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The Two Movements

2 months 4 weeks ago
While Trump wants to break apart everything decent about America, the people are rebelling—and giving powerful opponents to Trump the will to resist.
David Dayen

Lewis and Clark FBLA Shines at State Leadership Conference in Springfield

2 months 4 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD – Members of Lewis and Clark Community College’s chapter of FBLA Collegiate brought home 24 awards from the Illinois State Leadership Conference in Springfield this past week, including advisor of the year. “The competition showcased the exceptional business acumen and leadership skills of our LC students,” said Advisor Christina Wickenhauser. “We were recognized as the largest FBLA Collegiate Chapter in the state of Ilinois. Nicc Edwards, our club president, was awarded the Dr. Tina Dierkes Sponsorship his second year in a row for his active contributions. And I was very humbled by the recognition I received as Advisor of the Year.” The conference, held March 29-30, gathered students for a weekend filled with leadership development, networking and competition. Nine participants, including eight current LC students and one alumnus, competed in 32 different events spanning objective tests, presentations, and case studies. The chapter's

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Freight Week June 2-6: Intersection of Transportation, Development

2 months 4 weeks ago
Registration is now open for FreightWeekSTL 2025, set for June 2-6. The St. Louis Regional Freightway is hosting the conference for the eighth consecutive year. The week-long freight and logistics event features panel sessions, interviews, a riverboat tour through the Ag Coast of America and more. FreightWeekSTL spotlights the latest trends and innovations impacting global […]
Rachel Finan

Home Builders Present 75th Annual Awards

2 months 4 weeks ago
The Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri (HBA) announced the winners of its annual HBA Awards Program on April 10 at a ceremony at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. The HBA Awards Program honors excellence in the home building industry and includes over 75 awards, divided into three categories: Homes […]
Rachel Finan

Sheetmetal Union Calls for Return of Mistakenly Deported Apprentice

2 months 4 weeks ago
From SMART:  On Thursday, April 10, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that backed a federal judge’s order requiring the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States. SMART General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement in response: “Since last week, our demand has been a […]
Rachel Finan

OPINION: Tax Fraud, Wage Theft Grows in Missouri Construction

2 months 4 weeks ago
From The Missouri Times:  With tax season here, the construction industry is sounding the alarm on a billion-dollar scheme that allows crimes to go unchecked and the guilty unpunished. Tax fraud and misclassification of workers is robbing federal, state and local governments of much-needed revenue, while ripping off vulnerable construction workers who are paid meager […]
Rachel Finan

Governor Pritzker Announces Second-Highest Film Production Expenditures in State History

2 months 4 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Illinois film industry leaders today to announce film production expenditures of $653 million in 2024 – the second-highest expenditure total in state history – along with estimated wages of $351 million and 18,200 estimated hires in the industry (excluding extras). The high expenditures demonstrate Illinois’ ability to bounce back in the wake of the strikes that halted production in 2023. “Through the Film and TV Workforce Program, we have invested in the future of the industry – increasing diversity and building out a qualified pipeline of hundreds who are equipped to serve on film crews and making it possible for us to attract major productions,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our success is a testament to our hard work and partnership as well as the undeniable charm of Illinois and our people that makes us a prime creative destination.”

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ARCO, Hastings+Chivetta Plan Quincy Sports Complex

2 months 4 weeks ago
From Muddy River News:  A public presentation of a feasibility study for a proposed multi-million indoor sports complex in Quincy is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Council chambers. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said three entities have been working on the feasibility study since May 2024 — ARCO National, a construction company from Richmond Heights, […]
Rachel Finan

Daily Deal: How to Hack from Beginner to Ethical Hacking Bundle

2 months 4 weeks ago
With the How to Hack from Beginner to Ethical Hacking Bundle, you’ll learn how to diagnose different kinds of cybersecurity attacks and how to defeat them. You’ll practice all the skills and techniques in real-time using an ethical hacking lab so you can put your learning to the test. Courses cover basic scripts and beginner […]
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KC to Build Park That Caps Downtown Freeway

2 months 4 weeks ago
From The Kansas City Star:  Kansas City’s long-planned project to put a park over a downtown interstate officially has a name. Officials announced Friday that the park formerly known as the South Loop Project is now called Roy Blunt Luminary Park, after former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who represented Missouri in the Senate from 2011 […]
Rachel Finan