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Peer Support Helps St. Louis Construction Workers Battling Addiction

2 years 2 months ago
From Public News Service:  Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide or of a drug overdose than workers in almost any other field, and a St. Louis-based peer support system and hotline want to change it. According to the American Addiction Centers, those who work in construction have nearly twice the rate of […]
Dede Hance

New Police Vehicles, Ambulance Purchase Approved By Edwardsville Council

2 years 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville City Council voted on Tuesday to purchase four new vehicles for the Edwardsville Police Department and a new ambulance for the city’s Fire Department, all of which will replace old vehicles soon to be out of commission. Supply chain issues have delayed the delivery of each new vehicle considerably. Four 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors and their associated equipment will be purchased for no more than $211,395.73 from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. following a City Council vote in favor of the purchase. Ward 1 Alderman Chris Farrar said that unlike a growing number of Edwardsville Police vehicles in recent years, these models are solely gas-powered and not hybrids, adding delayed deliveries are likely due to “a supply chain issue.” “The delivery will be about six to 12 months,” Farrar said. “These are not hybrids, unfortunately, but there’s either a long wait time or unknown delivery time for these

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Revity Credit Union Construction in "Final Stages" in Edwardsville

2 years 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Revity Credit Union on Plum Street in Edwardsville is nearing the end of construction. While there is not currently an opening date, a worker at the site confirmed that construction is in the “final stages.” The Southwest Illinois bank was previously known as GCS Credit Union, but changed its name to Revity Credit Union in July 2023. This building in Edwardsville already sports the new name. It will provide the same banking services as other Revity branches in the area. Construction is by Contegra Construction Company in Edwardsville. The property is managed by Wittenauer Properties in O’Fallon, IL. To learn more about Revity Credit Union, visit their official website .

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Kirkwood Road Narrowing Project Moves Forward

2 years 2 months ago
From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  One decision remains regarding an upcoming street project that will narrow part of North Kirkwood Road from four lanes to two — to add a center turn lane or not. Residents were invited to an open house on Tuesday, July 25, at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to view drawings of the […]
Dede Hance

Apartment Construction Boom May Help Some Renters

2 years 2 months ago
From KSDK:  When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades. Median rent rose just 0.5% in June, year over year, after falling in May for the first time since the pandemic hit the U.S. Some […]
Dede Hance

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 2 months ago
This is a panoramic view of Hollywood Boulevard right outside the Hollywood/Highland metro station. If you visit around 11 pm it's not crowded at all.
Kevin Drum