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St. Louis home values appreciated over $25,000 in 2021

2 years 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Home values grew more than many's annual incomes in 2021. A study from Zillow found that homeowners earned more than the median worker in 25 of 38 major metropolitan areas across the country. Home appreciation was higher than $100,000 in 11 of them. San Jose has the highest median income at $93,000 and it [...]
Monica Ryan

Road Work I-70 from the Madison County Line East to Sugar Loaf Road

2 years 6 months ago
POCAHONTAS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that I-70 from the Madison County Line East to Sugar Loaf Road near Pocahontas in Bond County will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Wednesday, March 30, 2022, weather permitting. Work can be anticipated at any time Monday thru Saturday and is necessary to complete pavement repairs. Work is expected to be completed by late June 2022. Motorists should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to construction signage and watch for changing conditions, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The contractor on this project is The Kilian Corporation of Mascoutah, Illinois. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information

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St. Louis design firm moves to 4 1/2-day work week

2 years 6 months ago
“The key thing here is not so much about thinking about it as a four-day work week, or a five-day work week or four and a half. It’s really about people’s flexibility to get the work in during the full week that they’ve got. We all have different lives. We all have different things going on. We have different needs, family issues and whatnot,” said HERA Vice President Carlos Perez-Rubio.
James Drew

Chris Slusser Announces Reelection Campaign For County Treasurer

2 years 6 months ago
WOOD RIVER – Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser (R-Wood River) announced his campaign for reelection today, with plans to build on his track record of success in the Treasurer’s Office. The Republican Primary election will be held on June 28, 2022. “In the last five years, I led reform efforts that paid off in record gains for taxpayers,” said Treasurer Chris Slusser. “We prioritize customer service and transparency while never compromising the integrity of the office with political gamesmanship. Each year, our office has come in under budget and returned money to the general fund.” As Treasurer, Slusser’s adjustments to the county’s investment portfolio resulted in Madison County being the top performer in the state, generating more than $10 million in additional interest than his predecessor, which in turn has helped the county government lower its property tax burden. When the Governor’s Covid-19 mitigations shut down

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Enduring "Endo"

2 years 6 months ago
EVERGREEN PARK - March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), endometriosis is when the tissue that forms the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus, causing bleeding, inflammation, and scarring. While the most common symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain, this is also a common side effect women experience during their menstrual cycle. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 80% of women experience pelvic pain during their period. This may make it difficult to differentiate what is causing your pain – especially because the pain caused by endometriosis typically occurs during the same time. Dr. Vanessa Foster, an OSF HealthCare OB/GYN, recommends talking to your OB/GYN if you experience heightened pain during your menstrual cycle, as your provider can help determine its root cause. “Sometimes it is difficult to tell because everybody’s

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Public Health Officials Announce 7,467 New Cases Of Coronavirus Disease Over The Past Week

2 years 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,053,185 cases, including 33,198 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. Since March 11, 2022, laboratories have reported 596,385 specimens for a total of 56,328,379. As of last night, 528 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 88 patients were in the ICU and 35 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of the total tests from March 11-17, 2022 is 1.3%. The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from March 11-17, 2022 is 1.2%. A total of 21,273,924 vaccines have been administered in Illinois as of last midnight. The seven-day

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Big Tech Pay-Outs To European ISPs Would Just Concentrate Their Power

2 years 6 months ago
As the debate about how to rein in Big Tech and its anti-competitive practices continues, news publishers and telecommunications providers are increasingly calling for large pay-outs from major platforms. However, these proposals risk restricting users into ever-smaller walled gardens and cementing the dominance of a few big players. On Valentine’s day, an open letter from the CEOs […]
konstantinos.komaitis

Friday Cat Blogging – 18 March 2022

2 years 6 months ago
Here is Hilbert as the setting sun shines through our front window, lighting up his eyes magnificently. Is he aware that Charlie is photobombing him? His alert expression suggests "maybe."
Kevin Drum

Meet the Super Pants Startup Targeting $20MM

2 years 6 months ago
Exit Stealth Mode. Activate Beast Mode!

AGOGIE expects to turn $3M investment into $20MM by the end of the year. Meet the pants that maketh the man, Aaron Mottern.
Jonathan Allen