The Associated Press reports today on "The Great Grift," a combination of the plundering of COVID-19 aid programs by fraudsters and plain old mistakes in doling out the money: All of it led to the greatest grift in U.S. history, with thieves plundering billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief aid intended to combat the ...continue reading "AP estimates fraud and mistakes in pandemic programs cost $300-400 billion"
Kadean Construction is generating record levels of new and repeat business in 2023 as the commercial design/build contractor celebrates 60 years of successful project deliveries that are building longstanding customer relationships. Annual revenues have grown by more than 400 percent over the past five years — from $67.5 million in 2018 to $340 million in […]
ALTON - A newly founded Alton-based nonprofit organization, Sacred Spaces of CARE, is joining efforts alongside the Alton Police Department to address mental health and combat crises. Sacred Spaces of CARE will partner with the department to engage in collaborative, trauma-informed practices to educate, further equip, appropriately support, and safely respond to crises through the creation of the RISE (Restorative Intervention Support Efforts) Program. The initiative aims to provide training and further techniques for law enforcement and all community stakeholders to intentionally support individuals in crisis in an effort to divert from the criminal justice system, reduce barriers to care, and navigate toward appropriate services. “The mental health and wellness of our community is most effectively addressed through collaboration,” according to Megan Tyler, Executive Director of Sacred Spaces of CARE. “There are multiple pathways to recovery and various methods fo
Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports a 2024 "Field of Dreams" matchup of Cardinals-Giants is expected next year, but possibly somewhere other than the traditional site in Iowa.
NECA contractor Grasser Electric and IBEW Local 1 have completed donated electrical services to build the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home® in O’Fallon, Mo. Tickets are now on sale for a chance to win the 2,711-square-foot, two-story home, which carries an estimated value of $711,000. Phil Bax of IBEW Local 1 working for Grasser Electric […]
Eric Levitz makes an interesting point today about Donald Trump and his obsession with holding onto classified documents. The Department of Justice, far from indicting him for political reasons, actually went easy on him: In January of last year, in response to a subpoena, Trump returned 197 classified documents to the federal government. Despite his ...continue reading "The Department of Justice went easy on Trump"
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital registered nurses gathered on the side of Grand Boulevard this morning to protest for better conditions for fellow nurses and their patients. During the one hour event, organized in solidarity with thousands of nurses nationwide in a Day of Action held by National Nurses United, a labor union, the SLU Hospital RNs joined voices in chanting for change — many sacrificing lunch breaks, stopping by after a shift or returning to the medical campus on their day off to do so.
ALTON - Alton’s popular band Porch Café loves Led Zeppelin, and for good reason: The band is climbing the stairway to heaven. Or at least, to major success. The group just released their first music video, and with a growing fanbase in the Riverbend area, Porch Café is set to have a busy summer schedule ahead. "When I first saw these guys, I was really blown away. Their musicianship is excellent. Their talent level is through the roof,” Don Lanier, who manages the band’s sound equipment, said. “It’s a great band to work for and work with.” Anyone who sees Porch Café is quick to tell you that the band is a family, and not just metaphorically. The group was born when lead singer Alivia Levi posted a video of her two brothers playing guitar with Alivia’s vocals. Keyboardist Lenny Levi and guitarist Will Levi have been playing instruments for most of their lives, and Alivia is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in oper
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum will be carrying the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular […]
ALTON - A “Stop the Violence” event is planned for Thursday, June 15, in Alton following several deadly shootings over the past few months. From 5–8 p.m., local leaders and citizens will fill C & K Banquet and Party Center to talk about possible solutions to gun violence in the community. Alton Mayor David Goins and others are expected to speak. “I knew, when I didn’t feel comfortable in my own city, that something was wrong,” Kendra Stiff, event organizer and co-owner of the Center, said. “I want our community to get back to a safe place.” C & K Community, a new organization sponsored by C & K Banquet and Party Center, will host the “Stop the Violence” event. This is their first project, though they have ideas for other community-oriented events in the future. Stiff explained that C & K Community mobilized after a shooting that took place near the C & K Center, as well as a May 2nd shooting that claimed the life
CARROLLTON - Battery, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and several other charges have been filed against individuals in Greene County over the past few weeks, according to the latest Greene County Jail Booking Report. Michael D. Moran, 54, of Carrollton, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault of a child. He was arrested by the Greenfield Police Department on May 19 and remains in custody. Jamie L. Farris, 37, of White Hall, was charged on June 9 with domestic battery and aggravated battery. Farris had previously been arrested a month earlier on May 9 for aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to a peace officer, as well as disorderly conduct. She was taken into custody and released on her own recognizance before being arrested again on June 9 by the Scott County Sheriff’s Department for the domestic/aggravated battery charges. She currently remains in custody. Farris had also been charged with violating an order of protection on April 29, April
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