The Federal Reserve’s first key interest rate cut in four years coincides with another major four-year event: the homestretch of the presidential election. Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the central bank’s role in the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, in announcing the half-percentage point cut in its […]
ROXANA – Lilli Ray, a standout athlete at Roxana High School, has been recognized as the Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. Ray, who has excelled in both softball and volleyball, batted .347 this past season under the guidance of Coach Wade Stahlhut. She recorded 25 hits and 18 RBIs in 20 games, according to Max Preps. Ray's athletic prowess extends beyond the softball field. In the fall, she serves as a defensive specialist for the Roxana girls' volleyball team. Coach Stahlhut has praised her consistent performance since her freshman year, noting her hard work and dedication. "We expect the same growth in her in the 2025 season," Stahlhut said. "We are very fortunate to have her. She is extremely hard-working and has some of the same characteristics as our other girls." Ray's contributions to her teams are not limited to her offensive skills. Coach Stahlhut emphasized her defensive capabilities, highlighting her well-rounded talent. The recognition
BELLEVILLE - The beloved Belleville Art on the Square foundation and festival has two new co-directors. The Art on the Square organization announced that Rebecca Boyer and Karl Gilpin will step into the roles previously held by Carol Bartle and Stephanie Dorris. The two new directors will see the organization through its 2025 festival on May 16–18, 2025. “It is exciting,” Boyer said. “Karl and I know there’s a lot that needs to be done, but we have a great team. They’re able and willing to help us pull this off.” Gilpin shared that Art on the Square was in a “precarious situation.” It was unclear whether the festival would happen in 2025. He encouraged Boyer to take on the director role. When she said she was too busy for the position, they agreed to come on as co-directors and collaborate to make the festival a success. “We started talking about it. I was like, well, we can’t let this thing die,” Gilpi
The Making an IMPACT Foundation, a charitable foundation established by IMPACT Strategies of Fairview Heights, IL, held its third annual Sporting Clay Classic on September 13. The event, held at NILO Farms in Brighton, IL, raised more than $20,000 for Hoyleton Youth and Family Services. IMPACT has much appreciation for our 20 subcontractor business partners […]
America’s rural transportation system is in need of repairs and modernization to support economic growth and improve traffic safety, but the US faces a $198 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to its rural transportation system. This is according to a new report released today by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The […]
David Bowie and Mick Jagger wanted to star in a murder mystery film together, U.K. screenwriter Lynda La Plante shares in her new book, Getting Away with Murder.The Mirror shared an excerpt…
This weekend thousands will be attending outdoor festivals of all kinds across the St. Louis region. There are lots of choices… The Greater STL Hispanic Festival runs thru Sunday at Soulard Park. On Saturday its the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. The Harvest Fest in Augusta features a parade and pie contest, and at the STL…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to make appearances that are meant to fire up core supporters. Harris is participating in a livestream Thursday night with Oprah Winfrey in Michigan. Trump is scheduled to attend an evening event in Washington with prominent Jewish donors before addressing a gathering of the Israeli-American…
ALTON - Freshman Sabrina Eccles has quickly established herself as a rising star for Marquette Catholic's Explorers cross-country team. Eccles, who has already broken the 23-minute mark for a three-mile distance, posted a time of 22:29.4 on Sept. 7, 2024, in the Granite City Invite, securing 102nd place. Eccles' performance at the Granite City Invite follows her earlier achievements this season. She placed 25th at the CM Twilight Invite on Aug. 31 with a time of 25:22.1 and clocked in at 24:53.9 on Sept. 3 in the Carlinville Early Meet. Recognized for her dedication and performance, Eccles has been named a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of the Month for Marquette. "I really enjoy being a member of the cross country team," Eccles said. "My goals at the beginning was to beat my sister Cassidy Eccles." With her love for cross country and running "a lot," Eccles' future in the sport appears promising, particularly as she is only in her freshman year. Again, congrats
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Police are investigating an armed carjacking that targeted a 72-year-old man outside The Heights Recreation Center on Wednesday. The incident happened at around 5:50 p.m. in the center's parking lot. According to police, three young men approached the victim, initially asking to use his cell phone. The situation quickly escalated when [...]
The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has begun to distribute furlough notices to white-collar employees in the St. Louis area as the aerospace and defense giant faces a cash squeeze that could jeopardize its investment-grade rating.
The new concept aims to complement the elevated cocktail bar next door, as well as future offerings from partners Kyle Gilespie, Jordan Goodman, and Daisy Hudspeth.
St. Louis real estate firm Oliver Properties is investing $7 million in renovation at a 213-unit downtown apartment building after acquiring the property in late 2023.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The state's Department of Children and Family Services tried to reach Andrea Luncsford earlier this month after being told there was a substantial risk to a child. Deborah Lopez, a DCFS spokeswoman, said her agency had been talking to Luncsford as early as Sept. 6 due to a pending investigation that [...]
The owners behind three restaurant concepts on Morganford Road in south St. Louis announced Wednesday they will be closing their doors permanently.
"The decision did not come lightly," they said in a Facebook post. "It came after years, months and days of conversation, reflection and trying to figure out how to make this work."
The restaurant concepts – Black Sheep and Mama 2's Biscuits, which share space at 3153 Morganford Road, and Three Little Monkeys, at 3172 Morganford Road – will close…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were up +800 while the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage point to 5.3 percent in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +12,900 to +10,300 jobs, while the revised unemployment rate was 5.2 percent, unchanged from the preliminary July unemployment rate. The August payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflect activity for the week including the 12th. In August, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month job gains included: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (+2,300), Construction (+2,200), and Financial Activities (+1,600). The industry sectors with the largest monthly payroll job declines included: Leisure and Hospitality (-2,900), Professional and Business Services (-1,600), and Other Services
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