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MATTOON - First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) is proud to announce it has been named a Top Workplaces Industry Award recipient for the second consecutive year. This honor, awarded by Energage, underscores the company's commitment to fostering a positive, dynamic, and inclusive workplace culture. Energage’s confidential, research-backed employee engagement survey determines the Top Workplaces awards. Participating companies are measured against the industry’s most comprehensive benchmarks, built upon 18 years of culture research spanning millions of employees and thousands of organizations nationwide. Top Workplaces awards are based on anonymous employee feedback gathered through the survey, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, to name a few. This consecutive win is a testament to First Mid’s dedication to its employees' well-being, development, and satisfaction. “Receiving this honor for the second

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A man accused of lewd acts in the parking lot of a Fenton shopping center is now behind bars.

From Leader Publications:  Hudson’s Hangout, a safe play cafe, has opened at 110 S Second St. in Festus, in the space where the Modern Perspectives home decor store used to operate. Ashley Koseck, 39, of Festus co-owns Hudson’s Hangout with her husband, Jonathan Jones, 39. Koseck said the cafe is a clean, safe, family-focused play […]

SPRINGFIELD — A Casey's at 440 Edwardsville Road, Troy, will be one of the first four electric vehicle charging stations under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The Casey's electric charging grantee award has been issued to Francis Energy. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of all four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. The 16 charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations in Beach Park (Lake County), Le Roy (McLean County), South Beloit (Winnebago County), and Troy (Madison County). The new sites represent the first of more than 2,600 public DC fast charge and Level 2 ports the Illinois EPA plans to deploy across the State. “Here in Illinois, we are excited to continue the build-out of our electric vehicle charging network to support the transition to zero-emission

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Another anomaly has popped up, which has the chance to create enough of a circuit split that the Supreme Court will need to weigh in on this issue. The good news (albeit undercut a bit by “good faith”) is that another federal court has ruled the Riley warrant requirement applies at the nation’s borders. Here’s […]

While Deadpool and Wolverine were having the time of their lives, fans were saying anything but "Good Riddance" to Green Day.According to Billboard, streams of the punk trio's song "Good Riddance…

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The lawsuit came six days before Ashcroft was set to appear on the GOP primary ballot for governor.

From MRN:  At its July 25 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council approved a bill by a vote of 9-0, establishing the 1421 Mexico Road Community Improvement District (CID) for the entire property, all of the businesses eventually housed within it, and the huge parking lot. Council member Deana Smith (Ward 1) was absent/excused. Rosalita’s Cantina […]

From Construction Business Owner:  Spending on nonresidential buildings is projected to increase more than 7% this year, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) midyear Consensus Construction Forecast. The spending will slow to only 2% in 2025 as market challenges continue to impact the pace of growth. Construction spending, while continuing to increase, has […]

From Gensler:  In storytelling, worldbuilding lays the foundation and sets the tone for how characters develop and interact with each other and their environments. As readers, viewers, or participants, we may not always be completely clued into the “lore,” but with strategic glimpses into the rules of a story’s world, we can better understand motivations […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A former bank building on a prominent corner in historic St. Charles will be demolished Wednesday to make way for a new apartment project. The apartment complex, to be called First Capitol Place, is a project of Denver-based St. Charles Strategic Development. The demolition at the corner of First Capitol […]

Editor’s Note: The American Institute of Architects St. Louis (AIA) issued the following letter related to the decision of the State of Missouri’s recent decision to sell the landmark Wainwright Building and move staff working there to a facility in Chesterfield. The letter was sent under the signature of Erik Biggs, AIA, LEED AP, who […]

GRANITE CITY — A new attraction on Route 66 promises to illuminate Granite City's night skies Thursday evening. The It’s Electric Neon Sign Park will hold a ribbon-cutting and lighting ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the park located at the corner of 19th St. and Delmar in downtown Granite City. The park, funded by a $500,000 grant from the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and the Illinois Office of Tourism, aims to draw both locals and tourists to the historic Route 66 corridor. The lights are scheduled to turn on at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. “This project has been a labor of love for everyone involved,” said Cory Jobe, of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. “We’re excited to see how it will bring new energy and visitors to Granite City.” The event is expected to feature a variety of neon signs that harken back to the mid-20th century, offering a nostalgic experience for attendees. The lighting ceremony

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GODFREY – Ray Morales, a well-known figure in the Alton area, has been named the new general manager of the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Godfrey. Morales, an Alton native with 30 years of golfing experience, is also a member of the Alton Golf Hall of Fame. Morales, who has played on over 100 golf courses and participates in 20 to 30 tournaments annually, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. In addition to his golfing accomplishments, he owned Morales Tacos, a popular local taco truck. "I want to bring this golf course back to the friendliest golf course around," Morales said. "There was a time I was out here playing, and it was a warm feeling, and everyone enjoyed being here. I want to bring that back. I want it to be family-friendly." Morales's best round of golf was at the Spencer T. Olin Golf Course in Alton, where he shot a two-over-par 74 for 18 holes. Despite his extensive experience playing various courses, Olin remains his favorite. "It's been an honor to

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The St. Louis native recently signed the richest contract in NBA history but didn't get onto the court at Team USA's first game at the 2024 Olympics.