The St. Louis Police posted on their social media, reminding people to be cautious of porch pirates—thieves who seize the chance to snatch packages from unattended locations, like empty front porches.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate passed a continuing resolution that would keep the government open and spare working families from the pain of a shutdown: “Last night, I’m relieved the Senate was able to consider a clean bill and pass it with a strong bipartisan vote to keep our government open for working families. From the beginning, Democrats made it clear our priority was avoiding a government shutdown that would have devastated our economy and hurt millions of hardworking Americans—and a government funding bill that was free of the extreme MAGA poison pills House Republicans had been threatening was the path forward. “Our bipartisan vote last night accomplished just that. Now, working families and servicemembers can have peace of mind knowing that they won’t be forced to work without pay through the holiday season or go without the critical government programs that so many
A state-court judge ruled Wednesday that Lambert airport's leader had the authority to terminate a lease agreement with a firm that had sought to develop a $100 million air cargo facility on a 50-acre northern tract of airport property.
From West Newsmagazine: McBride Berra Land Company has decided to pull its Crestview development project planned for Town Center in Wildwood. McBride had proposed to build 91 detached single-family homes with full basements and two-car garages on 17.3 acres on the north side of Crestview Drive between Market Drive and Eatherton Road. Although the residents […]
ST. LOUIS — A Manchester man who was charged this week with pulling a man out of his car and severely beating him during a road rage incident in downtown St. Louis was previously involved in a high-profile brawl outside…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) once again pushed to better support Veterans, servicemembers and military families as they transition from military service to civilian life by reiterating the need to codify the highly popular and successful “Boots to Business” (B2B) program, a small business education and training program that has already served more than 194,000 participants since its inception. During today’s Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) Committee hearing, Duckworth underscored the importance of passing her bipartisan legislation, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training (VET) Act , which would codify the B2B program into law for five years and prevent the possibility of future budget cuts or program deactivation. Full video of Senator Duckworth’s remarks can be found using this link here . “I’ve long supported the Boots to Business Program because of its successful track
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: As Missouri spends millions of dollars to upgrade its outdated computer systems, a less high-tech threat is challenging state officials. With the unpredictable Missouri River flowing just a few low-lying blocks to the north, Gov. Mike Parson’s administration wants to relocate its central computing office somewhere less flood-prone. Parson, as part […]
Thursday (Nov. 15) PEOPLE of Construction Founder Ron Unterreiner announced the publication of Guide to Better Estimating, a publication aimed at helping the W/MBE contractor and consultant community be more competitive and successful in bidding. He made the announcement at a PEOPLE meeting at Delmar DivINe. The 184-page book, which is free to interested contractors, […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Senate passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR), which will fund various federal agencies through January 19 th and February 2 nd , respectively: “Funding the government is one of the essential parts of this job, and tonight, the Senate came together in a good-faith effort to pass the bipartisan House CR. We’re keeping the lights on through the holidays and fulfilling our basic duties to ensure thousands of hardworking Americans and service men and women will not be forced to work without pay during what should be a joyous time of year. “And while today’s particular bill did not include additional funding as I had hoped—for Israel, Ukraine, or innocent civilians around the world caught in the crossfire during periods of conflict or food insecurity—a shutdown would jeopardize America’s ability
From St. Louis Business Journal: Hundreds of low-income and senior apartments are planned to be built or renovated in the city of St. Louis, representing more than $100 million in projects to be considered for tax subsidies Tuesday Virginia Plaza – $21.9 million apartment complex The $21.9 million Virginia Plaza apartment development is planned for […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the bipartisan National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act to reauthorize relief for an additional four years for qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserves experiencing financial hardship. The legislation would protect a long-standing bipartisan carveout from means-testing restrictions in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. “Declaring bankruptcy is a difficult choice for any American, and that option should be assessed using an accurate depiction of a person’s income and financial standing,” said Durbin. “Our National Guard members and reservists must not be penalized for any active duty pay should financial calamity force them to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This bipartisan legislation ensures that they won’t be.”
CHCAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 10 attorneys general, today filed comments in support of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding changes to the H-2A program. The H-2A program allows agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers to the U.S. to perform temporary agricultural work. The proposed regulations would strengthen worker protection measures for H-2A agricultural workers and the DOL’s capability to monitor compliance and take enforcement actions. “Individuals who come to the U.S. to fill critical workforce shortages deserve to be protected from abuse and unsafe workplaces,” Raoul said. “The Department of Labor’s proposed rule strengthens its H-2A program to enhance the department’s ability to protect vulnerable workers as they play important roles enhancing our nation’s economy.” The H-2A program, and agricultural
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Plans for a dual-branded hotel moved forward Tuesday after a St. Louis board gave an initial approval to tax abatement for the project. The board of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority approved 10 years of tax abatement, worth $7.3 million, for Midas Hospitality’s project. The dual-branded hotel — a boutique […]
The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]
PBS has shared a preview of Foo Fighters' upcoming episode on its long-running music performance TV series, Austin City Limits. The clip, streaming now on YouTube, captures a show-closing rendition of…
From RiverBender: The Alton City Council recently passed two ordinances related to the Alton Landfill Solar Farm project, which was first announced earlier this year and is taking shape as progress continues. One item passed was a lease agreement between the City of Alton and Alton Landfill Solar LLC, while the other was an electric […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the promotion of Rebecca Hooks from Lieutenant Colonel to First Deputy Director, effective immediately. First Deputy Director Hooks is the first female to achieve this position within ISP since its inception in 1922. As the First Deputy Director, Hooks is second in command to Director Brendan F. Kelly. “First Deputy Director Hooks is an outstanding example of the kind of grit, intelligence and integrity found within to ISP,” said Director Kelly. “With First Deputy Director Hooks, the ISP will continue to move sharply forward into our second century!” First Deputy Director Hooks is not a newcomer to the realm of ISP Command. Prior to her recent promotion, she was the Chief of Staff for the Office of the Director. First Deputy Director Hooks has served with ISP for more than 21 years, beginning her career in 2002 as part of Cadet Class 105. Her first assignment was patrol in the
From Planetizen: By Devin Partida: Many governments are in too much debt to fund new city development. Private companies, however, are often in a good financial position to finance new projects and have a solid incentive to do so—they often receive the operating profits once a project is complete. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are good for […]
New data-driven state investments will provide shelter to those at police stations and airports, speed transition to independent living CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the State will invest an additional $160 million via the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis presented by the arrival of over 24,000 asylum seekers from the U.S. Southern Border. The State, alongside our local partners, has led a comprehensive data driven analysis of the ongoing asylum seeker response, rooted in not only data but also input from frontline partners and new arrivals, which identified several “bottlenecks” where services and resettlement tended to slow. These bottlenecks included delays in initial intake at landing sites, access to shelter, and the transition to independent living. This has led to backlogs and capacity issues, most visible in individuals sleeping outside police stations, but more broadly acros
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