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See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

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Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 17 to December […]

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ZZ Top is heading over to Europe this summer for the first time since 2019. The band just announced dates for The Elevation Tour, which has them hitting Norway, Denmark, Germany,…

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Wiegmann Associates’ engineering manager, Todd Jacks, has been recognized as one of the top 40 young HVAC industry professionals by The ACHR NEWS magazine. Each year, the industry trade publication’s Top 40 Under 40 contest selects individuals who are driving the industry into the next generation. Jacks was chosen for his visionary leadership, technical capabilities […]

The 250-plus people attending Construction Forum’s panel discussion at Maryville University last Friday (Dec. 8) heard the industry’s top leaders take on the good, the bad, and the promising of the St. Louis construction industry’s future. Participating in the panel were: • John Buescher, president, central region, McCarthy • Margaret McDonald, senior principal, HOK • […]

Growing demand for optimal freezer-cooler space by the food and pharma industry has spurred Crawford Hoying to partner with BGO Cold Storage to develop a 179,000-square-foot facility in Columbus, Ohio. Contegra Construction Co. is building the flexible facility for single or multiple tenants. The development team is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) […]

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined mHUB leadership, local elected officials, business leaders, and members of Illinois’ entrepreneurial community to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of mHUB’s new headquarters. The new innovation center is receiving $9.6 million in funding from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to continue advancing technology solutions for a clean tech economy through energy infrastructure, grid modernization, and long-energy storage. “To make Illinois a leader in clean energy innovation, we need institutions like mHUB that convene public and private sector interests towards a common goal, such as protecting the future health and economy of our state by developing new solutions to our climate crisis,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “The State is proud to recognize mHUB for the work it’s doing to scale the early-stage technologies needed to modernize, decarbonize, and incentivize

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PIASA - Southwestern High School on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, announced its list of Illinois State Scholar students. The group, shown above from left to right, are: Colin LeMarr, Parker LeMarr, Carson Burns, Matthew Arendell and Wyatt Akers. To be considered for Illinois State Scholar eligibility, a student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. The State Scholar program recognizes students attending approved Illinois high schools, typically public schools. Eligibility for the State Scholar program is based in part on a student's highest qualifying ACT or SAT score.

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A city can neither arrest its way out of violence nor social-program its way out, proponents say. Evidence points to the need for both.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City had a long list of high school students who auditioned and were selected for the Eastern Illinois University Honor Band Festival. A total of 25 Granite City students were picked of the 103 students across the state to participate. The students rehearsed and attended masterclasses and faculty recitals before performing a concert conducted by Dr. Alicia Neal and Professor David Boggs. The Granite City administration said the students represented Granite City well and "we are proud of their hard work and accomplishments." The list of students is as follows: Makayla Bird Karlisa Brent Aaron Brinker Arianna Collins Abigail Dickerman Brennen Foote Bailey Hanks Adrianna Ireland Colin Lakatos Holly LePeire Teresa Maldonado Lilly Martin Kaylah Meyerhoff Gabrielle Mitchell Alexander Peralez Victor Peralez Issac Robinson Victoria Robinson Xavier Russell Fred SanSoucie Neva Schwartz Faith Teets Sunny Valle Jenna Watkins Alyssa White

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Stevie Nicks is set to headline the inaugural Lovin’ Life Music Fest, taking place May 3-5 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Post Malone and Noah Kahan will also headline the festival, which promises more than…

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Tuesday night's broadcast of "The Voice" will reveal if Ruby Leigh makes it to the semi-finals.