From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis real estate developer and architectural firm Urban Improvement Conglomerate (UIC) said Tuesday it is merging with a construction firm based in Iowa. UIC, 1536 Tower Grove Ave., will join forces with Davenport, Iowa-based Bush Construction in a deal the two firms said will strengthen their design-build capabilities and […]
From Architectural Record: Interdependence is the key ingredient of On Olive, a development at the edge of downtown St. Louis that cultivates semi-communal living as an art form. The project’s first phase of 17 houses is a collaboration between the philanthropist Emily Pulitzer, who is intent on city-building through art; the architect Tatiana Bilbao, who […]
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a closeout and overstock merchandise chain, has opened four stores in the St. Louis region in the last 18 months with plans for a fifth.
From West Newsmagazine: The Reserve at Wildwood development will be allowed to proceed after all. At the Nov. 4 Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting, a vote to recommend the site plan subcommittee’s favorable report on the project was denied by a vote of 5-3. It required six votes to pass. Chair David Beattie, Cindy […]
EAST ST. LOUIS – A jury has found Evette B. Osuegbu, 62, guilty of conspiring to commit arson and fraud, marking a significant development in a case involving multiple properties in Illinois and Missouri. The conviction was announced following a trial that revealed Osuegbu's involvement in setting fire to her apartment in St. Louis on Dec. 31, 2022, with the intent to collect insurance benefits. Osuegbu was convicted on multiple charges, including one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, two counts of mail fraud, ten counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit arson, and one count of using fire to commit a federal felony. Her sentencing is set for April 23, 2025. Co-defendant Rufis A. Jefferson, 47, from Venice, pleaded guilty to related charges in January and is scheduled for sentencing on Feb. 6, 2025, at the federal courthouse in East St. Louis. U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe said, “The pair are guilty of conspiring together to commit
This week St.Louis Mayor Tishara Jones and Board of Alderman President Megan Green released their plan for the use of the approximately $277 million in Rams settlement money. The Transform STL Act was filed this week by Ward 7 Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier and splits the money into 6 independent funds addressing various needs including…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month. Trump with the move is extending a diplomatic olive branch even as he threatens to levy massive tariffs on Chinese goods once he becomes president. Trump’s incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Thursday…
From Construction Business Owner: The construction industry is currently grappling with a significant labor shortage, with approximately 300,000 job openings in 2023 — a figure that is expected to continue growing. This shortage isn’t just a challenge for the industry; it’s a potential crisis for the broader economy. As the demand for infrastructure projects grows […]
BELLEVILLE — Belleville East High School Honor Society recently hosted its first annual Letters to Santa event, engaging over 50 children in festive activities. The event featured a variety of holiday-themed activities, including Christmas stories, crafts, and coloring. The Belleville East English Honor Society members facilitated the event, helping children write letters to Santa and take pictures with the jolly figure. The success of the event was attributed to the collaborative efforts of the library staff, student members, custodial staff, and others who contributed to its planning and execution. The English Honor Society expressed gratitude for the support that made the event possible.
EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge, Edwardsville’s newest “utopia” complete with a nail bar, med spa and cocktail lounge, will host a Christmas party for all to enjoy. From 4–10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, community members are invited to EXO for a fun-filled Christmas party. All of EXO’s services will be available, and attendees can also enjoy photos with the Grinch, music by DJ Spicy, and over $3,000 worth of giveaways. “It’s everything Christmas,” said EXO owner Gina Gamblin. Located at 2157 Center in Edwardsville, EXO opened in 2019 but was destroyed in a fire in 2021. The lounge reopened earlier this year and Gamblin said they are “off to a good start.” “I am so proud of EXO and where we are today,” she added. “The brand has been through a lot, and I appreciate all the support and love from the community.” EXO previously hosted a variety of special events, and Gamblin is eager to bring these
You ain’t seen nothing yet regarding how some MAGA politicians are going to harass and attack journalists. This week, it was revealed that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (who already has a history of trying to punish speech he dislikes) had issued a subpoena to 404 Media, an independent, journalist-owned-and-run news site that we link […]
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is building a new UMSL School of Engineering as it continues to address the high demand for trained engineers across the St. Louis region and the state of Missouri. Those efforts have received a significant boost with an $8 million grant from the James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF), one of […]
Kansas City could shrink by about 80 acres if a request succeeds in shifting city boundaries to make some Park University property part of Parkville. The proposal calls for Kansas City to let go of three parcels of undeveloped land the university owns, connected to the rest of its main campus. The area lies north […]
From West Newsmagazine: The St. Louis County Council recently approved an amendment to the Chapter 100 Bond issuance for Gateway Studios in order to extend completion date after some delays in construction. Once complete, Gateway Studios, located at 900 Spirit Boulevard in Chesterfield, will feature four studios designed for musicians to build their touring acts, […]
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