The Missouri Department of Transporation is asking the public to help in the fight against human trafficking. Saturday is National Awareness Day for of Human Trafficking Prevention Month and according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline there were 249 trafficking cases in MO in 2023 involving 356 victims. Thats due in part to the…
SPRINGFIELD – Today, Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was sworn in for his second term as State Representative for the 114th District of Illinois. “I’m so honored that the 114th District has placed their trust in me once again,” said Rep. Schmidt. “I’m going to continue working tirelessly to be a true voice for our community, not a cog in the Springfield machine.” Rep. Schmidt has a bipartisan voting record during his first term, consistently supporting fiscally responsible decisions and initiatives that directly impact the 114th district. “We have big challenges ahead in Illinois and I will work every day to find solutions that will bring jobs back, lower the tax burden, and support our first responders,” Schmidt said. “This is a public service, not self-service. This is why I voted against the legislator pay raises last year, and donate it back to my community each month.” Schmidt says his office has prioritized
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country. Trump has pledged to dismantle diversity programs that he says amount to discrimination, and conservatives around the country have pointed to diversity…
SPRINGFIELD — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) hospitals in Illinois are pleased to announce the top names chosen for babies born at these southern Illinois hospitals in 2024. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon Top Boy Name Oliver, which has been the top baby boy name since 2020. Top Girl Name Amelia, which has been the top baby girl name since 2022. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Top Boy Names Oliver and Theodore (tied) Top Girl Name Ivy These names were part of the over 1,200 babies delivered at these hospitals in 2024. For others expecting in 2025, St. Elizabeth’s and St. Joseph’s hospitals offers a wide range of services for mothers and infants, including prenatal classes which can be found on St. Elizabeth's and St. Joseph's websites under Classes and Events. Both hospitals focus on offering safe, quality care for mothers and babies. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently launche
From Area Development: Lately, securing financing for large-scale development projects has become increasingly complicated and nuanced. Executives looking to expand facilities or select new locations must navigate myriad challenges, from volatile capital markets to stringent investor expectations. That’s because in 2023, capital markets encountered disruptions reminiscent of the 2008 global financial crisis. The Federal Reserve’s […]
From Gensler: At Gensler we have always taken pride in delivering workplaces that are rooted in a human-centric approach — spaces that provide a dynamic experience for employees. The world has changed rapidly over the past few years and as result, how we think about the workplace, productivity, and employee experience has also shifted. We […]
From NPR: St. Louis water is famously drinkable straight from the tap – but thousands of city residents may have questions about that practice, after receiving notice that the pipes bringing water into their homes may contain lead. The notices come from the city’s Water Division. The purpose is to urge compliance with a new […]
Apparently the Fed has grown a little skeptical of inflation indexes that rely partly on "imputed" measures of things like rent. Instead, they're starting to look at pure market-based indexes: This is a 3-month rolling average, partly just to smooth things out and partly because it's my favored measure. In November, the plain old monthly ...continue reading "A different measure of inflation tells us it’s over"
From The Welder: Recently, I posed the following questions to many that I know in the industry: Looking back, what is the most important piece of knowledge or insight you wish you had before you entered the welding industry? How do you think this information would have impacted your career and the challenges you faced […]
From Work Design: Over the past four years we’ve seen a complete dismantling and rebuilding of the world of work. Designers, developers and organizations alike have been challenged to reassess and reimagine everything from operational policies, space utilization and amenities to lease structures and beyond. Research, data and strategic initiatives developed in partnership with clients […]
From Contractor Magazine: As America’s infrastructure ages, there’s an increased demand for skilled workers who can keep up with maintenance, repairs, and replacements. Paired with an increased rate of new construction from cities to the suburbs and everywhere in between, the industry is in dire need of new workers who can upkeep critical infrastructure. Despite […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Rob Miller was inspired to open his pottery studio to people of all abilities when his grandson, Connor, was born with cerebral palsy eight years ago. LampLight Studio now has a nonprofit arm, Blaze STL, that welcomes groups from underserved and disabled communities to create artwork and communicate through creativity. The […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: In one corner of Webster Groves, yard signs have sprouted out of the ground like daffodils in the spring. Blue ones say, “We support children’s mental health,” while the green ones say, “Keep North Webster a neighborhood.” The signs began to appear last year, when St. Louis Children’s Hospital and […]
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