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“... I’ve won and lost elections where I’ve been outspent. But I’ve never seen the kind of outside influence as I did in this year’s congressional race,” the mayor wrote.

Green Day is teasing a 20th anniversary reissue of their 2004 album, American Idiot.In an Instagram post Thursday, the trio writes, "Can you hear the sound of hysteria?" — a reference…

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Hundreds of parents gathered to hear from SLPS transportation staff about the patchwork plan to compensate for a lack of school buses.

From Lincoln News Now:  Throughout its history beginning in 1947, the Old Monroe Fire Protection District has never sought after a tax increase or a bond. But according to Fire Chief Chris Blevins, with changing times comes a massive need. On Aug. 6, Blevins is hoping voters will approve a $3.1 Million bond that will […]

ALTON - On Sunday, August 3, 1924, the Jewish Community Home of Wood River and Alton held a fundraising picnic at Rock Spring Park. Many people from the area came out to support the cause. There were “a large number from out of the city at the picnic, and a good attendance from Alton, not only of people of the Jewish faith but others.” Various booths, a band concert, and dancing marked the occasion. The Jewish Community Home and Synagogue trace their origins to New Year’s Eve of 1923. On that evening, the Alton and Wood River Jewish League threw their first ball to raise funds for a new facility. Four hundred fifty people attended the function and were entertained by an eight-piece orchestra. At about this time, the Methodist churches on Wesley Street in Upper Alton and on Washington Avenue in Alton were merging. The churches put both of their buildings up for sale to finance a consolidated Methodist church on Main Street. The Alton and Wood River Jewish League

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From Building Design + Construction:  What does the research space of the future look like? And can it be housed in older buildings (or does it require new construction)? In a previous article, I laid out a series of concerns that need to be considered when designing for the future of higher education research spaces. […]

GODFREY - Two-time Paralympian Eric Newby is being honored with “Eric Newby Day” on Aug. 29, 2024, in the Village of Godfrey as he prepares for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Mayor Mike McCormick made the official proclamation naming Aug. 29, 2024, “Eric Newby Day” at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, where he also highlighted Newby’s athletic accomplishments. “Eric Newby is a two-time Paralympian, winning silver medals both in the Tokyo and in Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games, and will be competing on Team USA in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris,” McCormick said. He added Newby has been a “seasoned veteran” on the USA Wheelchair Rugby team since 2013 and served as co-captain with Chuck Aoki of the 2023 squad. He also earned medals in two previous World Championships, including a bronze medal in 2014 and a silver medal in 2022. “Having moved into a leadership role on the team, he is looking forward

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From Contractor Magazine:  A recent Supreme Court ruling is expected to further impact the water industry in what has been an especially consequential two terms for the sector. In June, the Court issued a 6-3 decision overruling its landmark 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which deferred to a federal agency’s reasonable […]

S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Jake Fenster to Senior Estimator. Since joining the company over six years ago, Fenster has developed strong estimating skills and exemplifies our company’s core values, which are demonstrated by his strong relationships, team skills, and leadership skills. Additionally, his […]

From Smart Growth America:  The US prides itself on being a global leader. Yet there’s one way we’d rather not be leading—in the number of people dying on our roads. Across all income levels, among the countries with the largest populations, we’re the only one where deaths reached these historic highs. Compared to our high-income […]

    EXPLORETHECITY’S CHANGING TIMES AND FASCINATING STORIES IN THIS DAY IN ST. LOUIS HISTORY Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of our newest local interest book, This Day in St. Louis History, by Joe Sonderman. (in photo0 Document4Document4 St. Louis has a fascinating history that continues to affect how we live in […]

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ALTON - Community members are invited to enjoy Alton’s art, music and culinary scene with Rock the Hops. From 2–8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 27 local bands will be playing at five different venues in Alton. Attendees can come out and enjoy the music, craft beers and more at Bossanova Martini Lounge, The Old Bakery Beer Co., The Conservatory, Flock Food Truck Park and Bar, and Ragin’ Cajun Piano Bar. “It was the first festival of its kind to combine all those channels of culture,” said Hope Mader, Rock the Hops organizer. “It is a lot of fun. It’s a very positive environment. People are very generous and engaged. A lot of folks don’t normally have experience with local original bands, and this is a day for them to see the artists that live here and the artists that create here. It’s really cool. It’s really important to introduce our town to those creatives.” Bands begin playing at 2 p.m. on Aug. 10. A

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From Leader Publications:  Jefferson College officials have agreed to spend almost $6.5 million on improvements to the Fine Arts building on its Hillsboro campus. The college Board of Trustees voted 5-0 on July 25 to award a $6,461,900 contract to Brockmiller Construction in Farmington to build a 6,000-square-foot addition to the west side of the […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A resort and casino plans to triple the square footage of its meeting and convention center, making it one of the largest in the St. Louis metro area. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, located at 1 Ameristar Blvd., plans to add 43,000 square feet of event space to its […]

From Building Design + Construction:  Every student life project possesses its own unique reflection of the campus in which it resides. Student dining facilities have evolved to match changes in higher education and student life. Modern dining spaces move away from cafeteria-style lines toward a more communal experience with areas for eating, socializing, and supporting […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol officers arrested St. Louis-raised rapper Nelly on Wednesday in Maryland Heights, allegedly on an outstanding warrant and in possession of drugs after a casino win.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Sgt. Robert Belba and Officer Molly Muennich of the Fairview Heights Police Department congratulated local resident Brice Travis on his recent achievement of earning the Eagle Scout award. The recognition took place during a ceremony, where Travis was also presented with a proclamation from Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky. In November 2023, Brice, a dedicated member of his church and a scout, noticed potential dangers in the playground equipment at his local church. Concerned about the safety of children who might climb on the defective structures, Brice took it upon himself to address these issues. Brice enlisted the help of other church members and fellow scouts to tackle the extensive task. In addition to removing and replacing many broken or damaged pieces of the playground equipment, Brice recently turned age 18. Thanks to his efforts, the entire playground structure received a fresh coat of paint and was completely rejuvenated. The Eagle Scout

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Nothing says Southern rock like bourbon, which is probably why the Allman Brothers Band has teamed up with the Three Chord Bourbon brand to release a signature blend.The new booze…

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COLLINSVILLE – The Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) announced its winner of the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award at its annual meeting in Joliet, on Aug. 1, 2024. Chris Schildroth, Public Awareness Specialist for Ameren Illinois, was chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award on Aug 1 at the board of directors of JULIE, Inc., meeting. Schildroth was honored for his dedication as an advocate of damage prevention to natural gas pipelines. Nationwide every six minutes, someone contacts an underground utility because they didn't call 8-1-1 before that first shovel or spike broke the earth. Chosen from a pool of nominations from throughout Illinois, JULIE selected Schildroth because of the positive impact he has made through outreach, advocacy and education. In the nomination submitted by a peer at Ameren Illinois, Schildroth was recognized for being proactive and a responsive advocate for safety. "Chris

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