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St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers has won a Distinguished Award – Social Progress in the Architecture Category—an AIA St. Louis Design Award from the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Trivers was recognized for its work with DOORWAYS creating a client-centered, three-acre, $40 million campus in […]
Look, we get it. Your inbox is probably drowning in newsletters right now. Every publication, influencer, and their cousin’s dog walker has suddenly discovered the revolutionary concept of… sending you emails with stuff to read. Who could have predicted that people might want content delivered directly to them? Well, actually, we could have. Because we’ve […]
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 157 between Illinois 13 and Chase Lane in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 27. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, Oct. 31. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
The SunFounder Raspberry Pi Pico W Ultimate Starter Kit offers a rich learning experience for beginners aged 8 and up. With over 450 components, 117 projects, and expert-led tutorials, this kit makes learning microcontroller programming engaging and accessible. It also features 27 video lessons by renowned educator Paul McWhorter, simplifying microcontroller programming and IoT concepts. Packed […]
WOOD RIVER — Drake Champlin, a recent graduate of East Alton Wood River High School and current McKendree University wrestler, has been named parade marshal for the 40th Annual Wood River Halloween Parade in 2025. Champlin earned the honor following a standout high school athletic career, highlighted by his achievement as the 2025 Illinois High School Association Class 1A state wrestling champion at 215 pounds. He finished his senior season with a 43-1 record and previously placed second at the state tournament as a junior. Champlin holds the school record for most wrestling wins with 172. In addition to wrestling, Champlin was a key contributor to the EAWR football team, playing since age five. He served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons and received All-Conference honors as a sophomore and junior. During his senior year, he recorded 63 tackles. “Coaching him these past four years has been the highlight of my coaching career,” said EAWR wrestling
ST. LOUIS – Chef Terri Jayne from Gateway Grub shares her inspiration in the pairing and naming of the dishes in her Spellbound Mouthful menu. Get ready for a little, rhythm, history and spice! Look for much more with Chef Terri jayne at her Big City! Big Bites! Event on November 15. WHAT: Big City! [...]
St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate for the Los Angeles Angels' managerial job. But recently, the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles have reportedly shown interest in hiring him.
ALTON - If you think you have a medical malpractice case on your hands, attorney Keith Short has a few pieces of advice. Short, with Keith Short & Associates, P.C., in Alton, shared that whether you’re in Illinois or Missouri, you have only two years before the statute of limitations expires. He urges potential clients to find a lawyer quickly, but make sure your lawyer is experienced in medical malpractice. “Number one thing is, understand there’s a clock running,” he said. “If your two years are over, your two years are over in Illinois or Missouri. There are some exceptions, but that’s pretty much it. So first thing is, you get to somebody as quickly as you can. Second thing is, you have to get to somebody who actually knows what they’re doing.” Short noted that “time is being wasted” if you don’t choose a lawyer who, like him, specializes in medical malpractice. He urges clients to choose someone who i
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is wrapping up a major renovation of its Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis Mercantile Libraries, a key component of the university’s campus transformation plan. Major construction is “basically complete,” a UMSL spokesperson said, with contractors working through the final punch list as the project moves toward a November ribbon-cutting. The […]
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 […]
A 16-year-old became the first successful hunter of the 2025 Missouri black bear season on its opening day.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, on Saturday 16-year-old Corbin Wallace was hunting with his grandfather Robert Wallace and harvested an estimated 300 lb. bear on private land in Douglas County.
ST. LOUIS -- During his nearly 40 years in St. Louis television John Pertzborn has covered breaking news, from the Great Flood of '93 to 9-11. He is perhaps best known for his love to tell stories with Pertzborn's People. John's co-workers share this morning that his best work may have been behind the scenes. [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Every newsroom has a heartbeat, for us that heartbeat wore a bow tie every Tuesday. For 22 years, I've had the honor of working the morning shift with John Pertzborn who I consider not just a colleague but also a friend. Pertzborn doesn't just deliver the news, he makes you feel like [...]
CALHOUN COUNTY — On July 30, 2025, at approximately 8:16 p.m., a deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Illinois Highway 100 near Hidden Valley Road for speeding. During the traffic stop, suspected illegal substances and contraband were found in the vehicle and later submitted to the Illinois State Police crime lab for analysis. Following the investigation, James V. Breen, 34, of Nebo, Illinois, was charged on September 26 with felon in possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of methamphetamine (less than 5 grams), and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Breen was arrested without incident on the day of the traffic stop and taken to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. He was released with a Notice to Appear at the Calhoun County Courthouse, in accordance with House Bill 3653, also known as the SAFE-T Act. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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