CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Wisconsin Attorney General Joshua L. Kaul, co-led a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to authorize needed 2024 bridge funding for the federal Crime Victims Fund (VOCA Fund). The VOCA Fund supports essential direct services for crime victims and survivors across the country. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime has projected fiscal year 2024 funding for victim service grants will be $700 million lower than fiscal year 2023. In their letter to congressional leaders, Raoul and the attorneys general call on Congress to authorize short-term funding to prevent severe cuts. “I am committed to supporting survivors and doing all we can to prevent violent crime in Illinois,” Raoul said. “These services help survivors overcome the trauma they’ve endured
GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized eight seniors from Granite City High School as Students of the Month for September, October, November and December. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award and scholastic ability. Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. ANNA FORBES - September Speech and Debate Team Captain and Marching Warriors Section Leader ... Also a member of GCHS Robotics Team and GCHS Theatre .... Madison County Youth Board President, GCSD9 School Board Student Member and GC Mayor's Teen Task Force member ... ALA Girls Nation US Senator and
Open Hands: Crafting the Spiritual assembles the work of six artists from across the country who use everyday materials, found objects, and elements of craft production to explore issues related to […]
U2 and Jon Bon Jovi were among the artists honored at the 35th annual Pollstar Awards, which took place Wednesday, February 7, in Los Angeles. Jon was honored with the Milestone Award, in recognition…
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in support of its 2024 legislative agenda, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce. “I’m proud to partner with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on these important issues concerning career training education and increasing access to childcare,” said Rep. Amy Elik. “Illinois must continue to explore ways to build career pathways for students and remove barriers that make it difficult for students and parents to enter the workforce.” A bipartisan measure (HB 3307) sponsored by Rep. Amy Elik would allow students to take two years of career training education in place of two years of foreign language study. An additional measure sponsored by Rep. Amy Elik would create a pilot program (HB 4670) to allow 10 manufacturers to
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum announces its newest exhibition, Presidential Illinois, is now on view at its Springfield museum on the Capitol Complex. The exhibition displays significant artifacts highlighting the four U.S. presidents who have called Illinois home: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. For the first time, the public will have the opportunity to see the furniture Obama used in his office and his chamber chair from when he served in the Illinois State Senate. These items are on loan from the Illinois State Senate. The exhibition also features other noteworthy items, including a signed copy of Obama’s speech in Springfield when he declared Joseph Biden his running mate. This item is on loan from the Old State Capitol State Historic Site. Visitors can expect to see items such as Lincoln’s inkwell that he used in his Springfield law office. A campaign ribbon from Grant’s third presidential run in 1880, o
From The Creative Factor: When asked about his tools of the trade, CannonDesign CEO Brad Lukanic says a concrete saw, jackhammer, and 240-piece socket set. Ok, those might be for the home remodel he is currently working on, but they aren’t that far off from the job of someone leading a 1,000-person architecture firm. In […]
From Riverbender.com: Alton Steel Inc. (ASI), a leading manufacturer of high-quality steel bars, announced the appointment of Alton native Chris Ervin as the new CEO. Ervin will succeed Chief Executive Jim Hrusovsky who announced his retirement today after more than 10 years of distinguished leadership. The two leaders will work together closely during the transition […]
Two former Cy Young Award winners, Blake Snell and Trevor Bauer, remain available in the MLB free agent market. Bauer recently acknowledged he "would love to" play for the Cardinals, but to this point, St. Louis has not offered him a contract.
From BNN: Co-working space operator, CIC St. Louis, has pledged a $2 million investment to refurbish its laboratory facilities located in Cortex, the innovation district nestled within Central West End. Teaming up with the Cortex innovation district for this ambitious project, the company aims to bolster St. Louis’s standing as a hub for scientific innovation. […]
If you have attended an Eagles concert in the last 10 years, it’s likely that the band’s latest stop in St. Louis — Tuesday at Enterprise Center — was essentially the same show you’ve already seen: The setlist, the running order, the video backdrops, even the stage banter were all nearly identical. This set was, however, a bit shorter than on previous tours; the Eagles were here just 14 months ago in the same arena playing the entire Hotel California album, among other hits, and this time they kept things tighter to make room for opener Steely Dan, limiting the 20-song, two-hour concert to nothing but the band’s biggest songs.
From HOK: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, as its 100th president. “Being elected as the 100th president of AIA is both an honor and responsibility that I embrace wholeheartedly,” said 2024 AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA. “My journey in architecture, from […]
From MRN: At its Jan. 31 meeting, the St. Charles County Council introduced five bills to help with funding for bridge replacement and road improvement projects. If approved, the bills would authorize the use of federal/state reimbursements totaling $4.176 million (80%) toward projects totaling $5.22 million. The county would need to provide $1.044 million (20%). […]
The Foundry Art Centre is going to the dogs! Wag is an interactive art exhibition curated and designed specifically for our furry best friends. Featured artists of this unique exhibition […]
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