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The new CEO called Pretium "uniquely positioned to capitalize on continued sector tailwinds, including emerging trends in health and wellness, food and beverage, and home and personal care."

From Construction Dive:  The U.S. overspends on its transportation infrastructure compared to its international peers, and a team of university researchers wanted to understand why. Their investigation found that lack of DOT staff capacity and a dearth of contractor competition in the market are key drivers of high project costs. State and local governments expended […]

Today's top weather story is the extreme heat, with highs reaching near record levels in the upper 90s to lower-100s, and isolated storms possible overnight, with a chance for thunderstorms continuing into Wednesday.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A controversial housing development is moving forward after O’Fallon city leaders agreed Thursday to annex a 160-acre property on the city’s western side. The O’Fallon, Missouri, City Council voted 7-3 to approve the annexation request after hearing from several area residents, who shared their concerns that the large-scale development would lead […]

The Ninth Circuit appeals court seems to have figured out the best way to “reform” Section 230: by pretending it doesn’t apply to some stuff that the judges there just randomly decide it doesn’t apply to anymore. At least that’s my reading of the recent ruling against YOLO Technologies. Now, let’s start by making something […]

From Leader Publications:  The city of Arnold announced today, Aug. 26, that it will no longer pursue a controversial road project. “The City of Arnold and the Arnold Retail Corridor (ARC) Transportation Development District are no longer pursuing the Arnold Parkway project,” City Administrator Bryan Richison said in a written statement. “The City and the […]

From Rejournals:  St. Charles, Missouri-based Wiegmann Associates has added Gavin Ryan as Project Engineer and Stephanie Anderson as Project Manager. As Project Manager, Anderson is responsible for providing detailed, cost-effective management of Wiegmann’s mechanical and HVAC system projects to meet client and company goals. Duties include managing subcontractors, coordinating RFI submittals and change orders, managing […]

ALTON - A recent court filing shows Red Lobster is rejecting leads of 23 locations by Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. A total of more than 100 Red Lobster restaurants closed earlier in the summer. The Alton Red Lobster at 170 E Beltline Parkway, Alton, is not on the closure list released by Red Lobster corporate. The Alton Red Lobster has always been a strong performer for the company. Once the next 23 Red Lobster restaurants are closed, there will be about 500 left, down from the 650 that existed about a year ago. Red Lobster is in the process of selling its company to Fortress Credit Corp., a lender with restaurant management. The firm recently provided $100 million loan to keep the company in business. These are the Illinois Red Lobster locations set to close: - 1604 N. State Road 50, Bourbonnais -902 Commons Drive, Geneva -4625 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria

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GRAFTON - Raging Rivers WaterPark is excited to announce a special offer in honor of Labor Day Weekend. From Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, the park will provide free admission to all first responders, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and hospital workers. To take advantage of this offer, first responders must present a non-expired, valid work ID or badge at the ticket booth. This initiative is part of Raging Rivers' commitment to honoring those who serve the community, providing them with a chance to relax and enjoy a day of fun at the water park. Raging Rivers WaterPark features a variety of attractions, including a wave pool, lazy river, thrilling slides, and kids area with an interactive play structure and tipping bucket making it an ideal destination for families and friends looking to cool off and have fun. In addition, the park has added an extra weekend to the season and will also be open on Sept. 7 and 8 for a last chance to slide and splash

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Elton John's new documentary is screening at multiple film festivals this fall, but you'll be able to watch it at home in December.Elton John: Never Too Late will arrive on Disney+…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Two lifelong campers have completely transformed a few acres of their family’s farmland into a temporary home for fellow RV travelers making a stop in Madison County. The brand-new I-55 RV Park & Campground near Edwardsville, built from the ground up by "RVers" Jeff and Kim Bladdick, is now officially accepting reservations . The campground sits on three acres of land at 4260 Blackburn Road, just off Highways I-55 and 143 at Exit 23. Its proximity to Edwardsville and downtown St. Louis makes it an attractive stopping point for travelers coming to, or through, the Metro East region. Not only does the campground boast 20 full hook-up sites with sewer, water, and electricity, they also offer 20, 30 and 50-amp electrical plug-ins, as well as both pull-through and back-in sites on newly level gravel lots. Nightly rates for back-in sites start at $50, while pull-through sites start at $55. Both Jeff and Kim said there was “absolutely”

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Previously unseen footage of David Bowie has just been released to help promote the upcoming Dolby Atmos release of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From…

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Four lawsuits filed since mid-July argue that the state has intruded on interstate commerce and violated federal property rights protections.

Only 1 in 5 cancer patients respond well to immunotherapy — a treatment that encourages patients’ own immune systems to attack tumors.

GLEN CARBON – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is joining an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host a Senior Fraud Protection and Advocacy Seminar at Meridian Village next week. They will give a presentation and take questions from seniors on how to better protect themselves from fraud. This event is free and open to seniors. The event details are: Tuesday, September 3 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Meridian Village Media Room 27 Auerbach Pl., Glen Carbon This seminar will help seniors understand how to recognize potential fraud attempts, learn how to be ready and stop them, and how to use the Attorney General’s Senior Help Line. “I’m dedicated to equipping seniors with the information they need to guard against fraud,” said Rep. Amy Elik. “As scams grow more sophisticated, it’s crucial to be aware and know how to protect yourself. I hope this seminar can provide you with the knowledge an

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WASHINGTON — A Texas federal judge late Monday sided with 16-Republican led states to temporarily block a Biden administration program that grants deportation protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and a potential pathway to citizenship. The ruling by Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, is an administrative […]