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MASCOUTAH – State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) has announced another Coffee Talk, this time in Mascoutah. This event offers constituents an opportunity to engage with Rep. Schmidt in a relaxed and personal setting. The Coffee Talk is free and open to the public. Details are as follows: Friday, August 30 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM LEU Civic Center’s Education Resource Room (2nd Floor) 213 N. Market Street Mascoutah, Illinois “In order to best represent you, I need to hear about what issues matter to you,” said Schmidt. “I’ve hosted many events like this, and at each one I get to hear new stories about important issues to folks across my district. If you’ve never come to a Coffee Talk, or if you’ve came to all of them, I encourage you to come out and let’s chat about how to straighten up Illinois.” Representative Kevin Schmidt represents the 114th District, which includes a portion of

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Gray Design Group (Gray), a distinguished leader in the design industry, is pleased to announce a series of strategic additions and promotions. These changes underscore an ongoing dedication to excellence, commitment to nurturing talent and focus on enhancing client service. Gray welcomes two new Project Associates to its Architecture Studio. Jordyn Holtmeyer, NCARB, joins the […]

Cyclists will compete in 1-mile “criterium format” races in Lafayette Square, Francis Park, The Hill, and Florissant.

ST. CLAIR, Mo. – A St. Clair, Missouri, man remains jailed on a $250,000 cash-only bond after being charged with 21 counts of child porn possession. According to Chief Michael L. Wirt, St. Clair Police Department, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office contacted his department about a child porn investigation focusing on a home on Crescent [...]

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

The new concept will offer tea service, cocktails and a food menu featuring global cuisine.

WOO RIVER - Isaac Thornton, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the school's football team. Thornton, who has been playing football for only three years, has quickly risen to become a captain and a role model for his teammates. Isaac is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of Month for the Oilers. "I try to be a leader, but I feel like giving my teammates someone they know they can look up to is just as important," Thornton said. His commitment to both leadership and academics has distinguished him among his peers. Thornton credits much of his success to his coach, Garry Herron. "I’d like to thank my coaches for making me into who I am today," Thornton said. "They took a chance on a kid who didn’t even know the rules of football or had even played a sport until high school and developed me into the student-athlete I am today." In addition to football, Thornton has participated in golf, wrestling,

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X-rays of the eagle showed the only injury the animal sustained was eating too much.

The nuts usually only fruit in Missouri for two months, so interested foragers should get started sooner rather than later.

St. Louis community radio station KDHX and a group of associate members have settled a lawsuit brought last year.

We are now getting our first look at the upcoming documentary Daytime Revolution, which looks at the week in February 1972 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono produced and co-hosted…

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Dead & Company wowed fans with their recent Dead Forever residency at the Sphere Las Vegas, but it turns out the 30-show run was more than just a good time. Like…

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The Missouri Division of Tourism says it’s seeking a firm to market the state to international travelers from the United Kingdom and Germany.

From Area Development:  In today’s landscape, architects and planners are not just building factories, they are sculpting ecosystems that blend seamlessly with their urban and rural backdrops, fostering efficiency and ecological harmony within the communities they inhabit. Industrial spaces are more than just functional units, and their designers can aspire to create living ecosystems where […]

From World of Concrete:  Vince Saavedra is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions. Opinions are the author’s own. When people think about the potential dangers of working on a construction site, falling off scaffolding or being injured or killed by heavy machinery are typically the situations that come to mind. To […]

HECKER – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on Illinois 156 between Illinois 159 and Illinois 13 in St. Clair County began Tuesday, Aug. 27, for crack and joint sealing. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The work is expected to be completed by the end of September. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Natalie Mackay is standing on the top level of a playground set at Angie’s Playground, an inclusive spot for children of all abilities in Manion Park in Florissant. She is perhaps 8 feet above the ground, which makes her think of her son Zach. “Part of the fun for Zach and […]