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Holland Construction Services Hosts Free Mental Health Safety Symposium May 7th at SIUE

1 year 2 months ago
Holland Construction Services is hosting a free safety symposium on mental health in Construction Tuesday, May 7  at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “There were 50,000 suicides in the United States last year, which is the most in recorded history, and construction led all industries in suicides,” Mike Marchal, president of Holland said. “Depression rates are […]
Tom Finan

More Open Access Training For Academics Would Lead To More Open Access

1 year 2 months ago
Open access publishing, which allows people to read academic papers without a subscription, seems such a good idea. It means that anyone, anywhere in the world, can read the latest research without needing to pay. Academic institutions can spend less to keep their scholars up-to-date with work in their field. It also helps disseminate research, […]
Mike Masnick

Man shot in north St. Louis, homicide unit requested

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A man is said to be unconscious and not breathing after being shot multiple times Monday evening. The incident occurred in the 4400 block of Elmbank Avenue in north St. Louis around 8:30 p.m., according to officials. The homicide unit was requested at the scene. This is a developing story. More will [...]
Megan Mueller

MSHP investigating multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County

1 year 2 months ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County sent seven people to the hospital Monday evening. The crash happened near Missouri Highway PP and Highway 30 around 7 p.m., according to officials. Three were sent to Children's Hospital, and the other four were transported to Mercy South Hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol [...]
Megan Mueller

Illinois could change how tipped workers are paid

1 year 2 months ago
Tipping has always been a heavily debated topic. Some don't like it. Some believe it's necessary. Concerned members of the food and beverage industry and local lawmakers gathered on April 22 to debate an Illinois bill that would potentially change tipping as we know it. The proposed bill is not only gaining steam, but also [...]
Brian Weckerly

Locals celebrate the start of Passover holiday

1 year 2 months ago
Passover is the most observed Jewish holiday in the country. It commences with the Seder, a cherished gathering often shared with loved ones. Several gathered in St. Charles to celebrate in a rabbi’s backyard Monday night.
Taylor Harris

Repeated vandalism at Maplewood home with Israeli flag

1 year 2 months ago
The Maplewood Police Department shared surveillance images showing what appears to be an individual spraying a red substance on an Israeli flag Friday and a banner showing the images of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. 
Jeff Bernthal