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CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today recognized March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in Illinois. To raise awareness around gambling disorders and honor those in recovery, participating buildings in downtown Chicago will be lit teal and a statewide art contest will shine a spotlight on the power of recovery. Throughout the month, IDHS will also partner with providers across the state to raise awareness around treatment options for those in need. "This month is a key opportunity for IDHS and our providers to raise awareness for the recovery support services available for gambling disorder. We would like to thank BOMA Chicago for helping us in our efforts to raise awareness by lighting the city skyline teal from March 20th-26th,” said IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou. “Individuals who struggle with gambling disorder often hide their behavior from family members and we want all Illinois residents to know there is

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has announced the District Young Authors winners for the 2022-23 school year. Each spring the Madison County Regional Office of Education recognizes Young Authors winners in grades K-8 from Madison County schools at a county-wide event. Students have the opportunity to share their books with each other, participate in reading/writing centric activities and be entertained by a local author, storyteller or performer. The 32nd annual Madison County Young Authors Conference will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Edwardsville High School. Maryville 1-2 Education Center Principal Dr. Liz Niepert is GCSD9's coordinator. Congratulations to our District winners! Prather Christian Blake Seren Miller Ayree Martinez Harper Ward Maryville 1st Grade Rhett Hunter Sherine Bandela 2nd Grade Lucas Fisher Mariana Monterrosas Amelia Marty Wilson 2nd Grade Ava Belsky Lucille Colby Oliver Flynn Ca Deame Willis

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A group of Democrats, including St. Louis’ own Cori Bush, have established a congressional caucus to eliminate homelessness in the U.S.  The caucus will advocate for funding federal programs vital for serving unhoused people and act as a dedicated forum for members of congress to combat homelessness in the U.S. 

City elections officials spent the day hurrying to find and count provisional ballots, and an alderman coming off a big win raised questions about what they'll do next.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) led the introduction of the Federal Firearm Licensee Act. This legislation, first introduced in 2021 would update sections in the U.S. Code directed at federal firearms licensees (FFLs) that have not been updated in 30 years. The current rules insulate rogue firearms dealers who engage in unlawful practices from enforcement action and frustrate law enforcement efforts to curb gun trafficking and violence in our communities. Congresswoman Kelly is joined by Reps. David Cicilline (D-RI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Joe Morelle (D-NY), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) as co-leads of the legislation. The legislation has been endorsed by Everytown, Brady, Giffords, Moms Demand Action, and March for our Lives. The federal government’s current approach to governing licensed firearm dealers is inadequate to meet the business, technological and cultural realities of the 21st century. The bill modernizes regulations

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Dontez McCray, 27, was held on $1 million bail Wednesday night on the charge of first-degree murder.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees.   On Oct. 7, the

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The kids were unharmed and went to a neighbor's home for help after triple shooting about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.

A large arrow shaped marker along the Great River Road near Alton was broken last night.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A developer hopes to create a new “arts district” by the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, centered around the developer’s planned luxury condominium complex near the theater. Condo developer Mark Mehlman plans a five-story, 42-unit luxury condominium complex on 1.5 acres at 120-150 E. Monroe, across the street from the 38,000-square-foot Kirkwood […]

From Construction Dive:  Strong job openings, wage growth and robust investment into equipment, IT and overall plant construction indicate the U.S. economy should avoid a recession this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America, during an AGC webinar on the construction outlook. Manufacturing and infrastructure projects, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and […]

From NEXTSTL:  AHM Group is proposing what would be their third new construction development along Morgan Ford in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. The four-story apartment building would be at the corner of Morgan Ford and Juniata. The architect is JEMA who were the architects for AHM’s other two developments nearby, MoFo and Yio. AHM already has ownership of the existing buildings at […]

Prospect co-founder Paul Starr and staff writer Lee Harris discuss the question.

Breathe is a collection of large-scale abstract paintings created through the unconscious combination of bold colors and free movement. Artist Lauren Younge uses acrylics to design irregular patterns that could motivate

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From HOK:  CITYPARK, the home of St. Louis CITY SC, opened its doors for its first Major League Soccer (MLS) game on March 4. Media outlets, including Fast Company, Sportico and Sports Business Journal, gave rave reviews of the city’s new soccer stadium. Designed by HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects, the 22,500-seat stadium, anchors a mixed-use […]

From Construction Dive:  It’s no secret that construction has a problem recruiting and retaining women. A new survey from the nonprofit National Center for Construction Education & Research highlights the unique benefits women bring to construction, obstacles they encounter getting into and staying in the industry and advice on what contractors can do about it. The need for […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A bank is seeking a receiver for another hotel in downtown St. Louis, a move that could show a lack of confidence in the market, according to an analyst. Saint Louis Bank on Thursday asked the St. Louis Circuit Court to appoint a receiver for the 88-room boutique Hotel Indigo, 501 […]

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks' joint stadium tour gets underway Friday in Inglewood, California. And Billy says you just might hear him singing "Landslide" at the shows, while she sings "Just the Way…

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