On Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker, the state’s legislative leadership and representatives of the hospitality industry announced that hotels in Illinois saw record revenues in fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30.
Across the state, hotels brought in $307.8 million, according to figures from the state’s Department of Revenue. That beats fiscal year 2019, the previous record year for hotel income and the last year before the pandemic upended the hospitality industry.
Revenue in 2023 was up 35.8 percent…
A few months ago, when the EU designated 17 companies as “VLOPs” — Very Large Online Providers — subject to the most stringent regulations, one name that I heard lots of folks in the US be confused about was Zalando, which is a large EU-focused online retailer. It was also one of only two companies […]
ALTON - Charges have been announced in the alleged bank robbery that took place on July 5, 2023, at the Carrollton Bank, 120 Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. "At 4:04 p.m. on July 5, the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to Carrollton Bank, 120 Homer Adams Pkwy., Alton, in reference to a bank robbery," Madison County Deputy Police Chief Marcos Pulido said. "Preliminary investigation revealed that a Black male, wearing a light gray sweatshirt and light colored blue jeans, entered the bank, inferred he had a weapon and demanded cash. No injuries were reported. "The suspect then fled on foot. A witness observed a subject matching this description running nearby, on Martin Luther King Boulevard, in a wooded area, near the Alby Street overpass. "A short time later, a subject was observed in that area, quickly entering a black passenger vehicle, that immediately fled upon seeing law enforcement. A vehicle pursuit ensued in which the driver fled on West Delmar, in Godfrey, then continued
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The summer just got sunnier with the first wave of sunflower blooms at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. The beloved sunflower fields attract people from all over the region to take pictures and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime view. The sunflower season also highlights the organization’s messages about conservation. “It’s just an incredible sight to see them,” Dan Zarlenga, who works with the Missouri Department of Conservation, said. “We’re not talking about a couple sunflowers here and there, like some people might put in their landscaping or around their homes. We’re talking about fields of hundreds or maybe even thousands of these sunflowers. And that is quite a sight, seeing them all in a row like that.” Zarlenga explained there are multiple fields throughout the Conservation Area. The planting times are staggered, so several “waves” of sunflowers will bloom through August. The first wave blooms around
Modern English is hitting the road this summer. The British pop band, best known for their '80s hit "I Melt With You," has announced dates for their 1 2 3 4…
GreaterHealth Pharmacy and Wellness is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint, as it plans to open a second location at 6155 S Grand Blvd. in St. Louis’ Holly Hills neighborhood.
GRAFTON - Rosemary Ritchie received a plaque of appreciation presented by Mayor Mike Morrow and Alderman Rus Roy during the Grafton Historical Society meeting at the Visitor’s Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The mayor expressed the city’s sincere thanks to Rosemary for her years of service at the historical museum since 2007. Her friendly smile welcomed both national and international visitors and she was always willing to answer questions, sharing her extensive knowledge of Grafton past and present. “It’s been a privilege to be here,” Rosemary said. Asked what she will miss most, she stated, “I’ll miss the people! Visitors come here from all over the world—they come from Elsah and St. Louis, from every state in the Union, and even from as far away as Japan and other countries.” “Rosemary is a true ambassador for Grafton,” said Mayor Morrow. “We will miss her and wish her well.” Displays and artifacts integral
If you're interested in meeting the mind behind the most controversial song about punctuation since Vampire Weekend's "Oxford Comma," you are in luck. We're talking, of course, about St. Charles' own Britt Barbie, who announced she'll be holding an in-person event as well as a TikTok concert next month. Barbie shot to social media stardom earlier last year with "Period Ahh, Period Uhh," a song that earned as many accolades as it did criticisms for what many saw as her imitating Black women.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a new, low-cost loan program to help bridge the gap between college savings and financial aid on Monday.
According to an Illinois State news release, the declarations are due to the tornadoes and drought that occurred during the 2023 Illinois growing season.
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