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Forum Drone: New Basketball Courts Are First in Forest Park
This week Forum Drone Pilot Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC captures the completed Nicholas J. Booker basketball courts in Forest Park. The courts are located just east of the Missouri History Museum and north of the park visitors center, overlooking Lindell Boulevard. Dedication ceremonies and initial events were held in July for the […]
Digital driver’s license law among hundreds of bills signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Pritzker has now signed more than 460 bills without issuing any vetoes.
Harris-Stowe Dean of Education put on leave
CEO of Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis has died
Interim Explore St. Louis chief to evaluate 'next steps' on convention center
The interim leader of tourism agency Explore St. Louis said Tuesday he plans to finish America's Center expansion projects in the current pipeline – then evaluate "next steps" on elements of the plan that were previously put on hold amid cost overruns.
St. Louis public company to transfer stock listing
The Creve Coeur agriculture technology firm said Tuesday it will transfer its stock exchange listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq in a move aimed at reducing costs.
Time Warner Discovery Merger’s Latest Victim: Cartoon Network’s Entire Web Presence
You might recall that AT&T’s $200 billion acquisition of Time Warner and DirecTV was supposed to transform the telecom giant into a modern internet video advertising superpower. Instead, after a massive amount of debt and endless bumbling, AT&T wound up laying off more than 50,000 people, closing a bunch of popular brands (like Mad Magazine), […]
Developer puts factory-turned-office on The Hill up for sale
The developer of a historic factory-turned-office on The Hill has put the property up for sale.
Should the county executive’s job change? St. Louis County Council debates it.
The County Council on Tuesday debated changing the county's form of government to one in which a professional manager would oversee daily business instead of an elected county executive.
Former police chief charged with witness interference after raid on Kansas newspaper
TOPEKA, Kan. — A special prosecutor in court documents filed Tuesday says former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody “induced a witness to withhold information” in the days after Cody led a raid on a newspaper office, the publisher’s home and the home of a city councilwoman. Special prosecutor Barry Wilkerson, of Riley County, charged Cody […]
Gateway Dragon Boat Festival returns to Creve Coeur Lake this Saturday
In addition to the boat races, there will be traditional Chinese dances, taiko drumming, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities at the popular event, which benefits Operation Family Health.
Man shot outside north St. Louis apartment building; suspect in custody
A man is in custody for allegedly shooting a stranger outside an apartment building in north St. Louis.
World Bird Sanctuary treating sixth eagle with gunshot wound this year
One talkative eagle is a good sign for Roger Holloway and the World Bird Sanctuary after it lost part of its beak from a gunshot.
Sonny Gray troubled by home runs, pitch efficiency in midseason slide
An up-and-down season for Sonny Gray has seen more setbacks than strides in recent weeks.
Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts named Illinois Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Freshmen of the Year
SPRINGFIELD - Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts have been named Freshmen of the Year by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to legislators who have made exceptional contributions to the defense of free enterprise and the advancement of economic opportunities for the people of Illinois during their first two years in office. Senator Erica Harriss has represented the 56th District since 2023 and serves as the Minority Spokesperson on the Local Government Committee. During Senator Harriss’ time on the Madison County Board, she served as the Chairperson of the Personnel Committee and was also a member of the Finance, Government Operations, and Grants committees. Senator Harriss served on the County Board for six years. Senator Harriss lives in Glen Carbon, where she is a small business owner, volunteers for local charity organizations, and a youth group leader in her church. “As a small business owner, Sen. Harriss has a unique
US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel, including more than 50 St. Louis-made F-15s
However, the weapons are not expected to get to Israel anytime soon, they are contracts that will take years to fulfill.
Raoul's Legislation To Expand Worker Protections Against Retaliation Signed Into Law
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his legislation to fill existing voids in labor enforcement that leave workers unprotected from often-devastating employer retaliation when they seek to enforce their rights or blow the whistle on unlawful employer practices was signed into law. “With the signing of this important workers’ rights law, Illinois workers will no longer risk their livelihood and ability to provide for their families simply for asserting their basic workplace rights,” Raoul said. “I appreciate Gov. Pritzker taking this final action and ensuring we encourage workers to step up and report dangerous or unlawful practices in the workplace. I thank Sen. Castro and Leader Evans for their consistent advocacy and hard work on this important workers’ rights issue.” Raoul’s legislation – contained in House Bill (HB) 5561 – will protect workers from retaliatory conduct by employers, strengthen current
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