Earlier this morning I wrote about the jump in US labor productivity at the start of the pandemic. The odd thing wasn't the jump itself, but the fact that the new higher level was permanent. I've finally tracked down quarterly figures for hours worked, so here is labor productivity since the end of the Great ...continue reading "Productivity really is higher"
From 2022 to 2023, regional enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is up 7%. Lane attributed this growth to a renewed focus on recruiting in the college's backyard and also to partnerships with community colleges around the country.
A biotech accelerator is a program that accelerates a startup’s growth. Apart from helping raise funding, they tend to offer hands-on mentorship, infrastructural support, as […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Police presented a $2,040 donation recently to the Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon. The police's good deed stems from the Police Department's "no-beard rule," which staff can get by donating to the fund that is totaled several times a year. Glen-Ed Pantry , Edwardsville Neighbors , Main Street Community Center and The Stork Foundation for Infertility are among past recipients (which are voted on by officers and staff). "The Junior Service Club does so much for the community - you can see their compassionate handiwork at the RP Lumber Center and Township Park, just to name a few," the Edwardsville Police said. "Thanks to Junior Service Club representatives Maria Ferrari and Meghan Longhi for joining us for a check presentation. We are proud to serve our community - in all sorts of ways!" Junior Service Club Hosts 2024 Hearts All-In Casino Night Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon to Host 202
Our 2024 Startups to Watch list, with 11 companies, is our largest yet and provides proof entrepreneurs haven’t shied away from turning innovative ideas into promising startups.
Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet have been divorced since 1993, but he says he will always have love for his ex-wife, who's the mother of his daughter, actress Zoë Kravitz. “She is part of…
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether changes should be made to the state's Senate districts. The high court heard arguments Thursday in a lawsuit contending the current map illegally splits Buchanan County and the St. Louis suburb of Hazelwood into multiple districts.
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis metropolitan area still has the most efficient inland port district in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The St. Louis region’s barge industry handled over four times the national average tons moved per river mile in 2021 (the most recent year for which data is available). The average number of tons per mile across the other seven inland port districts in the U.S. was 104,014 - the St. Louis region averaged 427,000 tons per mile. “The St. Louis harbor continues to be the most concentrated location on the Inland Waterway for export grain,” said David Jump, CEO of American Milling, LP. “Transportation efficiencies, facilities, and geography combine to result in lower costs for shippers. This results in the St. Louis region’s position as a global freight hub.” The findings come from an independent report by S&P Global Commodity Insights analyzing USACE data to
Several of the companies chosen for our 2023 Startups to Watch list proved they were worth watching last year. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest headlines from last year that were generated by companies on our 2023 list.
Forcyte is developing a portable power system designed to provide energy in harsh environments, including military settings and natural disasters. It launched out of the National Security Innovation Network Defense Innovation Accelerator program.
VetVerifi has created software to provide verification of pet medical records. Its software is built with a goal of allowing pet services providers, such as groomers and pet hotels, to easily access records from a veterinarian clinic to verify a pet’s medical records, including vaccinations.
A Hannibal, Missouri, man appeared in federal court on Thursday to be sentenced for hiding a camera in a bathroom in order to record video and images of a young girl.
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville boys swimming standout Cohen Osborn is enjoying another stellar season for the Tigers, having won a majority of his events so far. The latest came on Jan. 20, when in the Swim For Hope meet at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center, Osborn won three individual events - the 50-yard freestyle at 22.24 seconds, the 50-yard backstroke at 24.17 seconds, and the 50-yard butterfly at 23.69 seconds -- and was also a part of the 200-yard medley relay team who won the event at 45.10 seconds. The Tigers swam well overall, placing in third with 333 points, behind meet winner O'Fallon, who had 431 points, and runner-up Springfield High, who scored 362 points. Osborn swam many races during the day, giving his all in each heat, and at the end of the day, he was tired, yet very gratified. Osborn is a Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete of the Month for the Tigers. Osborn thought his best performance came in the 50-yard freestyle final, which had a qualifying round and a semifinal round,
Democrats put the secretary of state on the hot seat Thursday over his hiring of a private law firm to defend his office in a fight over investing rules.
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