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Better Together: How a Plan to Reunite STL Failed and What it Reveals

2 months ago

From St. Louis Public Radio: The last big effort to reunite St. Louis and St. Louis County ended in a flameout so bright, it still casts a shadow in the minds of the region. The merger plan, one of the most well-researched and well-funded in the region’s long history of reunification attempts, was created in […]

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Dede Hance

When Good Safety Numbers Hide Great Risks

2 months ago

From Occupational Health & Safety: A safety dashboard can tell a reassuring story: recordables down, lost-time cases down, rates trending in the right direction. Leaders relax. Teams get recognized for another “injury-free” month. Yet on the floor, people still talk about close calls, sore backs, small cuts handled quietly, and hazards everyone knows, but nobody […]

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Dede Hance

Minnesota Judge Shuts Down DHS’s Attempt To Expel Thousands Of Refugees

2 months ago
The Trump administration is purposefully cruel. That much cannot be argued, not when it has deliberately sent deportees to foreign torture prisons, dumped them in war-torn countries with histories of human rights abuses, and stranded people its has been ordered to release far from home without their IDs, phones, or money. This regime loves to […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The 2026 Ultimate GenAI Masterclass Bundle

2 months ago
Unlock the power of AI with lifetime access to 50 groundbreaking courses designed to help you master the most advanced AI tools of 2025 and beyond. Explore conversational AI, generative models, and cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT, GPT APIs, and AI-driven applications with the 2026 Ultimate GenAI Masterclass Bundle. With hands-on projects and real-world applications, this […]
Daily Deal

CBRE Markets Former Jamestown Mall Property After Years of Debate

2 months ago

From St. Louis Business Journal: The property that once housed Jamestown Mall is being marketed for sale as one of the largest redevelopment properties currently available in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Port Authority appointed brokers from national commercial real estate firm CBRE’s St. Louis office and a national public institutions group as […]

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Dede Hance

Ricky Lallish Named Director of SIUE Environmental Resources Training Center

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Ricky Lallish has been named director of the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, assuming leadership of Illinois’ primary training facility for drinking water and wastewater treatment technology. He succeeds longtime director Matthew Maas. Located at the north end of the SIUE campus, the ERTC partners with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to administer certification exams and offers

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Illinois Lottery Reminds Players - Don't Struggle In Silence

2 months ago
CHICAGO — March is recognized nationwide as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to increasing public understanding of problem gambling and promoting resources for those seeking support. This Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) to elevate awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services available statewide. “Together with ICPG and our nearly

Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) Impact on Utility Bills

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law on Jan. 8, a measure described as Illinois’ initial response to rising energy costs and a dramatically increasing demand for electricity. Scott Allen of the Citizens Utility Board is scheduled to discuss the law’s key provisions and how they are expected to affect utility bills during a public event Tuesday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd. in Alton.

80-Plus Attend Construction Forum Emerging Leaders Networking, Panel at S.M. Wilson

2 months ago

More than 80 construction and design professionals gathered in St. Louis last week at S.M. Wilson & Co. for a Construction Forum Emerging Leaders event featuring a conversation between President Michael Yazbec and Construction Forum Executive Director Thomas Finan. Construction Forum’s Emerging Leaders program connects and develops the next generation of leaders in the St. […]

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Tom Finan

It’s Design Tip Tuesday with Ann Marie Design Studio!

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS – On this Design Tip Tuesday with Anne Marie Boedges, she shares how you can cleverly utilize hidden organization in your space! Sponsored content disclaimer: The information and advice displayed in this story are those of individual sponsors or guests and not Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Stephanie Knight

Scaling Pre-Approved Plans for Affordable Housing: Offsite Methods & Demand Aggregation

2 months ago

From New York Institute of Technology: Last summer, the State of Vermont reached out as it began shaping Homes for All (H4A) Phase 3*, a new effort to expand access to pre-approved home designs and make it easier to build affordable housing faster. At first, the conversation was familiar: how to commission strong, code-ready plan […]

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Dede Hance

How VDC Reduces Project Risks

2 months ago

From Western Builder: Within the modern construction industry, experts have increasingly turned to virtual design and construction (VDC) to strategically manage project risks. At McCarthy Building Companies, VDC is at the center of project planning, coordination, and execution to ensure the safety and quality of every build. Through advanced technology, owners, designers, and builders can […]

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Dede Hance