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Fatal St. Louis stabbing kills one woman; injures another

2 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Two women are the victims of a stabbing at around 3:00 am Sunday in the 1300 block of Montclair. One of them has died from her injuries. The extent of the other victim's injuries is not known at this time. Homicide investigators are handling this active case. More information will be [...]
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Midwest Members Credit Union Ranks #35 in S&P Global Market Intelligence's Top 100

2 years 9 months ago
WOOD RIVER — Midwest Members Credit Union has been ranked No. 35 among the top-performing 100 credit unions in the country and 1 of only 7 recognized in the state of Illinois, according to the 2021 S&P Global Market Intelligence Ranking, which assesses the performance of community banks and nearly 5,000 credit unions across the nation. “It is an honor to receive this ranking from S&P Global Market Intelligence,” said Lou Bicanic, President and CEO of Midwest Members Credit Union. “As an organization, we take great pride in delivering the products our members need with service they expect and deserve. Having achieved yet another unprecedented year of growth further solidified Midwest Members Credit Union as a leader within the financial services industry across the country. We are extremely proud of achieving this level of success and are grateful to our employees who have shown remarkable resilience, and to our members who have stood by our side and supported

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A Place to Get Your Kicks: Route 66 Flea Market, Kickstand and Teri's Diner

2 years 9 months ago
Route 66 has always been known for its diners, cafes, and mom 'n pop businesses. But now, just like in Route 66's heyday, sometimes it's just a “mom” shepherding the business operation. In this day and age of women-owned and -operated businesses making news, there's one in Mitchell, Illinois (an unincorporated community near Granite City) that harkens back to the days of women establishing a little cafe or shop along the historic highway. But this business is no pocket-handkerchief-size tea room or six-stool diner – this woman operator has grown a large operation – now up to a whopping 21,000 square feet total. Gina Korte first opened up the Route 66 Flea Market in 2006 at 3117 W. Chain of Rocks Road – Old Route 66. But in 2019, she moved the operation next door to her present location at 3121 W. Chain of Rocks Road. Although it all began with just ten vendors, now Korte has over 150 vendors in the storage rental facility in Mitchell, Illinois. “Every

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Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in March

2 years 9 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +18,300 in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The February monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +19,600 to +25,100 jobs. The February unemployment rate was unchanged from the preliminary report, remaining at 4.8 percent. The March payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflects activity for the week including the 12th. In March, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month gains in employment were: Professional and Business (+9,700), Financial Activities (+3,800), and Leisure and Hospitality (+3,500). The industry sectors that reported monthly payroll declines were: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (-3,500), Other Services (-1,200), and Mining (-100). “We are

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L&C Veterans Club to Host Blood Drive Wednesday, April 20

2 years 9 months ago
GODFREY - The Lewis and Clark Community College Veterans Club will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, in The Commons on L&C’s Godfrey Campus. “We are proud to be working again with the American Red Cross on this great campus and community blood drive,” said L&C Director of Career and Veteran Services Terry Lane. “By taking part in this opportunity to help others, you just might save a life. Please make an effort to attend, and please share this information with your family and friends.” To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: LewisClark1 or call 800-RED CROSS. Walk-ins are always welcome, but scheduling an appointment helps the Red Cross make sure they have the right number of people and supplies on hand for the drive. Those who wish to donate can streamline their donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete

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