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ASA Midwest Celebrates Emerald City Gala Nominees & Winners

2 years ago
The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council announced the winners of its Emerald City Awards Gala on April 22nd, 2023. The ASA Midwest Council hosted 380 people, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown St. Louis, for the 30th annual event. The award categories included General Contractor of the Year, Outstanding MEP Subcontractors, Outstanding Specialty […]
Dede Hance

Ag leaders lobby for better risk management programs at U.S. House farm bill hearing

2 years ago

WASHINGTON — Commodity trade group leaders at a U.S. House Agriculture subcommittee hearing this week advocated for bolstered risk management programs and maintaining foreign market access as tools to support farmers amid volatile times. The industry representatives said supply chain disruptions and increased production costs have tightened margins for large-scale farmers, and decreased the effectiveness […]

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Adam Goldstein

St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office, ISP Announce Official Misconduct, Aggravated Battery Charges Against Officer

2 years ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – On April 24, 2023, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office (SCCSAO) filed two counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony) and four counts of Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony) against 32-year-old Justin D. Gaither, a Washington Park Police Officer. On March 19, 2023, the Washington Park Police Department (WPPD) requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 6 to conduct an excessive use of force investigation involving Gaither, one of their officers. Earlier that day, Gaither had responded to a residence near 45 th Street and Bunkum Road in Washington Park for a call for service. While in the home, Gaither reportedly became involved in a physical altercation with a 19-year-old male resident. An ambulance responded to treat the injuries of the 19-year-old victim. Gaither allegedly used excessive force on the victim by striking him in the face and tasering him while strapped to an ambulance gurney.

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McBride Proposes Dense, Residential Development in Town Center

2 years ago
From West News Magazine:  McBride Berra Land Company has proposed a 131 single-home development for Town Center in the heart of Wildwood. To accommodate those plans, the company is seeking a change in zoning for a total of nine properties that are currently designated either NU Non-Urban Residence District or R-3 10,000-square-foot Residence District. Under […]
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Health update

2 years ago
Everything is fine. I show up at the hospital each morning for blood tests and a couple of hours of hydration. Then I spend the rest of the day in our hotel room watching The Wire—which I can finally do because my cable company recently offered to cut my bill $12 per month if I ...continue reading "Health update"
Kevin Drum

HOK Names Hoisington and Klumpp Williams as Co-CEOs

2 years ago
From HOK:  HOK has appointed Eli Hoisington, AIA, LEED AP, and Susan Klumpp Williams, AIA, LEED AP, as its new co-chief executive officers, succeeding Bill Hellmuth, FAIA, LEED AP, who passed away on April 6, shortly after his scheduled retirement. Hoisington and Klumpp Williams, who have served as interim co-CEOs since Hellmuth went on medical […]
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CM's Lillian Shaw Earns $1,000 Scholarship Presented By Midwest Members Credit Union

2 years ago
WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is honored to give away a $1,000 scholarship to not only a member of the credit union but a student from one of our area high schools. The 2023 “Midwest Members Credit Union Scholarship” winner is Lillian Shaw! Lillian is involved in numerous school activities while at Civic Memorial including Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, Radio Broadcasting Club, Media Club, ENCO, football, and competitive cheerleading. Lillian has also received many honors/awards including High Honor Roll, National Honors Society, Spanish National Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta while in school. After graduation Lillian plans to attend University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC) and will be majoring in Political Science/Pre-Law. Congratulations, Lillian! We all here at Midwest Members Credit Union wish you well in your future endeavors! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for 88 years. To find out more information about Midwest Members

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