ALTON — Bubby and Sissy's, a long-standing establishment in Alton, is undergoing a transition in ownership as Michael Paynic steps back after 23.5 years of running the business. The new owners, Mike Klasner and his wife Mikey, who are cousins of Paynic, have acquired the restaurant located at 602 Belle St. with partners Barry Church and Joe Miragliotta. For many years, Michael owned the establishment with his sister, Debbie Paynic. She died on Jan. 3, 2025. The transition comes as Paynic expressed his gratitude for the new ownership. "I am glad they stepped up to the plate for me," he said about the new owners. Mike Klasner and Mikey, along with partners Barry Church and Joe Miragliotta, have plans to give the popular bar a facelift and make improvements during the closure this week. Paynic indicated that the establishment aims to reopen as Bubby’s and Sissy’s by this Saturday, pending construction progress, but it should be reopened by sometime next week. Paynic
WASHINGTON — American business owners and consumers are bracing as President Donald Trump teases, with few details, the announcement of sweeping tariffs expected Wednesday afternoon. Trump has dubbed April 2 “Liberation Day,” his self-imposed deadline to fulfill his campaign promise of taxing imported products from around the globe. The White House confirmed Tuesday that Trump […]
That Cardinals game starts at 6:45, hosting the Los Angeles Angels.
Both teams are with a 3-1 record. And just down Clark Avenue, the Blues are hoping to extend their winning streak to number 10, giving fans and former players something to cheer about.
More than 1 million people seeking care such as contraception or testing for sexually transmitted diseases and cancer could be affected by the Trump administration withholding more than $27 million in Title X funding to Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide, according to estimates from the Guttmacher Institute. Planned Parenthood state affiliates said they were notified that […]
CARROLLTON – Greene County voters saw a series of mayoral and aldermanic contests on their local ballots, as unofficial results have been announced for the April 1, 2025 elections. City of Greenfield While the county seat of Carrollton didn’t see any contested races this election cycle, the City of Greenfield saw a contest for Mayor after current Mayor Nicholas Bishop did not seek re-election. Brock Andrew Meyer was elected Greenfield’s new mayor, securing his victory over challengers John E. “Jr.” Hardwick and David K. Bishop. Meyer secured 44.73% of the vote, while Bishop earned 33.09% and Hardwick totaled 22.18%. Greenfield also saw two candidates compete for Ward 1 Alderperson. Kory M. Chapman won their re-election bid against challenger Robert K. Ives, with Chapman tallying 52.59% of the vote to Ives’s 47.41%. City of Roodhouse Roodhouse saw a three-person race for Mayor in which incumbent Charles Huffines was defeated by challenger
G&W Engineering Corporation is excited to announce the acquisition of Mid America Testing Laboratory (MATL), a leading full-service laboratory specializing in fenestration and enclosure testing. With this acquisition, G&W Engineering strengthens its Building Enclosure Services Team, expanding its capabilities to better serve industry clients. MATL, founded in 1942, has long been recognized for its expertise […]
Architects and homebuilders found themselves on opposite sides of the issue at a Missouri State Senate commitee hearing on Tuesday (March 31). The hearing was on HB939, which recently passed the Missouri House and moved over to the Missouri Senate. The legislation puts a hard brake on municipalities or other governmental units enacting any energy […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis-based restaurant group On Point Hospitality, which owns two restaurants in the Central West End, said Monday it is opening a new concept in Downtown West. On Point Hospitality, which operates restaurant Yellowbelly and cocktail bar Lazy Tiger in the Central West End, later this year plans to open Extra Wavy […]
ALTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois is honored to be the recipient of the Freezing for Funds 2025 fundraiser. At the YWCA Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, March 25, Executive Director Dorothy Hummel accepted a generous $5,100 donation from the Freezing for Funds organization. Representing Freezing for Funds were Shane Calhoon, Cami (Beaber) Giertz, Mark Haynes, Tawnya Hooper, Craig Lombardi, and Trisha Perks. The initiative, launched in 2022 by the Alton High School Class of 1986, raises funds for local nonprofits through an annual polar plunge event at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey. Since its first event in 2023, Freezing for Funds has grown in community support and impact. “We are thrilled by the overwhelming support we received this year,” said Cami (Beaber) Giertz, co-founder of Freezing for Funds. “It’s incredible to see our donations grow each year, and we’re proud to support such a great organization like YWCA.” Tawnya Hooper, fellow
SPRINGFIELD – A monument in Alton dedicated to noted abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy has received a much-needed facelift thanks to efforts by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and local supporters. The 110-foot-tall Lovejoy monument was in dire need of repair and restoration. IDNR completed lower elevation masonry repairs in the fall, including cleaning, tuckpointing, and caulking seams and cracks to stop further weathering and damage to the granite and limestone. The department initially invested $42,944 into the project and expects to invest more than $50,000 total after the initial condition assessment and graffiti removal. In addition, an outside retaining wall and steps leading up to the monument had been defaced by vandals. IDNR is partnering with the City of Alton, Alton Area Landmarks Association , and volunteer Brandon Hall to remove the graffiti from the retaining wall leading up to the memorial. “Lovejoy became a martyr to the abolitionists’
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 […]
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