latest additions kick off…

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The projects include new playgrounds in Castle Point and Queeny Park, supplies for the county animal shelter and fire sprinklers at the jail, according to a letter.

A massive backlog of payments to Missouri child care providers will continue beyond October despite a previous pledge that the state will be caught up by the end of this month. Pam Thomas, assistant commissioner for Missouri’s Office of Childhood, told the State Board of Education Tuesday that the department would not meet its October […]

EDWARDSVILLE – Halloween is creeping up quickly in Edwardsville and there’s a fun holiday lineup, including the ever-popular downtown Halloween parade, City Parks & Recreation events and community trick-or-treating, through Thursday, October 31. The City of Edwardsville has gathered details on what you need to know to safely enjoy the fun. The Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department will kick off the Halloween festivities early, with community events on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26. The R.P. Lumber Center, 6289 Tiger Drive, will host a “Spooky Skate” night from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, October 25. It will include an ice skating performance, costume contest, crafts and games, candy, photo opportunities and skating. Normal skate session fees apply. On Saturday, October 26, the Parks & Recreation Department’s Halloween Party in the Park will feature a Community Candy Walk from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Halloween Costume Contest for multiple ages,

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Darrell Missey, the director of the Missouri's child welfare agency, will officially retire from the role next week.

The 19-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after she was shot in the head by her grandfather.

MADISON COUNTY - As the community gears up for Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, here are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot in Madison County. For President and Vice President of the United States There are three options for president and vice president. Republican Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance are running against Democrat Kamala Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice presidential candidate Nicole Shannahan are also on the ballot, though Kennedy has suspended his campaign. You also have the option to write in a candidate. For Representative in Congress 13th Congressional District At the congressional level, Republican Joshua Loyd is running against incumbent Nikki Budzinski , a Democrat. You also have the option to write in a candidate. The 13th Congressional District covers Macoupin County and parts of St. Clair, Madison, Sangamon, Piatt, Macon and Champaig

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There are examples of the Streisand Effect… and then there are examples of the Streisand Effect. And, frankly, what Intuit just decided to do to itself must surely be one of the most explosive and idiotic examples of the Streisand Effect I’ve ever come across. Readers here will be familiar with our posts about Intuit. […]

Their effort to unionize began in February 2023, when students noticed SLU had not increased graduate students’ stipends for more than 10 years.

The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) inducted Scott Savacool, SIOR, senior vice president at Colliers in St. Louis, MO, to serve a two-year term on the SIOR Board of Directors as treasurer. He assumed the position during SIOR’s Fall 2024 conference in Los Angeles, CA. Savacool, an office specialist, has been a member […]

CHICAGO - On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker joined Maryville, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), elected officials, and community partners to cut the ribbon on a new temporary housing program: Maryville’s St. Catherine of Siena. This program will serve up to 10 youth in care who are ready to be discharged from intensive medical facilities but are still in need of transitional care due to their complex medical needs. “Across the state and especially here in Chicago, too many of our children and families – particularly those with urgent and complex medical needs – have to overcome significant barriers to secure the care they need. We have made it our mission to leap over those hurdles and ensure every child in Illinois receives the quality, accessible care they deserve,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I am deeply proud that support from DCFS could bring this project to life with a $1 million capital investment

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

Pierre Irving, of St. Louis, is facing four charges, including two counts of first-degree assault, after police said he opened fire at his teenaged granddaughter and her mother.

EDWARDSVILLE – Nationally recognized for representing victims of asbestos exposure, The Gori Law Firm recently announced hiring Mathias Bartlett as its latest associate attorney. Bartlett joins the firm’s asbestos litigation practice out of its office in New York City, where he provides legal guidance to individuals navigating complications and illnesses associated with asbestos exposure. Bartlett began his legal career as a public defender in Portland, Oregon, before transitioning to criminal defense firms. There, he developed a passion for family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division and more. “Our attorneys help individuals across the country navigate legal complexities and, oftentimes, life-changing situations. With his background and experience working with families on delicate issues pertaining to family law as well as his experience as a public defender, we are happy to have Mathias as part of The

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The recalled products were sold under multiple brand names across the entire country, the company says.

Louis R. Ross, in real estate for Aldi's O'Fallon division, directed work to contractor Donald E. Schniers to build or renovate Aldis across southern Illinois and eastern Missouri.