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From St. Louis Public Radio: Following backlash from St. Louis residents, Board of Aldermen President Megan Green said a temporary ban on data center proposals is not off the table if concerns about the projects are not answered. Green’s comments came after news that a conditional use hearing Thursday for a $600 million data center […]

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HOLIDAY SHORES — A hay trailer caught fire in a field near the intersection of Illinois Route 140 and Illinois 159 on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2025, according to authorities. The incident occurred in the Holiday Shores area, where the trailer caught fire. Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said deputies helped manage traffic while fire departments worked to extinguish the blaze. There were no reported injuries in the situation. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attendance totaled over 1 million in 2025. “Illinois state fairs are a part of a time-honored tradition for generations of families,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “This year’s attendance figures are proof of the enduring value of state fairs as over 1 million attendees from across Illinois and throughout the nation joined in celebration of our state's proud agricultural heritage.” Springfield welcomed 723,079 attendees to the Illinois State Fair, marking the second-largest turnout in its history. The Du Quoin State Fair drew 282,202 people, breaking the previous record of 204,004 set in 2024. “Illinois is fortunate to have state fairs that bring people together, creating a shared space for celebrating food, family fun, and Illinois agriculture,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture . “Our tea

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The 2025 MUSE Creative and Design Awards, organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), have officially announced its Season 2 results, marking the second chapter of this year’s global competition while celebrating the program’s 10th anniversary milestone. From more than 13,000 submissions, this season’s winners embody innovation, craft and influence across the creative and design […]

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Paul McCartney headlined three club shows at New York’s Bowery Ballroom in February, and now he’s giving fans an insiders look at the shows.The rocker is set to release a new…

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The clock is ticking toward the deadline of applying for the senior tax freeze in St. Louis County. Homeowners have until Sept. 30, one week from Tuesday, to make sure their paperwork is in order. Postcards have been sent to thousands of homeowners with incomplete applications. Around 11,800 applications remain [...]

ST. LOUIS - Nearly a week after ABC pulled “Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel,” the show will finally be returning to air Tuesday evening. However, not all ABC affiliates will be airing the show tonight, which includes KDNL in St. Louis–-owned by Sinclair Broadcasting. ABC announced its decision to “indefinitely” preempt Kimmel’s show after his [...]

A St. Louis County bill aimed at preventing intoxicating cannabis products from being sold outside of dispensaries is dead, after meeting heavy resistance from retailers and distributors. St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, the bill sponsor, dropped the bill during the council’s Tuesday meeting.  “After engaging with stakeholders and hearing a lot of thoughtful discussion […]

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 […]

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The leader of the Missouri Senate has tapped the brakes on a long-running plan to expand and renovate the state Capitol building, potentially putting the future of the work in jeopardy. In emails obtained by the Post-Dispatch, Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, who has been president of the Senate since January, said she […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Sophie Antonini, a junior running back on Edwardsville High's girls flag football team, has helped the Tigers get their new program off to a tremendous start, as the Tigers are 4-1 overall. Edwardsville encountered its first loss in the program's history to East St. Louis 25-7 on Sept. 17, 2025, at Tiger Stadium, but will return to action at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, against Belleville West , and at Belleville East at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Antonini has high expectations of success for the next two games. For the season, Antonini has run for 38 yards and has 11 pass receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers have gotten off to a tremendous start. In the loss to the Flyers, the Tigers hung in there and played hard throughout. In her postgame interview, Antonini stayed upbeat despite the defeat. Antonini has been explosive in the backfield with her quick starting speed and has been difficult for opponents to stop. Once she is at

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In the world of electric distribution, safety, precision and reliability are paramount. But for Joey Anthony, East Region managing engineer for Ameren Illinois, the job doesn’t end when the voltage stabilizes. Beyond the substations, power line extensions and smart grid technology, Anthony is also a certified master naturalist through the University of Illinois Extension—a role that brings ecological awareness into the heart of infrastructure planning. From Circuits to Conservation Anthony’s journey began at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his electrical engineering degree in 2011. He joined Ameren Illinois the following year at its Paxton Operating Center, diving into the technical challenges of grid modernization and system reliability. But engineering wasn’t always smooth sailing. “I wasn’t a straight-A student in college,” Anthony admits. “It was humbling. You go from being one of the smartest kids

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that total nonfarm payrolls decreased over-the-month in August, down -13,300 (-0.2%) to 6,153,700. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from -2,500 to -1,100. The industry sectors with over-the-month jobs increases included: Information (+800), Manufacturing (+400), and Construction (+300). The industry sectors with the largest monthly payroll jobs decreases included: Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-4,500), Private Education and Health Services (-4,000), and Professional and Business Services (-2,600). Compared to a year ago, total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by +5,900 jobs. The industry groups with the largest jobs increases included: Private Education and Health Services (+18,600), Information (+4,800), and Financial Activities (+3,500). The industry groups with the largest jobs decreases included: Professional and Business Services (-11,600),

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GODFREY - St. Ambrose Parish and School will host their annual Applefest this weekend. On Sept. 26, 27 and 28, 2025, St. Ambrose invites the community to come out for the festival complete with games, inflatables, food vendors, live music, basket raffles, a silent auction and plenty more fun. Principal Bob Baird encourages people to enjoy the weekend and support the parish and school. “This is our biggest event of the year. We’re looking forward to it,” he said. “There’s lots of fun to be had this weekend. We certainly invite all those associated with St. Ambrose to come out, and certainly anyone else in the greater area to come check us out.” The fun runs from 5–10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 with games, inflatables, a food tent, hair tinsel and temporary tattoos, and vendors like Jewel Ice Cream Company, Apple Market and Lulu’s Nice Ice. The Godfrey Fire Protection District will provide a demonstration with their firetruck

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The Golden Apple Buffet in St. Peters reopened its doors Tuesday, just weeks after immigration raids shut it down.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, released new fall respiratory virus vaccine guidance and issued a statewide standing order to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, for routine, non-seasonal vaccines, IDPH recommends that healthcare providers continue to follow the CDC immunization schedules for children and adults issued as of August 7, 2025, which are based on years of science, research, data, and best practices. These measures are being taken in accordance with the executive order issued by Governor Pritzker earlier this month . The fall vaccine guidance was adopted by IDPH after robust discussion and votes made by the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee (IL-IAC) on September 22, 2025. The IL-IAC is composed of a group of 20 highly qualified experts spanning epidemiology, infectious diseases, pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, pharmacy,

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