MT. VERNON – A man from southern Illinois recently claimed some serious cash, a cool $1 million, after scratching an Illinois Lottery Instant Ticket. The winning ticket, $10 Million , was purchased at Circle K gas station and convenience store, located at 1710 S. 10th Street in Mount Vernon, IL. “My girlfriend scratched the ticket and kept on staring at it and saying, ‘This can’t be right, this can’t be right’ - so I took a look and then ended up saying the same thing,” laughed the winner, who has requested to remain anonymous. “Once it sank in that we had won $1 million, we were both dumbfounded and happy at the same time – a moment we will never forget.” When asked what he plans to do with the winnings, the newfound millionaire replied, “Fulfill our dream and buy a new house, give a little love to my family and hopefully retire a little earlier.” This is also a win for Circle K for selling the winning ticket,
ALTON - Lauren Massey has emerged as a pivotal figure for her Alton Redbirds' girls tennis team, providing not only stellar performances on the court but also demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities. Acting as a vocal leader, she stands out during practices and matches, according to her coach, Jesse Macias. This leadership has been described as a significant benefit to the team, emphasizing her commitment to putting the team first. Lauren is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High. Massey, alongside her doubles partner and sister, Grace, has had an impressive season so far. Despite initial reservations from their coach about the siblings playing together, the duo has proven to be a formidable team. They secured a second-place finish at the Andy Simpson Doubles Invite in the #2 doubles category and achieved fourth place at the Sacred Heart Griffin Invite in the #1 doubles category. "She is playing really well this year," Coach Macias noted, highlighting Massey’s
Election security experts said the breach is unlikely to affect the upcoming election, but could make affected individuals susceptible to identity theft.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is the guest of honor Tuesday night at a fundraiser for a pair of PACs at the home of a longtime Jefferson City lobbyist.
The event is being advertised as a “celebration of public service” for the Republican governor and First Lady Teresa Parson. It’s hosted by Steve Tilley, a longtime lobbyist and adviser for Parson. It coincides with Parson’s 69th birthday.
Some of the invitations ask for donations to Uniting Missouri PAC, the political action committee created…
Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir is putting his stamp on the second annual Dead Ahead Festival.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is curating the five-night fest, taking place Jan. 9-13,…
This year's Inno Under 25 list highlights eight members of St. Louis' next generation of entrepreneurs who are determined to leave their mark in retail, education, cosmetics, health and more.
Nominators suggested younger-than-25 entrepreneurs, founders, innovators and leaders in tech and business whom the St. Louis Business Journal chose and profiled:
Christina and Mary Trivisonno, Washington University students and twin sisters, created a probiotic skincare line, Chick.
Samuel Brehm, a WashU…
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus. Most items will be accepted for free, providing community members with a secure, Earth-friendly option for discarding used electronics. The following is a sampling of the items that will be accepted: Servers Switches, PC towers Printers Landline phones Cable boxes Cell phones Wireless modems Servers Audio and video equipment Holiday lights Home electronics Lead acid batteries CRT, Console, Projection, Plasma, and Flat Screen TVs and computer monitors. (Please note that CRT, Projection, Plasma, Console, and Flat Screen TV’s will be accepted with a minimal charge between $5 and $35 based on size; computer monitors with no tower will be accepted with a minimal charge of $5-$10.) Dehumidifiers and Refrigerators ($5-$10 each)
GREENVILLE – Greenville University is excited to announce a new partnership with Jersey Community Unit School District 100 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration aims to provide mutual benefits to both organizations by offering scholarship opportunities to employees of Jersey CUSD 100 and creating pathways for professional development and employment. Under the terms of the MOU, employees of Jersey CUSD 100 will have access to a tuition scholarship for Greenville University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs. This opportunity is available for employees seeking to advance their careers while working full or part-time in the school district. The scholarship applies to a range of academic programs including Bachelor of Science degrees in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Organizational Leadership, and Psychology, as well as various master’s degree programs such as Management, Business Administration (MBA), and severa
JERSEYVILLE - St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School will be hosting its 26th annual Harvest Fest coming up this weekend. The fest will be complete with entertainment, prizes, fun, and great food. The event will be held on the grounds of St. Francis at 506 S. State Street in Jerseyville. It kicks off at 5 p.m. this Friday with games to entertain the kiddos including a color wheel and a dime toss. A cornhole tournament will also be held for any competitive folks out there, and of course, those who just want a good time. The fun begins at 11 a.m. the next day with raffle baskets opening right at the start. There will be even more fun for the kids on Saturday with bounce houses, a police radar baseball pitch, and much more. That evening there will be a live auction. Sunday starts at the same time with the raffle baskets opening when the festival begins. Kids get to partake in the Harvest Fest Olympics, as well as a pie-eating contest following the Olympics. Each day will
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Puppy Protection Act , which would create stronger standards for veterinary care, housing, and breeding for dogs. The legislation would ensure that dogs within breeders’ care have suitable and safe enclosures, access to outdoor areas, and regularly interact with other dogs and humans. “As many Americans welcomed a dog into their family during the pandemic, we must ensure that the demand for pets is met with a commitment from breeders to raise dogs in humane conditions before they find their forever home,” said Durbin. “I’m proud to lead this effort in protecting dogs from neglectful breeders who have evaded proper oversight and inspection in the past. The Puppy Protection Act will ensure breeding dogs and puppies will be well-cared for and live a healthy life.” Specifically, the bill would do the following: Caging and space requirements: Expand
WASHINGTON — The closely divided U.S. Senate gridlocked Tuesday over the best way to provide nationwide protections for in vitro fertilization, despite lawmakers from both political parties maintaining they want to do so. Republicans voted against advancing a Democratic bill that could have prevented states from enacting “harmful or unwarranted limitations” on the procedure and […]
Editor’s Note: Last week Ron Unterreiner, founder of PEOPLE of Construction was honored by the St. Louis Business Journal as a “Champion of Diversity”. The event was at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Ron was nominated by many of his colleagues in the industry, who also turned out in force to honor him. We are reprinting […]
DOW - This October, there’s an unlikely partnership between Got Faith? and R Acres of Terror. R Acres of Terror, a haunted attraction in Dow, prides itself on scaring people for Halloween fun. Got Faith? works throughout the year to help people in the Riverbend. The two organizations are teaming up to collect socks for unhoused community members and raise money for Got Faith? The nonprofit is also sponsoring a Safe Zone at R Acres of Terror. In the Safe Zone, all of the scaring stops. People who need a break from the scares can sit down, have a soda and hear more about the Got Faith? organization by talking with founder Steve Pegram. “We do have people who can’t make it through,” explained Ron Root, owner of R Acres of Terror. “We literally have grown men who will turn around in the second or third scene. People’s scares and their reactions, everybody’s totally different. You could have a 10-year-old go through and give everybody
The Concrete Council of St. Louis is hosting its annual Professional Engineers’ Seminar Sponsored by Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. and Korte Co. on Wednesday, October 2nd at Fabick Headquarters located at One Fabick Drive, Fenton, MO 63026. The Professional Engineers’ Seminar gathers some of the most respected voices in the industry to discuss innovations in […]
Henderson Companies, the 100% employee-owned parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, proudly announces it has opened an office in downtown St. Louis, establishing the company’s 14th office location. Driven by a strategic desire to better serve clients in the St. Louis region and attract top-tier local talent, the new office is located […]
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