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Why Mental Health Struggles May Be Worse Right Now

1 year 3 months ago
From Construction Business Owner:  As winter closes in and the holidays approach, it may seem like joy and fellowship are the norm. However, that is not always a reality. Winter can exacerbate preexisting mental health issues. Grief can be sharper at this time of year, and people may struggle more than usual. In the construction […]
Dede Hance

Biden commutes sentences of nearly 1,500 people, pardons 39 in historic clemency action

1 year 3 months ago
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Thursday commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were placed in home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic, and granted pardons for 39 individuals with convictions for nonviolent crimes. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden said in a statement. He noted many of the 1,500 were […]
Ariana Figueroa

Right Fit, Right Protection

1 year 3 months ago
From U.S. DOL Blog:  Imagine an athlete stepping into a game without the right gear — risky right? Helmets, pads and the proper shoes aren’t just accessories, they’re essential to keep them safe. The workplace is no different. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries […]
Dede Hance

Madison County: Eastbound I-270 Lane Closures Begin Dec. 13

1 year 3 months ago
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to eastbound Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require one lane to be closed starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. One lane will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Another Study Confirms NYC’s Shotspotter Deployment Was A Waste Of Money

1 year 3 months ago
ShotSpotter spent a few years feeling really sure its tech was capable of detecting gunshots. It felt so confident it didn’t mind (allegedly) fudging detection data to help cops secure criminal charges against people who might not have been actual criminals. Then it all started falling apart. Lots of cop shops and the cities that […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The Complete PMP Training Bundle

1 year 3 months ago
Project Management is global. This is one of those professions similar to being an accountant, where your skills and talents can be applied to any industry in any place. The 10-course Complete PMP Training Bundle provides a comprehensive training path for all things project management, including the most update to date courses including PMP 6th […]
Daily Deal

Electrical Connection Energizes Hope

1 year 3 months ago
For the seventh year, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership hosted a special holiday giving program for families served by the U.S. justice system. Persons on supervision and their families celebrated at the U.S. Probation Officers Holiday Giving Event at the IBEW Local 1 Union Hall. A total of 105 families, including 310 children, were served […]
Dede Hance