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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra saw its budget fall in the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, though its endowment grew.

Global design firm HOK has signed a new lease to expand its footprint in Downtown St. Louis.

ALTON - On November 15, 1924, the MacDowell Club hosted Tony Sarg’s Marionettes at the Spalding Auditorium. There were two performances: “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” in the afternoon and Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” in the evening. The house was packed for both shows. Several Altonians prominent in the art and music scene were quoted in the Alton Evening Telegraph on November 12, 1924, encouraging adults and children alike to attend the performances. Here is a sampling: Mrs. Alice Irving: (writing home from New York) – “I have been to see Tony Sarg’s Marionettes and they are wonderful. If they ever come within reach you must not lose an opportunity to see them.” Mrs. George Ryrie (Sophia Hopkins Ryrie): – “Several thousand people flocked to see Tony Sarg’s Marionettes at Chautauqua, N.Y. this summer and both grown-ups and children enjoyed them thoroughly." Miss (Katherine V.) Dickinson: –

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  A North City alderwoman on Tuesday unveiled a plan to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Rams settlement money in distressed city areas, including downtown, setting up a showdown between some lawmakers and the Board of Aldermen’s leader, who backs a plan to set up an endowment with the […]

From Construction Dive:  A second Donald Trump presidency will likely spell the death of OSHA’s recently published heat safety rule, but it won’t necessarily mean no standard will come to pass, experts told Construction Dive. The agency published the proposed rule and began accepting public comments this summer. That time period will close on Dec. […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Washington University and the Cortex tech district secured a key endorsement Wednesday for their request to receive $4 million in tax increment financing to help fund a new lab development on Forest Park Avenue. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will have the final say on whether to follow the St. […]

Temperatures have been slowly dropping over the last few weeks, which means the area could have the possibility of seeing snowflakes in the air sooner than later.

With the Thanksgiving Holiday fast approaching, health officials in Missouri and Illinois are reminding the public that now is the time to receive Flu and COVID shots. The holiday season is beginning, and although the overall illness level is currently low, public health officials expect viral activity to increase as the time for indoor gatherings…

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ALTON/GODFREY - Pride, Incorporated has added a festive touch to the Alton and Godfrey communities. The beautification organization decorated the “Welcome to Alton” sign, the “Welcome to Godfrey” sign and the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion with seasonal decor like wreaths, lights and more. They worked with several local businesses and organizations to make this possible. “It was just a collaboration,” said Pat Stewart, president of Pride, Inc. “This started as a twinkle in someone’s eye that quickly developed into a community project that should please all Alton and Godfrey residents.” On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, John Meehan will dress as Benjamin Godfrey to flip the switch and turn on the lights at the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion and the two welcome signs. Stewart noted that a lot of people are struggling, and she hopes the decorations bring joy to community members. “The holiday season can be very difficult for people at

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Popular fast food chain Chick-fil-A is set to open its first restaurant in Farmington, Missouri next week.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is beginning a six-day visit to Peru and Brazil for the final major international summits of his presidency. Biden heads to Peru on Thursday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit just as world leaders are assessing what President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House means for their countries.…

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  The first St. Louis-area location of a Missouri-wide beer, wine and liquor retailer has set an opening date. The new Macadoodles wine and beverage store at 1555 Bryan Road in Dardenne Prairie will open Friday, Nov. 15, the site’s developer said. A project of franchisee and veteran restaurant operator Jim […]

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 […]