WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement regarding U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) motions to discharge S.J.Res.111, S.J.Res.113, and S.J.Res.115, which would suspend the sale of $1 billion in certain U.S.-made weapons to Israel: “I believe passionately that Israel has not only the right to exist, but the right to defend itself in the dangerous neighborhood of the Middle East. The terrorist attack of October 7 was truly horrific and the Hamas terrorist group, which is dedicated to the destruction of Israel, should be eliminated. I have consistently voted for military assistance to Israel throughout my congressional career to protect it from the threats which it faces on a daily basis. “I voted today to suspend three specific arms sales to Israel. My reason is very straightforward. It is reported that more than 43,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict in Gaza—60 percent of them have been
St. Louis architecture firm Arcturis has sued a developer that has plans for a new downtown St. Louis hotel, as it alleges it hasn’t been fully paid for work it completed on the project.
Arch Grants, the St. Louis nonprofit that annually awards $75,000, equity-free grants to startups, said Thursday it is providing $1.7 million in funding to 20 startups in its 2024 group, as well as adding three new companies to its fellows program.
From St. Louis Public Radio: Ameren Illinois on Tuesday unveiled the completion of the second of its two solar farms in East St. Louis in the utility’s effort to create more sustainable energy. East St. Louis resident Imogene Hairston lives steps from Ameren Illinois’ newly built solar energy farm in the Metro East town. The […]
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School freshman Olivia Wiley has made a notable impact in her inaugural season on the girls cross country team, demonstrating significant improvement and potential under the guidance of head coach Jake Peal. At the Madison County Championship Meet, Wiley recorded a time of 22:16.8, followed by a performance of 21:37 at the Mississippi Valley Conference Meet. She continued to show her progress at the Jacksonville Regional, finishing the three-mile race in 21:42. Olivia is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for CM. CM Head Girls Cross Country Coach Peal expressed his pride in Wiley's development as a runner. "I love to see her closing the gap," he said. He noted that Wiley, along with other freshmen, has shown growth since her middle school career and is adapting well to the high school training regimen. "I think with all of our kids as freshmen, we see a lot of growth and potential at the high school level," he added. Peal
From Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The explosion of home values during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened housing affordability across the U.S. In May and June 2024, housing affordability stood at its lowest point since 2006, as measured by the Atlanta Fed’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor. One possible way to improve housing […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The U.S. construction industry is staring down a number of uncertainties heading into 2025. Perhaps the biggest unknown is how President-elect Donald Trump’s policies — especially around tariffs and immigration — will affect the cost of construction materials and the availability of labor. But the direction of the U.S. economy, […]
BUSHNELL- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local leaders, and Marshalltown Hammer Company leadership to announce new investments in Bushnell. In support of the project, the State of Illinois provided a $5 million grant to enable Marshalltown Hammer to acquire and establish operations in the former Vaughan & Bushnell facility. “Economic prosperity for the working families of Illinois ought to be our state’s North Star,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Today, we celebrate an important milestone, securing jobs, facility improvements for this storied institution. Thanks to the collaboration of State and local partners, the resilience of the people of Bushnell, the great folks at Marshalltown Hammer, and an assist from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – the city will continue to prosper, and the families of this region will have an opportunity to thrive.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement following Matt Gaetz withdrawing from consideration to be Attorney General: “A qualified nominee for the highest position in law enforcement in America must be honest and complete in disclosing his background. Mr. Gaetz did not meet that standard. “It’s time for Donald Trump to put forward a serious nominee for Attorney General who will fight for equal justice for all Americans. The Senate must uphold its constitutional responsibility of advice and consent on this critical position.”
From KSDK: The Missouri Department of Transportation is sharing its latest plans for major changes to Interstate 64 in St. Louis, including replacing or rehabbing bridges and changing traffic flow to make for a smoother commute. The specific corridor of I-64 is between Kingshighway Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. It’s a multi-million dollar investment to also […]
Mayors of Missouri's four largest cities, including St. Louis mayor Tishaura Jones, recently sent a letter to Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe, urging him to prioritize efforts to combat youth gun violence.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The leader of John Beal Roofing said the company implemented new protocols after its former chief financial officer was arrested in a $2.1 million embezzlement scheme. Richard D. Zellner, 66, of O’Fallon, Missouri, was sentenced Nov. 8 to 41 months in federal prison for using company funds to pay off $2.1 […]
An E. coli outbreak that sickened Rockwood Summit High School students has now risen to 97 cases and is linked to five events hosted by the same catering company last week, health officials said Tuesday.
Three parents of high school students are suing the catering company. A fourth lawsuit was filed by an adult who ate at one of the events and later tested positive by for E. coli.
Bill Marler, a food safety lawyer for Marler Clark, has handled thousands of E. coli cases like this one for the past…
Did you know that housing prices increased as much under Trump as they have under Biden? They did: If you adjust for inflation the increase is bigger under Trump than Biden. Unexpected, perhaps, but true.
From KMOV: Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis is undergoing a transformation, driven by millions in new investments and development. The area, once a commercial and garment district, is being eyed once again as a key part of downtown St. Louis. “I think the more development that goes on, the more people will come, the […]
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