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Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday.

From Construction Dive:  Chris Gower wants his transition to CEO to be like The Who’s lyricism — “meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Gower, who assumed the helm of Edmonton, Alberta-based builder PCL Construction on Nov. 1, wants the company to stay the course and keep an eye on its core strengths. […]

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A St. Louis-based manufacturer of pet foods, treats and supplements is selling its North American cat food and pet treat businesses to a branded foods giant.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  McKelvey Homes had operated since 1898 building new houses in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County when, in the 1950s, Bob McKelvey, the third generation of his family to lead the business, decided to pursue a wild idea. He would build new houses in St. Charles County. […]

Illinois has eliminated $72 million in medical debt for over 52,000 residents through the Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which is part of a larger initiative to eliminate approximately $1 billion in medical debt statewide.

From St. Louis Public Radio:  Four members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen filed legislation Tuesday to appropriate $232.5 million in Rams settlement money to parts of north St. Louis, southeast St. Louis and downtown. The bill, sponsored by Ward 13 Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, proposes to invest $107.5 million for infrastructure projects in disinvested […]

Matt Gaetz is getting all the attention as the Trump appointee most likely to be turned down by the Senate, but what about Tulsi Gabbard? Fair or not, she's widely considered to be practically a Russian asset. Will the Senate seriously consider her for the nation's top intelligence job even so? And who's next in ...continue reading "Will the Senate confirm Tulsi Gabbard?"

Advance Auto has around 5,000 locations, with about 27 in the St. Louis area, including six in Metro East. It's unclear what, if any, local locations will close.

An anonymous gambler won $132,674 on a slot machine at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles last Friday, while playing Light & Wonder's Huff N' Puff slot machine.

From Avetta:  Good faith is a currency that’s difficult to build and easy to squander. It is the foundation upon which all healthy, long-term relationships, including business relationships, are built. When it comes to workplace safety and health programs, good faith the sincerity and honesty that builds real trust between workers and management can be […]

BATAVIA – Today, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will join Illinois Main Street in historic downtown Batavia to welcome community leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development advocates to the 2024 Illinois Main Street Conference. The three-day conference celebrates a 31-year legacy of revitalizing downtowns and strengthening local economies across Illinois. “Illinois’ Main Street communities are revitalizing historic districts while bolstering local economies,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton . "This conference not only celebrates the dedicated individuals who strengthen these communities, it brings them together to network, exchange ideas and ensure Illinois remains a place of inclusive economic opportunity.” The conference features over 25 interactive sessions, including discussions on: Building mental health support systems for small business owners Preserving historic buildings while embracing modern needs Creating inclusive

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GODFREY - Mayor Mike McCormick is pleased to announce that Godfrey has successfully completed the NWS vetting for recertification as a “Storm Ready” community. The NWS “StormReady” program essentially helps arm America's communities with the knowledge, communication and safety skills needed to save lives and protect property - StormReady helps coordinate with local government officials and emergency managers (ESDA) to strengthen municipal safety and response plans. These NWS accredited communities are far better prepared for the onslaught of severe weather because they; consider local threat assessment issues, provide advanced planning and mitigation of potential hazards, continue ongoing public education programs and provide situational awareness to the community before, during and after a severe weather event.” Mayor McCormick states the

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Today on TAP: Purging generals, putting intelligence in the hands of a Putin-phile, turning Justice over to an alleged predator—we’re almost back in the USSR!

A new Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers video is set for release on Friday.The clip will be for the song “Never Be You,” a track that was originally recorded by Rosanne…

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A Downtown West nightclub is facing litigation that could evict it from its location on Washington Avenue.

Citygarden's annual winter light display is illuminating Downtown St. Louis' Gateway Mall with thousands of warm white lights, highlighting four international sculptures and featuring a newly upgraded LED light system at the Spray Plaza.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Widespread and historic flooding earlier this month has closed six Missouri state parks and a number of federal campgrounds along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said six of the agency’s 93 state parks received damage from Nov. 3 rainfall totals of up to 12 […]

We've all been inundated lately with the news that America's teens are in terrible shape. Addicted to social media. Lonely. Depressed, anxious, and suicidal. Fragile. But did you also know this? Marijuana is still fairly widespread, but every other drug is down to practically nothing since 2000. Cocaine, heroin, meth, ecstasy, inhalants, sedatives—you name it ...continue reading "Raw data: Drug use among teens has plummeted"