The city of St. Louis has brought a lawsuit against six Missouri residents who the city says are running a massive illegal rooming house operation in nearly every neighborhood in south city. Riverfront Times staff writer Ryan Krull shares how the operation may have been heavily subsidized by taxpayers through pandemic relief funding, why it took so long for the city to take action, and the effect the lawsuit may have on other problem landlords operating in St. Louis. Tower Grove East resident Joe Goodman, who lives near two of the defendant’s properties, also joins the conversation.
Collaboration between key groups led to an improvement in downtown St. Louis safety, the city's tourism chief said Wednesday, while calling for permanent infrastructure changes in the neighborhood.
In our continuing Error 402 series on the monetization of web content, we’ve been talking a lot about things that haven’t worked and a few things that have (kinda?) worked, but not in a particularly appealing way (ads, mainly). We will eventually get to more examples of things that are working — along with some […]
The untimely death of Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey and allegations of mistreatment while serving as Lincoln University’s vice president of student affairs has sparked conversation about hostile work environments and bullying across industries — particularly with employees that are part of marginalized communities. Wash U sociology professor Adia Harvey-Wingfield discusses research on who’s most likely to face such situations and how to avoid further tragedy.
Lillie Crockett’s life has been a giant, hassle-filled question mark since the evening of January 14 — when frozen water pipes burst at the 252-unit Heritage House Apartments in Midtown St. Louis, forcing the evacuation of Crockett and 119 fellow residents. Crockett, 86, spent the next week at the Hilton at the Ballpark.
BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water filed a rate request today with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reflecting $557 million in water and wastewater system investments to be made through 2025 to continue providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable service. The request reinforces the company’s commitment to investing in its water and wastewater systems to replace aging infrastructure, provide reliable service, enhance water quality and comply with environmental regulations. “We carefully plan and invest in the infrastructure of our water and wastewater systems to provide safe, clean, and reliable service to nearly 1.3 million Illinoisians in more than 140 communities across the state,” said Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water. “By making prudent, ongoing investments, Illinois American Water is committed to protecting public health and safety in the communities we serve. At the same time, we remain committed to addressing the needs
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Township will be moving back to its permanent office located at 300 West Park Street starting Friday, January 26, 2024. With a soft opening back at 300 West Park on Monday, January 29, 2024. If you need immediate help in the next few days from the Township or Assessor, please call 618-656-0292 before coming to the office. “We are excited to move back into our renovated offices,” said Supervisor Kevin Hall. “We thank Millennium Construction and Henderson Associates for all their hard work on the Township Hall.” Edwardsville Township is comprised of the City of Edwardsville, Village of Glen Carbon and unincorporated areas just outside of these two municipalities. The Township Supervisor’s office is located at 300 West Park in Edwardsville and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and can be reached at 618-656-0292.
The fifth annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party, a benefit for Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler's Janie’s Fund, will be happening Sunday, February 4, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The star-studded event…
After years of court losses and legislative stalemates, Republicans and anti-abortion advocates in Missouri are once again trying to block Planned Parenthood from receiving money through Medicaid.
A Senate committee debated legislation Wednesday that would change Missouri law to make Planned Parenthood ineligible to receive reimbursements from MO HealthNet, the state’s Medicaid program.
Though the organization says it hasn’t received any state funds for nearly two years, as legal fights over…
Magnitude 7, known as Mag 7, told employees Wednesday that the smelter, in New Madrid County, would close down over the next three to five days, according to an industry publication.
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Rapper Michael Henderson — better known as CTS Luh Wick — was acquitted of murder this afternoon after a three-day trial in St. Louis city. Henderson, 19, had been accused of shooting 42-year-old Joseph Raymond Shaw in August 2022 on South Broadway.
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