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Inside the Wedge Innovation Center: Governor J.B. Pritzker Hosts Press Conference
ALTON - Community leaders gathered at The Wedge Innovation Center to learn about the center’s progress and plans for the future. During a press conference at The Wedge on Nov. 14, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker fielded questions about the state of Illinois and the development of the center. He expressed his enthusiasm for the innovation space and his belief that it will benefit Alton. “Seeing the development of something like this in Alton, it does the heart good,” Pritzker said. “It also tells you that Illinois is on the rise everywhere. And when you’ve got really great people coming together, bringing their resources to make it possible for people to build great businesses here, that’s how economic growth is made.” A project by AltonWorks, The Wedge Innovation Center will host anchor tenants and co-working spaces. They plan to have several Midwest AI Network (MAIN) labs available for companies to utilize. The building will be home
Clean-up initiative expands to Cahokia Heights
Volunteers with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Regional Business Council met Thursday morning to clean up a few neighborhoods in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.
Management ignores raw sewage at taxpayer-funded St. Louis apartment complex
The situation has gone from bad to worse at Cardinal View Apartments, formerly Hillvale Apartments.
Will St. Louis break a record for latest first-freeze in history?
SLU v KU NCAA women’s soccer playoff tomorrow (11/15)- where to watch w kids?
St. Louis tax preparer sentenced for filing $2.5M in fraudulent returns
A tax preparer in St. Louis was sentenced to prison on Wednesday after filing $2.5 million in false tax returns.
Spoonful of Sugar Ice Cream in Benton Park
Shel Talmy, producer of The Who & The Kinks, dead at 87
Shel Talmy, the producer who oversaw seminal early recordings by The Who and The Kinks, has died. According to his rep, Talmy died in his sleep on Nov. 13 due to…
Deion Broxton departs KMOV to join St. Louis development agency
He made international headlines for a viral video that happened when he was on assignment at Yellowstone National Park.
Fire extinguished at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, crews say
How MLS Stadiums Are Revolutionizing Revenue Streams
From HOK: As Major League Soccer nears its 30th year, its stadiums have undergone a dramatic evolution. Well-designed urban, soccer-specific venues are building momentum for the League, capturing a new generation of avid fans and showcasing creative revenue-generating strategies that will shape the next era of MLS venues. Food and Beverage: Local Flavors Drive Sales […]
St. Ann Police's New Toy
Courtney Love clarifies Hole’s ‘Violet’ is ‘not just about Billy Corgan’
Courtney Love wants to make one thing clear about the Hole song "Violet": it's "not just about Billy Corgan."Love dated the Smashing Pumpkins frontman in the early '90s before she…
Trump taps anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. to lead federal health agency
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, another controversial candidate who could face a challenging confirmation process in the U.S. Senate given his non-scientific beliefs about public health, including his anti-vaccine stance. “I am thrilled to announce Robert […]
Crews respond to reports of fire at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fire crews have responded to reports of a fire Thursday afternoon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. It's currently unclear if a fire broke out in the building.
What’s going on at Barnes?
PARIC Work Cited For Construction Excellence
Recent projects by three PARIC Corporation teams are being cited for construction excellence by the Associated General Contractors of Missouri. A prestigious “Construction Keystone” award is for the Kings Hill Redevelopment in the St Louis Hill Neighborhood. “Keystone Finalist” awards are for the renovation of Mid-Town St. Louis’ Butler Brothers Building and the construction of […]
Saint Louis Zoo euthanizes chimpanzee due to worsening arthritis
The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that its medical staff “humanely euthanized” an elderly chimp due to worsening health conditions.
Parkway Schools scuttles plan for early childhood center after opposition
Parkway School District officials said they will not build a $26 million childcare center at a previously-proposed site after neighbors loudly opposed it.
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