CHICAGO - E4, a leading energy and sustainability consulting firm, has partnered with Alton Steel to implement a Community Solar solution that reduces costs while supporting the company’s long-term energy and sustainability goals. As a major steel producer operating a 200-ton electric arc furnace and a 14-inch bar mill in Alton, Illinois, Alton Steel plays a key role in regional manufacturing and infrastructure. Through this new Community Solar subscription, the company is taking an important step toward aligning with their long-term sustainability goals and demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship while managing long-term operational costs. Community Solar offers commercial and industrial businesses a direct way to support clean energy generation without the need for on-site solar installations or upfront capital investment. Participating companies subscribe to off-site solar farms and receive credits on their utility bills, creating meaningful cost savings
Did you know that the holiday many Americans associate with barbecues and the unofficial end of summer actually has roots in a powerful movement for workers' rights? Labor Day is more than just a day off—it is a tribute to the contributions and struggles of the labor force that built modern society. Understanding this holiday's origins and how it has been celebrated over time offers insight into both the evolution of labor rights and the cultural fabric of the United States. The Origins of Labor Day: A Tribute to the Working Class Labor Day traces back to the late 19th century, a period marked by rapid industrialization and often harsh working conditions. Factories, mines, and other workplaces were fraught with long hours, low pay, and unsafe environments. The labor movement emerged to challenge these conditions, advocating for fair wages, reasonable hours, and safer workplaces. The first Labor Day parade took place on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Centra
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office has prevailed in preserving funding to AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On July 23, Raoul and a coalition of 24 states and attorneys general challenged the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) attempt to gut AmeriCorps by withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for critical service programs. On Thursday, OMB and AmeriCorps instead agreed to release over $184 million in funding that AmeriCorps plans to award to service programs across the country. “The administration’s abrupt termination of these vital grants and programs had far-reaching and devastating impacts,” Raoul said. “I am pleased the hundreds of Illinoisans who serve some of Illinois’ most vulnerable populations will once again be able to give back to their communities.” On April 29, Raoul and a coalition of 24 states and attorneys general challenged
ALTON – OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with the discussion topic: Lymphatic fluid flow . Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this free educational session about lymphedema and meet other people with lymphedema. The September lymphedema education meeting will be held: Thursday, September 4, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services 228 Alton Square Mall, Alton, IL Enter the Rehab office from the upper mall parking lot, facing Alby Street, under the "OSF HEALTHCARE" sign Interested individuals should direct questions or requests for additional information to OSF Rehabilitation Services at (618) 463-5171. Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid that is usually drained by the body's lymphatic system. Some lymphedema facts include: It most commonly affects
CHICAGO – Heading into Labor Day weekend, Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted a new report detailing actions his office has taken during the past year to advocate for and protect Illinois workers. The Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau was codified in state statute in 2020 and has since collected more than $27 million in owed wages and restitution for workers and collected $935,000 in penalties against companies alleged to have discriminated against workers on the basis of race or sex. “The dedicated attorneys and staff of my office’s Workplace Rights Bureau work every day to uphold and defend Illinois laws, resolve serious and persistent violations of workers’ rights, and ensure that law-abiding businesses are not undercut by those that violate the law to gain unfair advantages,” Raoul said. “I am committed to continuing to fight for workers’ rights, and I encourage anyone with questions or concerns about their workplace
A resident called police when a neighbor showed up on his front porch naked, with his hands zip tied behind his back. The man had been shot seven times.
ST. LOUIS - We kick off September where we ended August, with below average temperatures and dry conditions. A swirling low pressure center in eastern Kansas has been sending some clouds our way but the rain has held mostly west. Central Missouri and the western edge of the St. Louis region have a slight chance [...]
Diapers and menstrual hygiene products such as tampons and pads will no longer be taxed in Missouri stores. A new law, which went into effect last week, eliminates what’s commonly known as the “luxury” state sales tax rate of 4.225% on these products. After years of bipartisan support for eliminating this luxury tax in Missouri, […]
The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public health. But the language MAHA proponents use to describe health and disease has also raised concerns among the disability and chronic illness communities. I’m a researcher studying the rhetoric of health and medicine – and, specifically, the rhetoric of risk. This […]
On a private webinar, Littler Mendelson attorneys said ‘risk-tolerant’ employers could ignore a Rhode Island ban, because anti-union meetings provide ‘tremendous value.’
Without a quorum at the NLRB, state legislation that codifies collective bargaining for private-sector employees may be key to preserving workers’ rights.
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