The complaint filed July 19 accuses Amazon of “ongoing indifference to worker safety” and use of work practices that lead to including excessive work rates, repetitive tasks and the lifting of oversized packages that lead to “serious injuries.” An Amazon spokesperson said the facility has a "consistent track record of safety improvement."
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
Bob Cassilly, died at 61 and the mystery of Cementland died with him. Cementland, now owned by Beelman Truck Co., that purchased the land for $1.4 million. The large playground was then closed off to public access.
Style expert and consultant Laura Sawyier uses research from the applied psychology of fashion to support a wide range of clients from individuals to non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 companies.
Two St. Louis-area companies appear on the new Fortune Global 500 list for 2023, which ranks the world's largest corporations by revenue for their fiscal 2022.
Sgt. John W. Radanovich was a soldier who died in World War II. On August 12, his body will be buried at Union Miner Cemetery in Mount Olive, Illinois.
Southwest Airlines will resume the daily flights to San Francisco next March. The airline already has nonstops to Oakland and San Jose in the same area.
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 .
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 […]
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 […]
At Illinois American Water, Beth Matthews oversees operations of Illinois’ largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility, which provides service to approximately 1.3 million people.
ALTON - Kailey Vickrey was one of the true leaders of the Marquette Catholic High School girls' track and field team in their highly successful 2023 season. She excelled on varsity from her freshman to senior years in both cross country and girls' track and field. Vickrey, a distance to a middle-distance runner, and sprinter/jumper Sammy Hentrich shared the spotlight for the Explorers this past track and field season and were key parts of Marquette's success. Marquette won the Gateway Metro Conference Girls Track and Field Meet in May at Alton High School, led by the girls. The Marquette girls captured first with 164 points, with McGivney second with 146 points. The Explorers' Vickrey is a Tucker's Automotive and Repair and Tire Female Athlete of the Month. Vickrey said she was glad to be able to return to form in the conference meet and also participated at state. She was very active in the 800 meters and relay events at the end of the season for the Explorers. Vickrey qualified fo
WASHINGTON — A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins. Nearly a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act, a law supporters describe as the largest expansion of veteran benefits in U.S. history. The law […]
This is craziness: Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, said Thursday its U.S. sales, profit and market share had all fallen sharply in the second quarter as consumers abandoned Bud Light following a promotion it did with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. ....The company’s market share has been stable since the last week of April through ...continue reading "Bud Light just keeps on losing customers"
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