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Program to Benefit North St. Louis Has Not Given Out Any Grants

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A $37 million program to inject much-needed capital into north city businesses and nonprofits has yet to award a single grant in the year since its launch, despite having over 100 applications. But a legislative fix is on the way, city officials pledged. A new bill introduced at the St. Louis […]
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Continued Disagreement Over Prairie Encore Project

2 years 6 months ago
From Mid Rivers News Magazine:  Since the introduction of the Prairie Encore project, residents in Dardenne Prairie have grown frustrated with developer KaLeCo’s plans, which include constructing the largest apartment complex in St. Charles County. The development plan has created a need for the passage of two bills that create a joint venture for Dardenne […]
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850 Acres Surrounding NGA St. Louis Campus are Declared Blighted

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A city board took the first step this week toward future redevelopment of an 850-acre area surrounding the site of the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s western campus in north St. Louis, although city officials gave no indication of any specific redevelopments. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the city’s urban […]
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Disaster Planning: 4 Steps to Take on Your Construction Sites

2 years 6 months ago
From For Constructions Pros:  After a tornado, flood, hurricane or wildfire strikes, construction companies play a critical role in helping communities rebuild. But what if your firm is the victim of a natural disaster? Weather-related delays are estimated to cost the U.S. construction industry $4 billion a year. Here are four steps you can take […]
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St. Louis County Ban on Walking in Roads Vetoed

2 years 6 months ago
County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill this morning that would have restricted pedestrians from traveling on county roadways. The bill was widely criticized after St. Louis County Council passed it two weeks ago.
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OSF Saint Anthony's Introduces Weekly Caregiver Therapy Group

2 years 6 months ago
ALTON - While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, it also involves many stressors. And since caregiving is often a long-term challenge, the emotional impact can snowball over time. In fact, a caregiver may face years or even decades of caregiving responsibilities. It can be particularly disheartening if a caregiver feels as if they’re in over their head, if there’s no hope that their family member will get better, or if, despite best efforts, their condition is gradually deteriorating. OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center is introducing its Connections: Caregiver Therapy Group in the effort to alleviate stressors and provide a community support resource for caregivers in the Riverbend region. The Connections: Caregiver Therapy Group will begin meeting every Monday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. starting on Monday, June 5. OSF Saint Anthony’s Psychological Services is offering the Connections: Caregiver Therapy Group to provide an educational, caring,

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Summer Fun Is Heating Up At The Library With Summer Reading Clubs For Everyone

2 years 6 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Kids are out of school and parents are wondering how they will keep them entertained. Enter, the Jerseyville Public Library! The Library will be hosting their annual Summer Reading Clubs for all ages – infants to adults and everyone in between. Registration begins June 1 with club activities running June 12 through July 21 where there will be a combined prize party and Tiny Art Show for all participants in Summer Reading Clubs. Summer Reading Club is a lot more than just reading with activities, entertainment, movies, crafts, concerts and so much more. All are welcome regardless of Library Card status. LEGO Club will be held Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 am, an always popular and fun event where your masterpieces will be displayed all month long at the Library. (For Gr. K-7) Two new clubs that kicked off last month will be continuing: Teen Book Club featuring word puzzles and hot chocolate Saturdays at 3:00 pm and Junior Book Club featuring fun activities every Thursday

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