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New federal rule may help boost competition for railroad shipments at companies with few options
Woman killed in Ferguson Monday identified
St. Louis the fourth most underrated city in the nation, survey says
Polling about Hunter Biden is off-the-charts insane
Here are the results of a new CNN/SSRN poll about Joe Biden's involvement with Hunter Biden's business dealings. I had to interpolate a few numbers because CNN inexplicably provided only some of them, but they're all pretty close. It's almost impossible to overstate how completely nuts this is. There is literally zero evidence that Joe ...continue reading "Polling about Hunter Biden is off-the-charts insane"
PARIC Corporation Announces Mike Rallo as New President
PARIC Corporation, one of the region’s leading general contractor, construction manager and design-build firms, has announced that former Vice President of Operations Mike Rallo is the new president of the company, effective September 1 – just the fifth since the company was founded in 1979. He replaces Keith Wolkoff, who stepped down from the role […]
Al-Tarboush Is Closing on the Loop
One of the best spots for Middle Eastern food on the Delmar Loop is closing after 26 years. Al Tarboush (602 Westgate) has a sign in the window saying it intends to close soon. "Make time to buy hookah & supplies," it reads.
St. Louis Character: Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly connects his passion for medicine with his love of data
From a young age, Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly wanted to work with data, but his father's battle with cancer inspired him to change paths. Now, as a clinical epidemiologist at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, he gets to do both.
Lucas Kunce poll shows Josh Hawley with small lead in Missouri’s US Senate contest
Kunce campaign says labor unions likely to play important role in giving Democrat from Independence a chance to unseat GOP incumbent in November 2024 election.
Man shot after opening fire on St. Louis police
Officers shot a man Thursday after they say he opened fire on police.
Edwardsville Police Make 5 DUI Arrests Over Labor Day Enforcement Period
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Police on Thursday announced its Labor Day impaired driving and occupant protection campaign results. Lt. Brandn Whittaker said the Edwardsville Police made 5 DUI arrests during the recent Labor Day impaired driving and occupant protection campaigns. In addition, 22 seat belt citations were written – 5 of which occurred during nighttime hours. Whittaker said other citations and arrests included 12 citations for unlawful use of an electronic transmission device, 12 speeding citations, 2 arrests for driving suspended/revoked, 20 other citations, 1 arrest for unlawful use of a weapon, and 4 consumption of alcohol by a minor violations. “Through the Labor Day enforcement effort, we helped to make our roads safer and remind motorists that impaired driving is not a game,” Lt. Whittaker said. "Edwardsville Police joined forces with other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners throughout the state for the Illinois Labor Day 'Drive
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Health Science Building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE — Governor JB Pritzker today joined local and state officials along with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) leadership to announce the beginning of construction on a new health science building on campus. Situated at the intersection of South University Drive and University Park Drive, the $105 million building will provide groundbreaking educational opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility. The building construction, which is set to be completed by summer 2025, will seamlessly connect two existing facilities at 200 and 220 University Park Drive into one structure, weaving together the School of Nursing and the School of Pharmacy. Funding is made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital program, the largest capital plan in the State’s history. “As we make college tuition more affordable for students, we are also investing in university facilities — ensuring these engines of success for local economies are running
Bill Gates' foundation makes big bet on Bud Light maker Anheuser-Busch InBev
Amazon deforestation continues to plummet
“This shows how an election can change the fate of the Amazon.”
Bond Architects Principal-in-Charge Receives Award for Decades of Industry Advocacy
Susan Pruchnicki, FAIA LEED AP+ IDIC, will receive a Distinguished Service Award from AIA Missouri on September 22, 2023. This award recognizes members of AIA Missouri for public service and leadership, either in community affairs, state affairs, or political action. Recipients have also made powerful contributions to their industry in their own professional achievements, reflecting […]
Yet Another Study Debunks The ‘YouTube’s Algorithm Drives People To Extremism’ Argument
A few weeks ago, we had director Alex Winter on the podcast to talk about his latest documentary, The YouTube Effect. In that film he spoke with a young man who talked about getting “radicalized” on YouTube and going down the “alt-right rabbit hole.” One thing that Alex talked about in the podcast, but was […]
Announcing the St. Louis Business Journal's 2023 Family Business Awards winners
This year's winners represent a wide variety of industries – from insurance to food and construction to advertising. Some are just transitioning from the first generation to the second, while others are four generations in and have found their groove.
Queen’s Brian May on the Freddie Mercury auction: “I can’t look”
Personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury are currently up for auction at Sotheby’s, and the rocker’s bandmate Brian May doesn’t sound too happy about it. May revealed his feelings about the auction in…
Daily Deal: 4-in-1 30W Charging Station
Experience the ultimate convenience of wireless charging with Charging Hub Lot. This sleek and compact charging station is designed to power up multiple devices simultaneously, making it the perfect solution for your busy lifestyle. With a total charging output of 30W, including 2 USB ports and 1 USB-C port, you can easily charge your Qi-compatible […]
Miley Cyrus reflects on relationship with Taylor Hawkins: “We became really close”
Miley Cyrus has opened up on the time she spent with late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins prior to his death in 2022. In the latest installment of her "Used…
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