The Stranger Things scene that made a resurgent hit out of Metallica's "Master of Puppets" is getting turned into a Funko Pop! figure. The upcoming set features tiny, vinyl recreations…
Huh. It had actually felt like quite some time since Elon Musk had last done something so stupid as to send a new bunch of users to Mastodon. But, apparently he can’t go that long without helping to do so. Last night, I had actually started working on a story about how developers were increasingly […]
A radio station personality's famous February segment has been picked up by Fox News and run nationally. Kevin Killeen of St. Louis' KMOX has an annual February feature.
GODFREY - Great-horned owls and barred owls are the two common owls in Illinois. During the winter these owls build nests, find mates, and defend their territory. Since owls are active and vocal when defending their territories, it gives us a chance to consistently hear them in the wild. The Nature Institute will host two Owl Prowl events to give the public a chance to learn more about owls and hear them in the preserve. Treehouse Wildlife Center will bring several owl species to The Nature Institute on two occasions this winter. The Valentine’s Day Owl Prowl on February 14 is designed for adults. This program will be a unique event with learning, appetizers, and wine for groups of friends and couples to enjoy together. The Treehouse program will start indoors with the live owls and snacks, then we will head outside to call and listen for wild owls. On February 18, Treehouse will return for a family-oriented program. Families will learn about owls, meet the owl ambassadors then
Family members of the victims of alleged serial killer Gary Muehlberg are saying that Muehlberg should have to face them in court — and in person. "I think meeting all of us face to face is the least he should have to do," says Saundra Mihan, whose 18-year-old daughter, Robyn, was abducted by Muehlberg in March 1990 and left dead on the side of a county highway four days later. "No cop-out for him," she adds.
The site provides general information on the team’s projects and strategic priorities, the impact suicide is having on the military community, and resources for both members of the military community and for anyone wishing to support them.
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs is celebrating National Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1 by announcing a virtual unclaimed property auction next week.
This article originally ran in the Site Selection Magazine in January. In August of 2022, Governor Pritzker announced that under Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation, had made more than $8.6 billion in improvements to some 4,422 miles of highway and 412 bridges. “Rebuild Illinois has undertaken a massive transformation of our state’s transportation systems” says Pritzker. “And not […]
There are those who say that the single most important economic indicator is labor productivity. In the long run, increasing the amount of stuff each worker can produce is the key to economic growth—and that includes wages, GDP, corporate profits, and everything else. Here's the latest reading on labor productivity: There was a big jump ...continue reading "Labor productivity increased 3% last quarter"
As the calendar has turned to 2023, a comment from a recent conversation with Brian Hopcraft of Lewis & Clark Ventures has stuck with me.
During our Zoom call, I asked Hopcraft his thoughts about what the next year will mean for startups. He mentioned some venture capital firms have started pulling back on funding, but that Lewis & Clark Ventures still has an optimistic outlook. His reasoning, he told me, is that “great companies come independent of what the economy looks like.”
If there’s…
Estimators Forum and American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) are currently taking registrations for the next set of classes for estimators. The learning series is titled Estimating 200 – Emerging and Upcoming Estimators. The upcoming sessions will be presented by Ron Wiese, Retired Former Vice President of Alberici. Discussion will include new and exciting topics. Class […]
ALTON - Michael “Doc” Holliday Sr. Of Alton has a long history of community service in the Alton area. He has taken that service to another level at this point as he is the newly elected president of the Alton Branch of the NAACP. He is succeeding Andy Hightower, who choose not to run for re-election. Michael Sr. has been married to his wife, Priscilla, for 45 years. They have two children Michael Jr. and Erica. Michael Sr. was previously 1st Vice President of the Alton Branch of the NAACP. Michael is a Navy veteran. He also has retired from Olin Corporation after 39 years. He became a Precinct Committeeman in 1984, He twice held the Presidency of The Alton, Illinois, Chapter of The 100 Black Men of America, Board Member of The American Cancer Society, Chairman of the Deacon Board of Union Baptist Church (The Oldest Baptist Church in Illinois), he was elected to the Madison County Board in 1998 and still serving. He is currently President of The Illinois Association of Count
Looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day card for your love? Well, if they are a Def Leppard fan, the band has got you covered. Just in time for the romantic holiday, the…
Dataplant has created customer management software to automate insights that companies can use to interact with customers and help them retain revenue. Its users include other startups seeking to build out their client roster.
WingXpand says it's built a drone that flies longer and takes better video, which could help a wide range of users better use aerial data and imagery. It has positioned its drone as a tool for farmers to monitor their crops and livestock, for inspectors and surveyors, and for insurance companies to evaluate properties before and after damage.
As businesses and industries increase their use of data and analytics, CuriMeta believes its technology has the ability to help the health care industry ethically use patient data to improve patient care and do so quickly through the use of data.
The first month of 2023 delivered the acquisitions of four St. Louis-area startups — equal to half of the acquisition total for all of 2022 and kicking off the year with a flurry of exits for tech firms backed by local investors.
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