COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville American Legion Post 365 hosted its annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, drawing community members to Main Street to honor local veterans. The parade began at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, winding through the heart of Collinsville. Organizers reported strong participation and support from residents who gathered to celebrate and recognize the service of veterans in the community. In a statement, the City of Collinsville expressed gratitude
O'FALLON - O’Fallon Township High School District 203 recently recognized four students for their academic achievements as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students. The announcement was made during a Board of Education meeting held at the district. Nathan McBride, Zachary Rosborg, Alexander Bradley, and Kaya Kassebaum earned the distinction, placing them among the top students nationwide. O'Fallon Superintendent Dr. Shackelford, Board President Mr. Brown, and Principal Mr. How
O'FALLON - O’Fallon Township High School District 203 recently recognized four students for their academic achievements as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students. The announcement was made during a Board of Education meeting held at the district. Nathan McBride, Zachary Rosborg, Alexander Bradley, and Kaya Kassebaum earned the distinction, placing them among the top students nationwide. O'Fallon Superintendent Dr. Shackelford, Board President Mr. Brown, and Principal Mr. How
The renovation of The Victor in St. Louis’ Downtown West neighborhood by local architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers earned first place in the Adaptive Reuse category of the Retrofit Magazine 2025 Metamorphosis Awards. Global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm HOK claimed third place for its transformation of Brown & Crouppen’s new […]
John Grady and his wife Kara opened up their hemp emporium in Rosebud on July 4 — and they say about 60% of their customers are veterans, like Grady, who are treating chronic pain or PTSD with intoxicating hemp products. Monday night, they watched the U.S. Senate vote to approve a spending package to end […]
S PRINGFIELD – Sen. Dick Durbin’s vote to join Senate Republicans in ending the government shutdown has sparked backlash within his own party, with many concerned the move undermined Democrat “ leverage. ” Durbin defended his decision as prioritizing working families over political gamesmanship, saying, “Many of my friends are unhappy. They think we should have kept our government closed indefinitely to protest the policies of the Trump administration. I share
S PRINGFIELD – Sen. Dick Durbin’s vote to join Senate Republicans in ending the government shutdown has sparked backlash within his own party, with many concerned the move undermined Democrat “ leverage. ” Durbin defended his decision as prioritizing working families over political gamesmanship, saying, “Many of my friends are unhappy. They think we should have kept our government closed indefinitely to protest the policies of the Trump administration. I share
All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]
Cousins Maine Lobster, one of the fastest growing names in fast-casual seafood, is set to make its debut in St. Louis next year.
The company first gained attention after appearing on Shark Tank and taking a deal to partner with Barbara Corcoran.
Mayor Cara Spencer of St. Louis has appointed James Jackson as the new Street Department Director, Marvin Teer as the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention, and Col. Bryan Barroqueiro as the deputy chief operating officer, while Nahuel Fefer will be leaving the Community Development Administration on Nov. 28.
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Cortex innovation district in Midtown has one big project underway with the $100 million redevelopment of the Goodwill Building, at 4140 Forest Park Ave., but it’s likely not the last. Sam Fiorello, Cortex’s president and CEO, said the nonprofit master developer of the 200-acre district has identified a pair […]
ALTON - Community members can once again support the Alton Community Unit School District #11 band and orchestra program at the ABOB Olde Alton Arts and Craft Fair. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Alton High School, The Alton Band and Orchestra Builders (ABOB) will host their 36th annual fair. Crafters from across the region will be selling their wares ahead of the holiday season, and all proceeds will go toward students’ needs in the district’s music program
ALTON - Community members can once again support the Alton Community Unit School District #11 band and orchestra program at the ABOB Olde Alton Arts and Craft Fair. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Alton High School, The Alton Band and Orchestra Builders (ABOB) will host their 36th annual fair. Crafters from across the region will be selling their wares ahead of the holiday season, and all proceeds will go toward students’ needs in the district’s music program
District 5 detectives are requesting assistance in the investigation into a November 2 shooting that injured two people after an event promoted as a Halloween party. The shooting happened just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Ridge Avenue (1300 Hamilton/5900 Ridge). When District 5 officers arrived on scene, they located a […]
WASHINGTON — Kentucky’s two U.S. senators sparred this week over the future of the country’s hemp industry — one arguing that a provision attached to the package that will reopen the government will close a problematic loophole and the other contending the language will regulate the industry “to death.” Sen. Mitch McConnell ultimately prevailed and […]
From Multifamily Dive: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a package of four bills aimed at reducing red tape for housing development in the city. The package “will help make housing more affordable and abundant in Baltimore,” Scott said at a Nov. 3 press conference. The legislation updates the city’s building code requirements to allow a […]
Daniel Weisman, asset manager for Park Pacific, called it a good deal due to downtown’s “encouraging” income level and the increasing number of residents calling the central business district home.
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