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Missouri voters will decide on Proposition A in 2024, which would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, require many employers to provide paid sick leave, and exempt government entities from the changes.

EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has sentenced two men for their roles in a scheme that manipulated the bidding process for construction projects at ALDI grocery stores in southern Illinois and Missouri. Louis R. Ross, Sr., a former ALDI executive, and Donald E. Schniers, a general contractor from Breese, Illinois, were ordered to repay the company more than $2.8 million in restitution. Ross, 64, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty in May to multiple counts of mail and wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to commit those crimes. He received a 24-month prison sentence and was mandated to pay restitution to ALDI. Schniers, 73, pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud. He was sentenced to three years of probation and also ordered to pay the same restitution amount. According to court documents, Ross served as the Director of Real Estate for ALDI’s O’Fallon, Missouri, Division, while Schniers owned C. Juengel Company,

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The agency put grant applications online after reports of lackluster initial screening put the program under increased scrutiny.

Missouri voters will decide on November 5, 2024, on several high-stakes races and constitutional amendments, including abortion rights, voting systems, and minimum wage, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters in the Metro East are selecting the president and representation in the U.S. House and Illinois Statehouse.

While Missouri's population has held steady throughout the 2020s, the Show Me State has still seen a fair share of movers.

A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after a 2-year-old shot themselves using a gun left within reach.

SPRINGFIELD - Kicking off national Teen Driver Safety Week, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his office is spearheading a multi-faceted campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The office’s “One Road. One Focus” campaign — specifically geared toward educating teen drivers about the consequences of distracted driving — includes a new requirement for teens to watch a video that details the consequences of dangerous driving behaviors during their learner’s permit phase before they receive their driver’s license. The office is also partnering with Illinois State Police (ISP) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to identify areas prone to crashes and designate them as Distracted Driver Corridors throughout the state. Launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), Teen Driver Safety Week reinforces young drivers’ understanding of the impact of their behind-the-wheel

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BELLEVILLE - In response to a surge in telephone scam calls targeting St. Clair County residents, authorities are urging community members to remain vigilant and skeptical of unsolicited phone communications. The Sheriff’s Department issued a statement outlining common scams that have recently been reported in the area. Officials emphasized that the St. Clair County and other Sheriff’s Departments will not make calls threatening arrest for unpaid taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. They also clarified that the United States Postal Service does not make phone calls regarding intercepted packages purportedly containing illegal substances addressed to individuals. Additionally, residents were warned against scams involving fake Amazon calls, where individuals are asked to verify credit card information over the phone. The department highlighted a particularly prevalent scam involving impersonated grandchildren, who claim to be in trouble abroad and request bond money.

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This event series offers a perfect opportunity for job seekers to connect with companies hiring for seasonal and permanent positions.

EDWARDSVILLE - Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals great Ozzie Smith will visit the Schnucks in Edwardsville, Ill. to greet fans and promote his new BackFLIP premium spirit. The Meet and Greet will be held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 from 3-4 p.m. at Schnucks Edwardsville , 2222 Troy Road, Edwardsville, Ill. Smith will sign as many autographs as possible in the hour and will have photo cards available or customers can bring memorabilia - limit one autograph per person. Customers must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.

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MARYVILLE – Emergency Department’s, Sawyer Bricker, RN, of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award ® For Extraordinary Nurses . The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted read: “I waited for hours in the ED with abdominal pain and dizziness. I was then brought back to my room and my nurse (Sawyer) came in. He greeted my mom and I with the upmost respect. Sawyer listened to my concerns of what was going on and addressed the issue alongside the doctor. It was so awesome to have someone listen to me after being out of urgent care and my primary doctor the last few days. Sawyer made sure my pain was managed, checked on me, and helped advocate for me. He was so kind and made my experience at Anderson wonderful during a time of sickness and pain. Thank you Sawyer!!!” The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was

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PEORIA - OSF HealthCare is announcing that Mike Allen, chief financial officer, has submitted his resignation after accepting a position with Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. Kirsten Largent, senior vice president, financial operations for OSF HealthCare, has been named his successor. Allen has served as CFO since 2015. Among his accomplishments are setting OSF on a path of improved financial performance and balance sheet stability; establishing the Capital Management Committee to evaluate and recommend strategic and market investments; and leading more than 1,600 Mission Partners (employees) in the finance division as they navigated the COVID crisis and the resulting financial challenges. “There is so much that can be said about the care OSF delivers every day to over one million people in a faith-based healing environment. I have so much respect for what our physicians, nurses and all clinical providers do for our patients every day. And I can’t wait to watch

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Thornton founded the band in 2007 alongside Grammy Award–winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew.

State Rep. Michael Burton has pressed assault charges against Jonathan Boesch, executive director of the St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee.

"She also said Hicks-Simpson threatened to kill her and her kittens if she did not keep it a secret."

Illinois voters, here's what you should know before heading to the polls on Nov. 5.