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“KIDstruction” Campaign for Children’s Hospital Blows The Doors Off 2025 Goals; Raises $840,931

2 months ago

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum When this year’s “KIDstruction” campaign hit its $761K campaign goal the chairs asked the campaign committee to see if they could hit $800K. Somebody forgot to tell the committee members to stop. KIDstruction – the annual construction industry effort that raises money for programs in support of kids […]

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Tom Finan

Noah Cyrus

2 months ago

Noah Cyrus may have grown up in one of music’s most high-profile families, but after years in and around the spotlight, she emerges as her own woman and a fully […]

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Myranda Levins

Apartment Developer Asks, “Can We Just Wake Up As a Region?”

2 months ago

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum This could, and should, be a golden moment for multifamily housing in the St. Louis Region… that is if we can stay out of own way. That message was delivered by a discussion panel last Wednesday (Sept. 24th). The discussion took place at a real estate summit hosted […]

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Tom Finan

‘We’re headed to a shutdown’: White House meeting ends with no deal as deadline nears

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican lawmakers remained far apart Monday with just over 24 hours until a federal government shutdown begins, after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders meant to spur negotiations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader […]
Ashley Murray

Edwardsville High Chamber Orchestra Shines At Edwardsville Arts Fair Event

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School Chamber Orchestra recorded a captivating performance at the annual Edwardsville Art Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, showcasing the talents of its student musicians. The event took place at Edwardsville City Park, drawing attendees to enjoy a blend of visual and performing arts. The orchestra featured violinists Vylai Dombrowski, Elise Larrew, Paige Muskopf, Izzy Robinson, Gwen Harkey, Elisabeth Preston, and Emma Spencer. Viola players included Ian Kim, Liya Perham, and Dori Kelly. Cellists Darby Christian, Dylan Brueggeman, Eleanor Reynolds, Priyalakshmi Janardhan, Poe Wilkens, and Lily Reynolds contributed to the performance, along with double bassist August Meiser. Following the chamber orchestra’s set, the Edwardsville Chamber Choir, directed by Emily Ottwein, took the stage and continued to capture the audience with highly regarded musical offerings. The performances were part of the art fair’s effort to provide a diverse

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Madison County Coroner Identifies Two Crash Victims In Pontoon Beach

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MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Coroner's Office on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, confirmed the identity of two people who died following a head-on collision on Illinois State Route 162 in Pontoon Beach on the evening of Sept. 19, 2025. Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich identified the victims as Jody M. Rinderer, 47, of Granite City, and Victoria L. Goss, 32, also of Granite City. The crash occurred at 7:36 p.m. Sept. 19, 2025, in the 5000 block of State Route 162. Rinderer was driving a 2003 maroon Chevrolet Silverado, which burst into flames after the collision. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was positively identified by a tattoo. Goss was the driver of a 2017 blue Buick Enclave that sustained heavy front-end damage. She was conscious following the crash and transported by Rural Med Ambulance to Gateway Regional Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries. A juvenile passenger in Goss’s vehicle was taken to a hospital in St. Louis by Granit

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