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For the first time in more than 20 years, Missouri's governor is traveling to Japan on a trade mission with the goal of boosting business connections.

Last week (Oct. 4) at The Sheldon Concert Hall Construction Forum presented a panel discussion exploring what it will take to create equitable development to revitalize the North Side. Panelists were Pastor Andre Alexander, president, Tabernacle Community Development Corporation; Matt Drinen, principal, Emerald Capital; Brian Phillips, executive director and assistant vice chancellor, Washington University Medical […]

WOOD RIVER - A dedication ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2023, to commemorate the life of Tyler Timmins and the renaming of a Wood River road to “Tyler Timmins Drive.” Timmins, a Pontoon Beach police officer who was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 26, 2021, grew up in Wood River. The dedication ceremony will mark the second anniversary of his passing. The event will officially rename Old Alton Edwardsville Road and will be held at the intersection of Rock Hill Road and the new Tyler Timmins Drive. “He’ll get the recognition — a little bit of the recognition — that he deserves,” Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup said. The Wood River City Council voted unanimously to rename the road during their meeting on Aug. 21, 2023. Stalcup explained that Wood River has been developing the east side of town, and many businesses are interested in moving in that direction. Tyler Timmins Drive will be a prominent street for residents and visitors

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Schweitzer, in her post, said that the city's homeless services providers should be "recognized and supported."

There’s no reason to make fascist small talk a reality, but sometimes folks just do what they do. Six weeks ago, a small town police department raided a small town newspaper in a vicious demonstration of boots-on-a-human-face-forever thuggery. The supposed crime? Digging up public records showing a local business owner in search of a liquor […]

The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecast continues to suggest that the economy was red hot in Q3: Their forecast of 5.1% growth is largely based on increases in consumer spending (2.5%) and net exports (1%). Those subcomponents are indeed looking good so far: The trade deficit is on track to be $20+ billion better than in ...continue reading "Third quarter GDP remains a very big mystery"

WOOD RIVER - As the cooler weather settles in, the City of Wood River invites the Riverbend region to enjoy fall-themed fun at several events in the coming weeks. “We’ve got lots of things happening downtown and we’ve got new businesses opening a lot, so this just gives us an opportunity to show off what we’re doing,” Kristen Burns said. Burns is a community leader and member of Wood River Economic Development, an organization that promotes growth in Wood River. The organization’s second annual Chili Cookoff will start the spooky season. This free event is scheduled for 2–6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Families can listen to bands, check out local businesses and judge the city’s best chili. The band Money Shot will play throughout the afternoon. The Chili Cookoff event will be centered in the downtown district along E. Ferguson Avenue. Team can compete for $40 to see who has the best chili. Check out the Wood River Economic

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This week Forum drone videographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC, captured updated images of work on the West Port Apartments project at West Port Plaza in Maryland Heights. The owner of West Port Plaza is building 254 apartments at the office and entertainment district. Lodging Hospitality Management — which owns St. Louis Union […]

The proposed Navigator CO2 Ventures pipeline would reach less than 60 miles from St. Louis, near Hillsboro, Illinois.

Leaders across Illinois have spoken out and released statements after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday.

About 300,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Despite its commonality, the process of fighting the disease is difficult for patients and their loved ones. Musicians and life partners Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink can attest to this. Both of them experienced receiving breast cancer diagnoses and becoming each other's primary caregiver. Marxer, Fink and Dr. Jovita Oruwari of SSM Health Medical Group discuss the musical “All Wigged Out” in advance of its St. Louis showing.

Everyone knows that parking in the city can get tricky, especially if you don't have a game plan.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said the extra money in people's pockets will help build stronger neighborhoods and get at the root cause of crime.