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8 arrested in drug busts in Southern Illinois

2 years 8 months ago
Seven men and one woman were arrested on drug charges earlier this week in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and the surrounding Jefferson County area after local and federal law enforcement served search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into narcotics dealing.
Kevin S. Held

State Representative Amy Elik Endorsed By Labor And Job Creators

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) racked up dozens of endorsements this election cycle, but says no endorsement is “more important than that of the voters.” “From farmers to teachers to first responders to job creators and more, I’m proud of every endorsement I’ve received this year,” said Elik. “But no endorsement means more than that of the voters. Every vote cast can be a vote to stop corruption, bring forth a fiscally responsible state government, and create a better life for working families. I encourage everyone to use their vote to save Illinois.” Elik previously announced support of business groups, including the Illinois Manufacturing Association, Illinois Chamber, Associated Builders & Contractors, Technology & Manufacturing Association, Illinois Farm Bureau, and NFIB-IL PAC. Standing up for constitutional freedoms, groups including the National Rifle Association, Illinois State Rifle Association, ABATE of Illinois, and

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St. Louis in sorrow after school shooting

2 years 8 months ago
As the region mourns the deaths of 15-year-old student Alexzandria Bell and health teacher Jean Kuczka, killed during Monday’s shootings at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School at 3125 S. Kingshighway, Mayor Tishaura Jones said “the past two days…
Ashley Winters and Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American

Questions About Incentives Delay North St. Louis Waterpark, Marina Proposal

2 years 8 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  St. Louis aldermen on Tuesday raised concerns that a developer is seeking incentives for a proposed marina and waterpark in the city’s north side before determining the viability of the roughly $350 million project. The transportation and commerce committee on Tuesday decided to postpone a decision over whether to recommend 15 […]
Dede Hance

Federal Reserve’s October 2022 Beige Book Released

2 years 8 months ago
The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions across the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. It characterizes regional economic conditions and prospects based on a variety of mostly qualitative information, gathered directly from District sources. The St. Louis region is part of the Eighth District. Economic conditions have declined slightly since […]
Dede Hance

St. Louis-based aerospace manufacturer acquires Connecticut firm

2 years 8 months ago

This article originally ran in the St. Louis Business Journal on October 24, 2022.  Essex Industries, a St. Louis-based aerospace and defense manufacturer, is expanding through an acquisition that will add to its footprint on the East Coast. Essex said Monday it is purchasing Seymour, Connecticut-based manufacturer Precision Aerospace Inc. (PAI) Financial terms of the deal, scheduled to close Monday, were […]

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Matt Fernandes