From St. Louis Public Radio: Supporters of Sk8 Liborius, the north St. Louis skate park that transformed a former church into a gathering place for young people, are nearly finished cleaning up after a four-alarm fire tore through the building last week. As many as 200 people have turned up in recent days to help […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A $41 billion infrastructure program, the largest in Illinois’ history, was unveiled Friday aimed at fixing bridges and roads, including many in the Metro East. In the Metro East, the projects include: Calhoun County: $245 million to replace the Joe Page Bridge and 1.6 miles of pavement replacement at Hardin. […]
The amendment is in response to the Republican-led state's near-total ban on abortion following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade last summer.
The University City Summer Band is a concert band with the thrilling sound of scores of woodwinds, brass and percussion playing together under the leadership of our new music director,
105.7 The Point Big Summer Show features Godsmack and Staind, who will perform live at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on July 18. The concert in St. Louis will open the
The city land bank is considering dropping prices on real estate in north St. Louis as part of the city’s plan to revitalize and incentivize development in historically disinvested neighborhoods.
This week, Construction Forum drone videographer/ photographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle, LLC, visited the site of the new SSM Outpatient Center in O’Fallon, MO. The project was recently topped out by contractor Tarlton Corporation. Tarlton broke ground on the two-story, 66,000-square-foot outpatient health center in December, with completion slated for mid-2024. SSM Health […]
From Construction Dive: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published Friday its final electronic recordkeeping rule requiring employers with 100 or more employees in certain industries to submit information from the agency’s Forms 300 and 301 once per year. OSHA’s rule also updates its system for determining which industries are subject to the information submission requirement. […]
One day after a home explosion in a St. Charles neighborhood sent three adults and two children to the hospital, investigators have not yet identified what caused the home to go up in flames.
Whether Missouri voters get a chance to weigh in on legalizing abortion is now up to state Supreme Court judges, who on Tuesday heard arguments in a case about Republican infighting that has stalled the amendment's progress.
Three facility managers who are members of the St. Louis Chapter of IFMA (International Facility Management Association) passed extensive coursework and exams to achieve professional certification. Phillip Russell, Assistant Vice President of Property Development & Facilities at Enterprise Holdings, earned his Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation. Certification taps into the experience and educational backgrounds of […]
O'FALLON - Water does your body good. In fact, it is the best choice for your body. As we head into the middle of summer, medical providers at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) locations in the region want to remind everyone of the importance of staying well-hydrated. Kayla Barnes, RD, LD, registered licensed dietitian, said, “Water is a vital nutrient that all people need to survive. It helps maintain physical health and mental acuity, as well as overall appearance. Drinking enough water daily can have a positive effect on your life.” Benefits of drinking water About 60% of the body is made up of water. It regulates body temperature, lubricates and cushions joints and protects organs. Cells need water to transport nutrients. Wastes and toxins are flushed out through sweat, urine and bowel movements—all of which require water. Drinking enough water can also affect mental health. Being well-hydrated provides what a person needs to stay alert, focused and
EDWARDSVILLE — The following statement regarding the Illinois Supreme Court’s opinion on the SAFE-T Act is attributable to Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and Sheriff Jeff Connor: “We are disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision, and respectfully disagree with it. But our constitutional structure gives our Illinois Supreme Court the final say in interpreting our State Constitution, and we will continue to uphold and follow its decisions. Thankfully, due to diligent work over the past months and years, Madison County will be prepared for the Sept. 18, 2023 implementation ordered by the court, and will be coordinating the local law enforcement community toward that task in the weeks ahead. While rules may change, the commitment of our offices will not: We will always fight for victims of crime and strive to protect our community from lawbreakers.” “We are proud at least that the bipartisan litigation against the SAFE-T Act has given