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The deadline for submitting an application has already passed, but homeowners who have incomplete applications may seek walk-in assistance from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Sun Chaser Mini can charge any mobile phone, tablets, cameras, watches, and toys. This power bank’s 10,000mAh capacity takes care of it all. It has a built-in Qi-standard wireless charger and 3 USB ports so you can charge up to 4 devices at once. This water-resistant, solar-powered power bank is perfect for indoors or […]

CELEBRATION HONORS BLACK HISTORY Free celebrations for St. Louis area residents on Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 will each feature a historical performance aboutf Missouri’s Underground Railroad For the first time, the 2025 Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration will be a two-part event on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Missouri […]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Oversight Committee hearing with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel. Durbin’s opening statement condemned Patel’s partisan and incompetent mismanagement of the FBI, highlighted the unprecedented purge of FBI officials, shared reports that Director Patel initiated loyalty tests, criticized his fumbling of Epstein-related materials, and denounced his release of false information about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Key Quotes: “After his second election, in an unprecedented move, President Trump forced out Director Wray and nominated Kash Patel, arguably the most partisan FBI Director ever. Director Patel came to the FBI with a political mission. He wrote : ‘the rot at the core of the FBI isn’t just scandalous, it’s an existential threat to our republica

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Additional plans boost expansion cost to $116 million.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday that’s intended to avoid a shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.  But GOP leaders opted not to negotiate the legislation with Democrats, who may be needed to approve the bill in the House and will be required to […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Jill Abernathy is organizing a fundraiser to support Anna Albinson, a member of the Triangle H Farm barn community in Edwardsville, after she was injured in an accident involving one of the horses. The incident, which required hospitalization, has led to mounting expenses for Anna’s family, including costs for meals and parking. Anna Albinson sustained multiple fractures, including injuries to her spine, ribs, pelvis, and sacrum. Despite the severity of her injuries, doctors determined that surgery was not necessary. After receiving care from the medical team, Anna was discharged and returned home, where she is now resting and beginning occupational and physical therapy. Tom Albinson, who provided updates on Anna’s condition, expressed gratitude for the support from the Triangle H barn community and credited Anna’s fitness and helmet for helping prevent more serious injury. “Because of you and others, Anna is now upstairs resting and on the road

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will host a series of State of Illinois Career Fairs this September. These events will take place across multiple regions, providing community members with the opportunity to explore job opportunities with the State and connect directly with hiring managers. “We are committed to building a strong, skilled, and diverse workforce throughout Illinois,” said Raven A. DeVaughn, CMS Director. “These career fairs give us the chance to meet job seekers where they are and to help connect them with careers that make a difference in our communities.” All events are free and open to the public, including career changers, college students, first-time job seekers, and mid-to-senior-level professionals. Job seekers will be able to meet with representatives from various State agencies offering roles in healthcare, education, engineering, finance, corrections, and more. Openings include entry-level,

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ALTON - The 24th annual Vintage Voices tours encourage community members to learn more about Alton residents buried at Alton City Cemetery. Planned for Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2025, these walking tours take attendees through the cemetery to different gravestones, where an actor tells the story of the person buried there. Tours will take off every 15 minutes from 12–2:15 p.m. on those dates. There is also a non-walking performance at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at St. Mary’s Middle School. “We’re actively selling tickets and hoping for big crowds, which we don’t really have to hope for — they just come. It’s amazing,” said Jody Basola. “These actors put their heart and soul into becoming the person they’re portraying…Some people are just amazed at what they’ve heard, and that means so much to us. People come year after year, and every year they walk away with something new that hit them.” Basola explained that

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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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PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a weekend lane closure of eastbound I-270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will begin, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The closure is necessary for ramp construction and is expected to be lifted by 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Work on the entire interchange is anticipated to be completed by the end of October. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this lane closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Emily Klackner to Senior Project Manager. Emily joined S. M. Wilson in 2019 and has since worked on a variety of projects, including educational, retail and residential developments. Her portfolio includes the Jefferson City School District’s 2024 Bond Issue, […]

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PVC-maker Manner Polymers is ramping up production of flexible PVC compounds at its new manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Ill. Contegra Construction completed the 100,000-square-foot building that houses the new solar powered manufacturing plant. Manner Polymers installed and integrated its advanced manufacturing equipment and systems. Once in full operation, the new facility will increase the […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that two of her bills, H.R.2034 , the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act, and H.R.3767 , the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act, have passed the House of Representatives. “I’m excited to announce that two of my bills to support our nation’s veterans have passed the House,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “This legislation addresses two important challenges that veterans face: educational opportunities and health care access. The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act will make it easier for veterans to grow their skills in high-demand STEM fields. Meanwhile, the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act will help fill vacancies at the Veterans Health Administration and reduce wait times for veterans seeking care. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Congressman Abe Hamedeh to see these bills become

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ST. LOUIS - Schnucks, the longtime St. Louis-based grocery store chain, has agreed to purchase two major Wisconsin-based grocers, expanding its family-owned network by 50 stores. On Tuesday, Schnucks announced a "definitive agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of theWisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, Inc." The deal will increase [...]

MARYVILLE — Allison’s Friends of Hope Foundation donated $15,000 from its 2025 golf tournament to the Anderson Hospital Warren Billhartz Cancer Center on Monday, supporting the Anderson Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center. The donation was presented earlier today to the Anderson Hospital Foundation, marking another milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to fund cancer research. Since its inception in 2004, Allison’s Friends of Hope has raised more than $1 million to support cancer research initiatives, including work at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center in Dallas, Texas. The foundation was established to honor Allison Cassens, who passed away from colon cancer. It fulfills her final wish to raise money for cancer research. The Mary Crowley Medical Research Center focuses on expanding treatment options for cancer patients through investigational molecular and cellular therapies. In addition to funding research, the Cassens family donated

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After rejecting a new contract offer from Boeing last week, the union representing striking employees is set to vote on a counterproposal this Friday.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief in support of the District of Columbia (D.C.) Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. Raoul and 21 attorneys general assert in the brief that the deployment of National Guard service members without the consent of the district is unlawful, unconstitutional and undemocratic. “The unlawful deployment of National Guard servicemembers in the District of Columbia, Los Angeles, Chicago, or any other American city, to perform routine law enforcement functions should concern everyone,” Raoul said. “Domestic use of the military has long been recognized as antithetical to American values, and the use of our nation’s military against our residents is an alarming sign that authoritarianism is here. National Guard service members should not be used as political pawns or put in situations they have

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EDWARDSVILLE – A program that has been helping Edwardsville residents plant trees on their property for more than two decades is back for 2025. The Tree Planting Program is an initiative of the Edwardsville Environmental Commission; approved applicants will be reimbursed half the cost (up to $100) to buy and plant a tree at their primary residence in Edwardsville. To be eligible for reimbursement, the property owner must submit an application to be approved by City staff prior to final selection and planting of a tree. Only trees listed on the City’s approved tree list can be considered for the program, which is offered on a first come, first served basis, while funding is available. Previous program participants are eligible to apply. Applications must be received by the City by November 1, 2025. Once the application has been approved, the tree must be planted by December 15, 2025, with receipts turned in by December 31, 2025. “This is a terrific opportunity to

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville High School Cheerleading Team will hold its 5th Annual Golf Scramble on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at Sunset Hills Country Club to raise funds supporting the program. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start at 2525 South State Route 157 in Edwardsville. The fundraiser aims to benefit the Edwardsville High School Cheerleading Team, which includes 50 members across three squads. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all proceeds will go through the EHS Cheer Booster Club to cover operational needs, uniforms for football and basketball seasons, competition travel expenses and entry fees for multiple trips to Chicago, choreography for competition routines, team-building activities, stunt and tumbling workshops, skill enhancement opportunities, and the end-of-season banquet. Organizers said sponsorships will be recognized throughout the 2025-2026 season, with names displayed on event programs, team T-shirts, and banners at home

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