Letter To The Editor: When a person looks to hire an individual for an important job, the credentials and experience of a potential candidate should always be an obvious part of the decision. With their vote on April 1st, Godfrey residents will have the opportunity to hire (rehire, actually) Susan Robbins as Village Clerk and, believe me, her credentials and experience are paramount. Susan has been an integral part of Godfrey government since 2001 when she began in the Supervisor’s Office. In 2019, after the Township was dissolved, Susan moved down the hall and took over as Deputy Clerk for the Village of Godfrey. In 2023, after the untimely death of then Clerk Bethany Bohn, Susan was unanimously appointed to the position of Village Clerk by the Mayor and Board of Trustees. Susan consistently displays an aura of professionalism, friendliness, knowledge, and willingness to assist the people of Godfrey. I have heard about, and personally witnessed, Susan’s positive interaction
A March 10, 1925, article in the Alton Evening Telegraph titled “Dying Woman Gives Reward to Her Kind Friends” described the contents of the will of Minnie Wells Luly Walters. When she died, Walters willed her property “almost altogether to those who had been kind to her.” After bills were paid and accounts settled, her estate was worth about $3,500 ($64,500 in 2025). The will bequeathed $1,000 to H. William Bauer, $500 to Frank P. Bauer, $300 to William Fleming, and $100 each to Mrs. George Dietz, Miss Eda Faulstich and Mrs. Schindewolf. Walters also left $100 for the Alton Cemetery fund and a sum to provide a marker for her grave. Misses Lillian and Lorena Bauer (daughters of H. William Bauer) were the executrixes. “The reason remembered H.W. Bauer above all others was that at one time, to test out the sincerity of devotion of a man who wanted to marry her, she had deeded to Mr. Bauer all of her property and he had held it in his own name for years.
From St. Louis Public Radio: Dozens of teachers and staff members rallied in support of Nahed Chapman New American Academy in St. Louis Public Schools during a school board meeting on Tuesday after Superintendent Millicent Borishade announced major changes to the program. One of the biggest changes would scale back a program at Nahed Chapman […]
Neither Elton John nor Brandi Carlile appear in the video for their latest collaborative single, "Swing for the Fences," from their forthcoming joint album, Who Believes in Angels? Instead, the video…
During debate Wednesday on a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, state Rep. Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, suggested making St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County the 51st state.
From MDOT: ST. LOUIS – With nearly 180 projects across four counties and the city of St. Louis, drivers may encounter some type of construction this year on many of the routes they use daily. Most of those projects are taking care of the existing system, rehabilitating bridges, replacing signals and sidewalks, and resurfacing to ensure […]
From Fox2 Now: A piece of St. Louis history built in 1890 by the creators of the Cathedral Basilica is on the market for $1.8 million in the city’s The Gate District. The former Immaculate Conception Church, a massive 15,750-square-foot property, is stretched on 1.26 acres, including two buildings, the church and a rectory. The […]
Letter to the Editor: I’m writing this letter to clarify some things. I am your City Clerk and have been for four years now. Did I become ill? Yes. Did my Deputy Clerk, who was appointed by me, have to step in and fulfill my duties while I was out? Yes. That is what is expected of any Deputy. My health was critical; I almost died twice. But did I ever forget about my job? No. When I got home from the hospital, all I did was work hard to get healthy so I could return to the office of the City Clerk. I was finally released to come back to work in January of 2024. I was so ready to get back to work. That first day of my return, I stayed the whole day and have not missed a day due to my health nor have I missed any Committee of the Whole or Council meetings. I do not view my prior illness as a weakness. I view my recovery as proof of my strength and resilience to get through, as this was the worst time of my life, but I’ve been back working at 100% since January 2024.
A developer is bringing its business model of luxury short-term rehabilitation to the St. Louis region with a $22 million rehab facility that organizers say will look and feel more like a resort.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement remind you to plan ahead for a sober ride home before partaking in any St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. When you know how you’ll get home after the revelry ends, you – and those around you – are more likely to end the night safely with your luck intact. “Don’t push your luck this St. Patrick’s Day by driving impaired,” said Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. “Plan ahead for a safe celebration and don’t let anyone get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking or using drugs. Take their keys away and make sure they have a safe ride home. It might be the difference between a memorable celebration or a tragedy that could have easily been avoided by making the right choice.”
A pharmaceutical packaging business that changed ownership last fall plans to close a St. Louis-area plant this spring, laying off all employees there.
From Architect Magazine: In a landmark effort spearheaded by the RAND Corporation, the recently published the “Building Impact” report, commissioned by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), with backing from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), reveals pressing gaps between architectural education and professional […]
WASHINGTON — A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday over the U.S. Education Department’s efforts this week to cut more than 1,300 employees. The complaint asks the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block the department from implementing the “reduction in force,” or RIF, action and President Donald Trump’s […]
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in California ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate thousands of jobs for probationary federal workers fired as part of billionaire Elon Musk’s campaign to slash the federal workforce. Judge William Alsup ruled Thursday morning that tens of thousands of workers must be rehired across numerous federal agencies, including the departments […]
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