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Former Workhouse Jail demolished after years of advocacy

1 year 6 months ago
The former Workhouse Jail in north St. Louis has been demolished after years of campaigning by Mayor Tishaura Jones to close the facility due to inhumane conditions, and the city is now considering various redevelopment options for the site.
Nick Gladney

Daily Deal: The Ultimate Software Testing Bundle

1 year 6 months ago
Get the skills you need to become a software tester with the Ultimate Software Testing Bundle. Software testing is performed to identify differences between given input and expected output and to verify that software products function according to pre-defined requirements. Courses cover the basics, Bugzilla, JIRA, testing techniques, Java TestNG, and more. It’s on sale […]
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Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts pushes back against Trump call to impeach judges

1 year 6 months ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts on Tuesday rejected calls to impeach federal judges who issue rulings that block Trump administration policies, a rare public statement from the nation’s highest sitting judge. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning […]
Jennifer Shutt

Bipartisan Bill Seeks Deadlines for Union Contract Agreements

1 year 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  New bipartisan legislation with union backing could amend the National Labor Relations Act and force labor and employer parties to negotiate faster to create and ratify a collective bargaining agreement once workers vote to form a union. The legislation, introduced March 4 by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., would require parties to begin negotiations within 10 […]
Rachel Finan

The 10 Best Works of Public Architecture in St. Louis

1 year 6 months ago
From St. Louis Post Dispatch:  St. Louis architecture has a style all its own. You can look at many St. Louis houses and instantly know that they are from here. The deep red brick, sometimes accented with white glazed brick. The arches around the windows or doors. The long, narrow layouts — these are all […]
Rachel Finan

L&C Career Services Hosting Annual Job Fair, April 2, 2025

1 year 6 months ago
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will connect students, graduates and community members with employers throughout the region during its annual Job Fair, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The fair is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in The Commons on the Godfrey Campus. The event is free for employers and job seekers and typically draws more than 350 attendees annually. Career Resources Specialist Terri DeWerff said Career Services looks forward to connecting employers with job seekers on campus. “Lewis and Clark Career Services offers a variety of resources in resume development, interviewing skills, and online professional networking,” DeWerff said. “We coordinate with program faculty/staff to assist students and graduates with career readiness competencies as they prepare for their job search and the upcoming Job Fair.” DeWerff said 50 employers have registered for the fair this year. “The goal is to provide an even

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DOT Removes Equity, Environmental Factors From IIJA Funding Decisions

1 year 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  Dive Brief: The U.S. DOT has rolled back a Biden-era policy that included environmental and social considerations in federally funded infrastructure projects, according to a Monday memo from the agency. The move rescinds two Federal Highway Administration memos, issued in 2021 and 2023, both titled “Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources to Build […]
Rachel Finan

Gov. Pritzker Announces Record-Breaking Increase in Community College Enrollment

1 year 6 months ago
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that 2025 Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges continues to surge, increasing to 8.9% compared to the previous Spring. The nearly 9% increase is the largest Spring-to-Spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) began collecting systemwide enrollment in the late 1990s, and the third straight year of Spring enrollment increases according to the state’s latest 2025 Spring Enrollment Report . “With the largest Spring-to-Spring enrollment increase and the third straight year of growth, our community colleges have not only bounced back from the pandemic – they are now stronger than ever thanks to our historic investments in education,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We are the home to the third largest community college system in the nation, and we want to continue seeing growth and opportunity for working families by making higher education more affordable and accessibl

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Most Workers Don’t Believe HR Will Address Toxic Behavior

1 year 6 months ago
From Human Resources Director:  Nearly half of employees in the United States don’t trust their HR leaders to address toxic behaviour in the workplace, according to a new report. Findings from iHire showed that 45.9% of employees said ‘no’ when asked if they trust HR to address toxic behaviours within their current or most recent […]
Rachel Finan

City Offers $16M=Plus in 2025 Neighborhood Transformation Grants

1 year 6 months ago
From St. Louis MO-Gov:  City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration (CDA) is launching the third year of Neighborhood Transformation Grants, with more than $16 million in available funding for projects that support affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and public space improvements. Since its inception, Neighborhood Transformation Grants have directed millions of dollars toward new housing construction, […]
Rachel Finan

Metro-East Lutheran High School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2024-2025

1 year 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year: Grade 9 - Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Madison Dunn, Edwardsville Liam Hazelwonder, Godfrey Marion Hemmer, Fairview Heights Claire Houck, Maryville Collin Hudzik, Edwardsville Ryan Sullivan, New Douglas Lily Walloch, Collinsville Grade 9 - Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) Abby Ayer, Shiloh Elijah Ball, Worden Abby Dulaney, O'Fallon Lyla Eggebrecht, Wood River Oliver Elmer, Edwardsville Noah Gray, Collinsville Caitlyn Hardage, Caseyville Lily Hartzel, Troy Moira Krueger, Glen Carbon Laynie Menard, Glen Carbon Preston Menossi, Edwardsville Cole Payne, Edwardsville Matthew Redden, Edwardsville Henry Reiseck, Hamel Molly Schulmeister, Staunton Calista Stults, Collinsville Owen Trackwell, Maryville Josie Wright, Edwardsville

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