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427 Coats for Kids: McGivney Students Make a Difference

1 year 3 months ago
GLEN CARBON - The Cardinal Glennon Guild Junior Board at Father McGivney Catholic High School led a successful coat drive this November. The students collected 427 coats for children and 44 coats for adults. Principal Joseph Lombardi explains, “This program beautifully highlights the alignment of the Glennon Guild Junior Board's activities with Father McGivney Catholic High School's core values. It emphasizes how these students are not only embracing but actively living out the pillar of Charity by using their leadership skills to make a meaningful impact. Their efforts serve as a testament to the school's mission of fostering a culture of life through practical service.” The Board consists of students who want to make a difference in the lives of patients at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and the community. Through their leadership and volunteerism, they will continue to put on fundraising events like the Coat Drive throughout the school year in an effort to

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Phase One of Godfrey's F.E. Widman Trail Complete and Open to the Public

1 year 3 months ago
GODFREY - Phase one of the Village of Godfrey’s F.E. Widman Trail is officially completed. The new paved walking/biking path will connect Glazebrook Park to LaVista Park in Godfrey. The first phase of the project created the trail from LaVista Park to Rocky Fork. The second phase will take it to Pierce Lane, and construction will start in the summer. “It’s been a long time coming, and it’s finally mostly done,” said Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick. “We’re starting the next section by the summer, and then it will be complete.” During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, public officials and project contributors came together to celebrate the completion of phase one of construction. They expressed excitement to see the trail nearing completion, and many people noted the trail’s beauty. The F.E. Widman Trail will make it easier for people to travel from Stamper Lane to Godfrey’s Sam M. Vadalabene Bike Trai

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed outside investor conference in New York City

1 year 3 months ago
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside the Hilton in midtown Manhattan, where he was set to address investors. A manhunt is now underway for the gunman who police believe targeted Thompson in the shooting, although a motive remains unclear, according to the New York Times. Thompson, a Minnesota resident, took […]
Max Nesterak

Godfrey Allocates Additional $112,000 For Stamper Lane Extension Project

1 year 3 months ago
GODFREY - The Godfrey Finance Committee on Tuesday approved an additional $112,000 in Business District Funds to extend Stamper Lane to the east for future development. The Village Board in April of 2023 approved an agreement with Sheppard, Morgan, & Schwaab (SMS) to design the Stamper Lane Extension, which will serve two lots slated for development on the east side of Godfrey Road. SMS agreed to coordinate with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on the project’s design, compliance with IDOT regulations, and more, with all associated services estimated at the time to cost a maximum of $145,900. After an 18-month series of IDOT meetings led to more revisions than anticipated, the estimated cost of construction engineering services for the project increased by $112,000 more than the previous estimate, now totaling $257,900. Village Engineer Rich Beran explained in a recent memo to trustees and Mayor Mike McCormick that developing the extended area

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The Sleigh Shed

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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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Rachel Huffman