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CID Approved for Old Schnucks Property Along Mexico Loop Road

1 year 3 months ago
From MRN:  At its July 25 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council approved a bill by a vote of 9-0, establishing the 1421 Mexico Road Community Improvement District (CID) for the entire property, all of the businesses eventually housed within it, and the huge parking lot. Council member Deana Smith (Ward 1) was absent/excused. Rosalita’s Cantina […]
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Construction Spending Gains Projected This Year, Expected to Stall in 2025

1 year 3 months ago
From Construction Business Owner:  Spending on nonresidential buildings is projected to increase more than 7% this year, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) midyear Consensus Construction Forecast. The spending will slow to only 2% in 2025 as market challenges continue to impact the pace of growth. Construction spending, while continuing to increase, has […]
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Worldbuilding: Creating Transformative Experiences With Narrative Design

1 year 3 months ago
From Gensler:  In storytelling, worldbuilding lays the foundation and sets the tone for how characters develop and interact with each other and their environments. As readers, viewers, or participants, we may not always be completely clued into the “lore,” but with strategic glimpses into the rules of a story’s world, we can better understand motivations […]
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Demolition Clears Way for New Apartment Complex in Historic District

1 year 3 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A former bank building on a prominent corner in historic St. Charles will be demolished Wednesday to make way for a new apartment project. The apartment complex, to be called First Capitol Place, is a project of Denver-based St. Charles Strategic Development. The demolition at the corner of First Capitol […]
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Granite City's Neon Sign Park Debuts Thursday Evening

1 year 3 months ago
GRANITE CITY — A new attraction on Route 66 promises to illuminate Granite City's night skies Thursday evening. The It’s Electric Neon Sign Park will hold a ribbon-cutting and lighting ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the park located at the corner of 19th St. and Delmar in downtown Granite City. The park, funded by a $500,000 grant from the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and the Illinois Office of Tourism, aims to draw both locals and tourists to the historic Route 66 corridor. The lights are scheduled to turn on at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. “This project has been a labor of love for everyone involved,” said Cory Jobe, of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. “We’re excited to see how it will bring new energy and visitors to Granite City.” The event is expected to feature a variety of neon signs that harken back to the mid-20th century, offering a nostalgic experience for attendees. The lighting ceremony

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Rolling Hills Welcomes Ray Morales as New General Manager

1 year 3 months ago
GODFREY – Ray Morales, a well-known figure in the Alton area, has been named the new general manager of the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Godfrey. Morales, an Alton native with 30 years of golfing experience, is also a member of the Alton Golf Hall of Fame. Morales, who has played on over 100 golf courses and participates in 20 to 30 tournaments annually, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. In addition to his golfing accomplishments, he owned Morales Tacos, a popular local taco truck. "I want to bring this golf course back to the friendliest golf course around," Morales said. "There was a time I was out here playing, and it was a warm feeling, and everyone enjoyed being here. I want to bring that back. I want it to be family-friendly." Morales's best round of golf was at the Spencer T. Olin Golf Course in Alton, where he shot a two-over-par 74 for 18 holes. Despite his extensive experience playing various courses, Olin remains his favorite. "It's been an honor to

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Why Gen Z and Millennial Workers Receive Feedback Differently

1 year 3 months ago
From Fast Company:  Providing feedback is a challenging part of managing a team, whether it’s critical or positive. However, feedback is a crucial part of fostering a culture of growth and motivation. Do you offer your advice via email or face-to-face? Should you say it how it is or mask your criticism with compliments? Should […]
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Festus to Spend About $146,000 on North Creek Drive

1 year 3 months ago
From Leader Publications:  Festus city officials have agreed to spend an extra $146,314.60 on this year’s street projects, allowing repairs to North Creek Drive. The Festus City Council previously awarded a $510,897.10 contract to Jokers Paving & Contracting in Festus to complete asphalt overlay projects around the city, so the $146,314.60 change order will bring […]
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Accountability: An Easy Word to Say, But a Hard Word to Practice

1 year 3 months ago
From Construction Business Owner:  If you ask any associate in any construction organization the top two areas of improvement, the first would probably be communication. Feeling in on things, knowing the direction of the firm, knowing the score of the game, “drive-by” communication and lack of time are all common factors that have led to […]
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No St. Louis County Money Will be Used for MetroLink Expansion

1 year 3 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  No money from St. Louis County’s transit budget will be used for a planned MetroLink expansion in the city, the head of the region’s transit agency said Tuesday. County taxpayers partially fund the Bi-State Development Agency, which runs MetroLink trains and Metro buses. But only city money will be used for […]
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