From St. Louis Business Journal: Owners in a Clayton condominium building contend that the $250 million office tower complex next to them isn’t finished. Residents of the Maryland Walk condominiums, at 8025 Maryland Ave., sent a letter earlier this year to US Capital Development, the Clayton-based developer of the downtown Clayton office tower development previously […]
From West Newsmagazine: When the inaugural Burgerfest kicks off at The District in Chesterfield on Oct. 27, organizers are hoping the event will yield big results in the form of tiny houses. Funds raised during the Burgerfest will support the local nonprofit Veterans Community Project (VPC)’s tiny house village, which aims to provide St. Louis’s […]
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee has shared a statement as he continues to recover from being shot in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Lee writes in a Facebook post, "I…
From Construction Dive: Construction has an open secret when it comes to the number of workers lacking permanent legal status on jobsites. Immigrants entering the country illegally make up about 23% of the construction laborer workforce in the United States, according to a 2021 report from the Center for American Progress. A Pew Research Center […]
From NPR: An inclusive playground is coming to Queeny Park in St. Louis County next spring. The $2.4 million playground is designed to be accessible for kids and guardians who have a disability. The Teddy and Friends Unlimited Play Playground will feature soft rubber floors, ramps and special equipment like saucer swings so children with […]
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Oct. 16, 2024, the Madison County Board took a moment to remember Charles “Skip” Schmidt. Schmidt was a board member who died on Oct. 3, 2024. Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler started the Oct. 16 board meeting with a moment of silence to honor Schmidt. “Schmidt was a retired school teacher and coach at the Ferguson Florissant School District for more than 25 years,” Prenzler said. “He coached various sports through the years, to include football, volleyball and tennis. In 1989, Schmidt and his wife Cindy moved to Edwardsville, where he got involved in the community and served on various boards and organizations.” Schmidt served as an Edwardsville Township trustee and a member of the Edwardsville Parks Board. He worked with local organizations like Faith in Action, the Metro East Humane Society, the Edwardsville YMCA, The Wildey and the Edwardsville Rotary Club. He was elected to the Madiso
From KSDK: The Missouri Department of Transportation is gearing up for an $80 million project to improve Interstate 44 from St. Louis city to the county. More than two dozen bridges and overpasses either need to be rehabilitated or replaced altogether and engineers want to hear from you. State officials say many bridges along I-44 […]
From St. Louis Magazine: Two decades ago, Tom Niemeier forged his own path in the field of architecture, launching SPACE as a small firm that became the go-to partner for design-conscious restaurateurs. Now, together with Shelley, his partner in life and business, the Niemeiers are preparing to take the next step in SPACE’s journey: They […]
From St. Louis Today: The lender for the now-closed Armory entertainment venue in St. Louis is suing owner Green Street, alleging the development company owes the bank $24 million. A foreclosure could be next. The lawsuit from Peoples National Bank is the latest legal battle before Green Street, which owes over $1 million in real […]
The Shrewsbury Police Department is investigating after a group allegedly placed a firework in the library box of a local park, which was later followed by an explosion.
From MRN: The Kathleen Lask Trust owns 27 agricultural-zoned acres at 8265 Mexico Road, south and across from Barrington Drive, about a half mile east of the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. The property is currently used as farmland and has multiple outbuildings. McKelvey Homes has proposed rezoning the property from Agricultural to R-1/PUD (Planned Unit […]
From Princeton University: Inspired by the architecture of human bone’s tough outer layer, engineers at Princeton have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than standard counterparts. The bio-inspired design allows the material to resist cracking and avoid sudden failure, unlike conventional, brittle cement-based counterparts. In a Sept. 10 article in the […]
On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980 ...Bruce Springsteen released his fifth studio album, The River – his only double album to date.The project was originally intended as a single album…
LIVINGSTON – Illinois American Water has initiated essential maintenance at its water treatment plant in Livingston, prompting a systemwide boil water order for the Livingston District. The order will take effect at noon on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, as the company works to replace pipe connections and valves. Customers in the Livingston area will receive direct notifications regarding the boil water order. This maintenance effort is part of Illinois American Water’s ongoing commitment to upgrading its water and wastewater systems, aimed at replacing aging infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of clean, safe, and reliable service. Illinois American Water said during the boil water order, residents are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for five minutes before using it for drinking or cooking. However, water can still be used for bathing, washing, and other routine activities. The boil water order is being issued in compliance with regulations from the Illinois Environmenta
ALTON - The 107th Alton Halloween Parade is right around the corner. The East End Improvement Association is preparing for the parade, to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in downtown Alton. Organizers Steve Schwartz and Greg Erler noted their excitement — and a few guidelines — ahead of the annual Alton tradition. “Since 1916, we’ve had this parade,” Schwartz said. “It’s gotten to be a community event. It’s fun to do. It’s expected within the community. It’s one of the best things that I’ve been involved in.” Schwartz and Erler said that the East End Improvement Association has “a great committee” that organizes the parade every year. This “well-oiled machine” has been working since early September to get everything ready for Halloween night. Parade participants will attend a meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Alton Moose Lodge to learn more about
"Crime is happening," nonprofit founder Precious Jones said. "It's steady growing, not down 50%, because this is not an area that I would expect that to happen in."
A prominent figure in U.S. chess was banned from the Saint Louis Chess Club and expelled from the 2024 U.S. Chess Championship, officials announced Wednesday.
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