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Beam Signing Marks Milestone in Construction of Green House Venture’s Education Center

2 months ago

Supporters of the Green House Venture gathered on March 3, 2026 to celebrate an important milestone in the construction of its new Education Center. The GHV senior leadership team, members of the board of directors, principals of the four Urban Education Alliance member schools, construction team leaders and long-time volunteers signed a ceremonial beam marking […]

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Dede Hance

Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he “might have forced Israel’s hand” in launching the war on Iran that has already cost the lives of six American troops.  Trump’s statement came less than a day after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters the United States joined the campaign to protect American troops after […]
Ashley Murray, Jennifer Shutt

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season

2 months ago
The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline topped $3 Tuesday for the first time this year, and is expected to keep going up. The average price Tuesday was $3.11, up about 11 cents from Monday, according to AAA. “The pump reaction is not only underway — it’s accelerating,” said Patrick De Haan, […]
David Lightman

Women in Construction Week: How Intention Forged Women of STEEL

2 months ago

Women make up just 11.2% of the construction industry’s workforce. Yet more women than ever are entering the trades, project management, and leadership roles. For generations, women have also served in critical project support positions that keep construction offices running. Whether they wear a hard hat or not, women are essential to every project built […]

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Dede Hance

Region Mourns Talented Teen Performer Jarod Rhodes

2 months ago
BELLEVILLE - Jarod Rhodes, a Center of Creative Arts (COCA) voice student and member of the Muny Kids in St. Louis, is remembered fondly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for being "a bright light" and his immense contributions in theater and music in his young life. Rhodes died after he was found with a gunshot wound in a garage in Belleville, Illinois, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, authorities said. Belleville Police said preliminary findings indicate the incident “does not appear to be intentional,”

Worker Wellness Blog

2 months ago

by Dr. John Gaal This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness blog looks at the chaos in Mexico following the death of a powerful Cartel boss—to how the staffing shortage in prisons is impacting the Mental Health of employees—to the FBI’s misuse of taxpayers’ funds…not to mention its Director’s inappropriate conduct in Italy. Focal Point: […]

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Dede Hance

S. M. Wilson Celebrates 45th Work Anniversary of Steve Williams

2 months ago

Along with its own 105th anniversary, S. M. Wilson & Co. is celebrating the 45th work anniversary of General Superintendent Steve Williams. Williams is now one of only two individuals in the company’s history to reach the 45-year mark, surpassing his father, Larry Williams’ 44-year S. M. Wilson legacy as a lead superintendent. In a […]

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Dede Hance

Midwest Members Credit Union Partners With Crisis Food Center in Alton Ham Distribution Drive

2 months ago
ALTON - Crisis Food Center will partner with Midwest Members Credit Union to distribute free hams and side items to families in need during a drive-through giveaway from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Crisis Food Center, 21 East 6th St. in Alton. The event, billed as the Seventh Annual Easter Ham Giveaway, will provide one ham and one bag of side items per car on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. “Together, we can purchase a lot of hams for families i