From Construction Dive: A handful of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of workforce goals in federal construction contracts could make it harder for underrepresented groups to qualify for these lucrative jobs in 2024. The suits have multiplied following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Students for Fair Admissions ruling last year that effectively barred race-based affirmative action […]
If first impressions are everything, then St. Louis has some work to do, according to a survey of business leaders across the nation conducted by the St. Louis Business Journal. Here's what they had to say.
Listen up, Swifties — are you sure you’re ready for it? The Taylor Party is making its way to St. Louis on January 13 at the Pageant (6161 Delmar Boulevard, thepageant.com).
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Thursday that a woman has been charged with felony child endangerment in connection with the fentanyl overdose of her child. Hanna N. Forgy, 25, of Alton has been charged with endangering the life or health of a child, which is a class 3 felony. The charge alleges that on July 12, 2023, Forgy knowingly caused or permitted the life or health of her 16-month-old child to be placed in danger, in that she allowed the child access to a substance containing fentanyl, resulting in the death of the child due to fentanyl intoxication. Rescue personnel in Wood River responded on July 12 to Forgy’s former residence in the 500 block of North Wood River Avenue for a report of an unresponsive child. The child was transported to Alton Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The Wood River Police Department initiated an investigation, in conjunction with the Madison County Coroner’s Office and
GODFREY - Jeff Carver with Carver’s BBQ in Godfrey recently discussed the restaurant as part of a North Alton-Godfrey Business Council Spotlight as Carver’s marks its 25th year in business. Carver’s is located at 2716 Grovelin St. in Godfrey. While he described the location as a little “tucked away,” Carver said he’s always liked the restaurant’s location and that their prominent flame-covered signage helped increase visibility from the road. “Being tucked away in the shopping center, there was a time I was going to buy a couple locations, but I think being between Steak N Shake, Quick Trip, Schnucks, at 5 o’ clock on the beltline is chaos - so the traffic flow was there, visibility maybe not so much, and that’s why we several years ago put money in that signage,” Carver said. “We’re kind of tucked away, which, I kind of like that. I always tell people it’s the best-kept secret.”
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has shared another taste of his upcoming album, The Circus and the Nightwhale, which will be released February 16. The Rock & Roll Famer has just dropped a new single, “Wherever You…
Missouri Supreme Court Justice Robin Ransom, the first Black woman appointed to the state’s highest court, will deliver the keynote address during a commemoration of the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
It's inflation day, and the BLS reports that CPI spiked up to 3.7% in December on an annualized basis: Core CPI didn't change much and ended the month at 3.8%. This is obviously not a good report, but as usual, it's a noisy series and a single month doesn't mean much. On a conventional year-over-year ...continue reading "CPI spikes up in December"
Law enforcement officers learned long ago that if all they have is a crime scene and no likely suspects, there was no reason to wear out shoe leather beating the streets for alleged criminals. They don’t even need to leave the office. All they have to do is produce a subpoena for certain third-party records […]
Nathan Katcher, a six-year-old student from Parkway School District, went viral when his mother posted a video of Nathan doing advanced math equations.
ALTON - Centerstone, a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments, will host a free, virtual Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training on January 31 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT. CEUs are available. This training will discuss ACEs, provide practical information on how these experiences can impact individuals’ wellness throughout the lifespan and review risk factors associated with ACEs and the role of protective factors. “The ACEs study is groundbreaking and gives us a better understanding of how common ACEs are and how they impact lifelong physical and mental development. Join us for the webinar to learn how ACEs do not determine your destiny,” said Hannah Chapman, Centerstone Trauma, Treatment and Training grant coordinator. Objectives of the training include: Discuss the groundbreaking ACEs study Gain a deeper understanding of how common ACEs are Learn how ACEs impact brain development Discuss how building
A group of Republican lawmakers raised concerns about the death penalty and advocated for legislation that would abolish it in Missouri during a Tuesday press conference at the state Capitol — characterizing it as an issue of restraining government overreach and protecting life. Rep. Chad Perkins, a Republican from Bowling Green, has filed legislation to abolish the death penalty and sentence those on death row instead to life in prison without parole.
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reverse a lower court’s decision preventing New Jersey from enforcing a state law intended to protect the health and safety of immigrants by closing private detention facilities. In the brief filed in CoreCivic Inc. v. Murphy, Raoul and the coalition urge the Court of Appeals to reverse the lower court’s decision arguing that states should be able to enforce state laws that protect residents’ health and safety without the federal government’s interference. “States have a responsibility to protect the health and wellness of our residents, and private corporations should not be exempt from those laws because they have federal contracts,” Raoul said. “I am urging the Court of Appeals to reverse the lower court’s decision because states should be allowed to enforce laws
CHICAGO - The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), through its Rev Up EV! Community College Initiative has awarded $9.4 Million to 25 Illinois community colleges to help support the state’s growing Electric Vehicle (EV) industry through job training and technology development programs. Overall, the funding will promote the development and growth of training programs that prepare individuals for careers in EV technology and EV-specific advanced manufacturing fields, with a priority focus on programs and training in areas that are most in demand by EV businesses and industry partners. “Thanks to Governor Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois is at the forefront of change to vehicle electrification and continues to attract new EV industry companies. This funding will allow our community college system to increase the trained workforce and create new technology that will support the growing needs of the industry for years to come,” said ICCB Executive Director Bria
CARTERSVILLE — Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Cancer Institute today to announce a $10M grant to Southern Illinois Healthcare for their recent expansion of the SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville. The grant is made possible through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan to improve infrastructure statewide. “As Governor, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of Illinoisans — no matter their zip code or income status,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I couldn’t be prouder to announce that we have awarded the SIH Cancer Institute $10 million in Rebuild Illinois grant funding to help cover the cost of this recent project. After years of planning, design, and construction, each and every one of those patients, and many more, will have access to the modernized healing spaces and the quality, holistic care they deserve.” The 10M general investment, will be utilized for upgrades to facility furniture,
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