I don't know how big a deal this is, but in the aftermath of the Trump election economic uncertainty has reached its highest level since the index began 40 years ago: There have actually been a few single-day spikes higher than the current level, but the difference is that today's reading is the result of ...continue reading "Economic uncertainty has surged since Trump was elected"
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Illinois governor said Thursday that he looks forward to seeing how a $55 million Metro East technology center project contributes not just to the advancement of innovation in Illinois, but the St. Louis region. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who had appeared at the 2019 kickoff of private redevelopment company AltonWorks’ […]
From St. Louis American: As Tony Thompson, the founder and CEO of Kwame Building Group, built his firm into a national leader in construction management, he was planning to establish a foundation that would have an educational impact on the communities it served. The Kwame Charitable Foundation welcomed more than 250 guests to its second […]
From Area Development: HWI (HarbisonWalker International), a supplier of refractory products and services in the U.S. and member of the Calderys Group, plans to expand its operations in Fulton, Missouri. The $13.9 million project is expected to create 11 jobs. The investment includes the construction of an additional lightweight monolithics refractories manufacturing facility that will […]
From West Newsmagazine: Demolition has just barely begun on Chesterfield Mall, the site of the future Downtown Chesterfield development. Onlookers will still see the remains of the shuttered mall for many months, and developer Michael Staenberg, president of The Staenberg Group (TSG), said that will likely be the landscape until April of 2025 when demolition […]
ALTON - Cameo C. Holland, the City Treasurer of Alton, announced her decision not to seek reelection after seven years of service, citing a decline in collaborative governance and personal considerations. In a heartfelt message addressed to the citizens of Alton, Holland expressed her gratitude for the support she received during her tenure and reflected on the challenges and rewards of her role. Holland's announcement comes as she prepares to transition away from public office, a decision influenced by her experiences over the past eleven years with the city. "While serving you has been immensely rewarding, it has also presented many challenges," she said. Holland noted that her initial inspiration stemmed from a collaborative spirit that emphasized citizen engagement, but she observed a diminishing focus on this principle in recent times. In her message, Holland highlighted the importance of family and personal growth, particularly as a new parent. "As a new parent, I recognize
We’re excited to announce the launch of the crowdfunding campaign for our new card game: One Billion Users. In this fast-paced and entertaining card game, you take on the role of a social media mogul competing to build the most successful social network. We’ve spent much of this year designing, testing, and refining the game […]
In the Spirit of the Season, FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 have teamed up with Magdala House to raise awareness and funds for serving the unhoused and developmentally disabled in St. Louis.
Legendary soul singer Al Green is back with a new song, dropping a cover of the R.E.M. classic “Everybody Hurts.”“While we were in the studio recording ‘Everybody Hurts,’ I could really…
GODFREY/ALTON - Godfrey and Alton are officially decorated for the holidays. Pride, Incorporated decorated the “Welcome to Godfrey” sign, the "Welcome to Alton” sign and the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion with garland, wreaths and lights. Several local organizations donated time and money to make this possible. “It was just a collaboration,” said Pat Stewart, president of Pride, Inc. “This started as a twinkle in someone’s eye that quickly developed into a community project that should please all Alton and Godfrey residents.” On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, Pride, Inc. members and community leaders gathered at the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion to turn on the lights and pose for a photo. John Meehan dressed as Benjamin Godfrey himself. Stewart thanked the many organizations and businesses that made the decorations possible. Pride, Inc. received a grant from the Alton Community Service League, then worked with the Village of Godfrey to fundraise.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the second official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide up to approximately $24 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The second funding opportunity aims to make approximately 20 awards, building upon the 37 awards from the first NEVI funding opportunity announced by IDOT in September and aligning with Gov. JB Pritzker’s goal to have 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030.
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