1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky in the legendary 1972 World
St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in
Botswana-born artist Meleko Mokgosi creates large-scale, figurative, and often text-based paintings, drawing from the tropes of history painting and cinema to probe systems of knowledge production, the politics of representation,
In the dramatic years between the two world wars, German art ranged from an activist realism to a utopian idealism. This exhibition presents a selection of work that questions the
From Construction Dive: For much of its recent history in mitigating climate change, Denver has concentrated on buildings’ operational energy — the energy needed to run basics like heating, air conditioning, lighting and hot water. That will shift in May, when Denver’s newly adopted green code takes effect, said Christy Collins, green communities specialist with the […]
On January 20, the Post-Dispatch laid off one employee and eliminated two other open positions — but it took another week after that for managers to enact a second set of cuts. Last Friday, January 27, the daily slashed four positions from the paper's prep sports outfit, STLhighschoolsports.com. Along with a staffer who voluntarily left in December and won't be replaced, that means the prep sports team is now down from eight employees to three.
SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Christopher Belt will serve as chair of the Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee in the 103 rd General Assembly. “In my new role I want to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used wisely during budget negotiations,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “As the southernmost Democrat, it’s important that downstate Illinois is not forgotten. I look forward to being a voice for downstate Illinois and increasing government transparency through the budgeting process.” Prior to serving in the Illinois Senate, Belt had an 18-year career as a law enforcement officer. He spent 16 years with the St. Clair County Probation and Detention Center and two years as the regional deputy administrator of aftercare for the central and southern regions of Illinois. Belt previously served as a member of the Senate Transportation Committee and will continue serving on that committee in a new role as vice chair. “We have seen remarkabl
WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on the Senate to pass a policing reform bill following the killing of Tyre Nichols by five former Memphis police officers. “Many Americans are struggling with feelings of grief and disbelief after watching the videotapes of Tyre Nichols being beaten to death by a group of Memphis police officers. Mr. Nichols was a 29-year-old father of a young son. He worked the second shift at FedEx with his stepfather. He loved skateboarding and photography – and he loved his mother so much he had her name tattooed on his arm. He had no criminal record. One friend told a reporter that Mr. Nichols was even thinking of becoming a police officer, to try to make the system better from the inside. The videotapes of the deadly assault on Mr. Nichols by Memphis police officers on January 7th are horrific and sickening,” said Durbin.
From newswires: Mayor Robert Eastern, and the development teams comprised of Efficacy Consulting & Development (ECD), Tier-1 Development Group and local non-profit Community Life-Line, conjointly announce the $44 million re-development funding, that signals the beginning of the highly anticipated revitalization efforts for the New Broadview within the Historic District of Downtown East St. Louis. This initiative […]
CHICAGO - In recognition of Identity Theft Awareness Week Attorney General Kwame Raoul today urged consumers to learn more about identity theft scams and consider easy changes they can make to protect their personal information. “Identity theft can happen to anyone. Whether you are a college student, a veteran or an older resident – do not assume that your identity and personal information are safe from scammers,” Raoul said. “Identity theft can impact all parts of your life. It is a stressful situation that no one wants to be in and can take time to resolve. My office provides advice and resources to help people avoid identity theft and assist those who think their information may have been compromised.” Attorney General Raoul issued recommendations to help Illinois residents safeguard their personal information: Don’t overshare on social media. A simple post about a first pet, first car, or favorite high school teacher can give scammers
EDWARDSVILLE - Every year, the preeminent lawyer rating service Super Lawyers® recognizes the top 100 lawyers in each state. Walton Telken is pleased to announce that founding partner Troy Walton was named a Super Lawyers® Top 100 attorney in Illinois— and is one of only two lawyers outside of Chicago to be honored. Over the course of his 23-year-long legal career thus far, Mr. Walton has focused exclusively on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, including trucking and motor vehicle accidents, product liability claims, class actions, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and neglect cases, and complex civil litigation. “I’m honored to have been named a 2023 Super Lawyers® Top 100 attorney and to be in such great company,” said Mr. Walton. “For me and my colleagues , it’s always been about the people we serve. Fighting for justice on their behalf–that’s why I went to law school, and I’m honored an
From St. Louis INNO: A St. Louis-based startup company is moving into new office space converted from a vacant factory, a move the Arch Grants recipient said will allow it to continue to grow and add employees over the next year. TCARE, which provides technology to reduce burnout in family caregivers, will start construction immediately to […]
From KSDK: The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is preparing to spend the last of the city’s federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on safer streets. The Housing, Urban Development, and Zoning Committee is scheduled to hear proposals on Board Bill 120 Thursday morning. The current version of the proposal would spend a […]
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright to the Committee on Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases. Wright’s term expires December 31, 2025. The Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases studies and recommends new pattern jury instructions for criminal cases or modifications to existing instructions. The Committee is responsible for “drafting clear and concise instructions for use by judges and practitioners, ensuring that each instruction complies with all due process requirements, accurately states current statutory and case law...” and “provide jurors with easy to understand definitions and issues instructions to help guide their deliberations in reaching an accurate verdict.” https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/circuit-court/illinois-pattern-jury-instructions-criminal/ (Illinois Court’s Website; Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal;
From West Magazine: Third time’s the charm for Maryville University and its development partners, KEAT Properties and Keeley Construction, at least as far as the city of Town & Country’s Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is concerned. On Jan. 18, Greg Yawitz, CEO of KEAT Properties, and Dr. Mark Lombardi, president of Maryville University, presented their […]
GREELEY, CO. - The following local students were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the fall 2022 semester. The students, degrees, areas of study, honors, and hometowns are: Wood River, IL Erica Frost, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education For more information about the class of fall 2022, visit https://www.unco.edu/news/articles/graduation-stories-fall-22.aspx .
Here’s a look at NAMI's (the National Alliance on Mental Health) Crisis Intervention Training Program. It's a course designed to equip law enforcement and first responders with tools to serve people with mental illness. You can donate to support NAMI's resources like the CIT Program and find help if you are struggling with mental health [...]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The HFW Cos., a St. Louis-based professional services firm targeting the architecture, engineering and construction sector for investments, has added an Iowa-based architecture business to its growing portfolio. HFW said this week it has formed a “strategic growth partnership” with Invision, a planning, architecture and interior design firm. Terms of the […]
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