For years, we’ve noted how one of the greasier lobbying tactics in telecom is the co-opting of civil rights groups to provide the illusion of broad support for what’s often awful policy. Such groups are given cash for a shiny new event center in exchange for parroting any policy position that comes across their desks, […]
ST. LOUIS - Congresswoman Cori Bush will be the featured speaker at the Opening Ceremony and Sustainability Awards at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 23, at 1 pm. Organized by the local nonprofit earthday365, the Sustainability Awards will highlight achievements in sustainability over five different categories. 2022 EARTH DAY SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS - Outstanding Nominees Hellbender Lifetime Achievement in Sustainability Wayne Garver, Gateway Electric Vehicle Association President and environmental educator Jean Ponzi, EarthWays Center, MOBOT’s Green Business Challenge, BiodiverCity STL, Earthworms radio show/podcast/column, original Earth Day Festival organizer Emily Andrews, Executive Director of US - Green Building Council, Green Schools Quest, champion of landmark energy efficiency standards such as the 2021 Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and the new Building Energy Exchange - St. Louis. John Risberg, former Maritz executive
JERSEYVILLE - City Center Park in Downtown Jerseyville will host the 1st of 4 planned events for the community on May 6, 2022. This concept, developed by Explore Jerseyville Tourism, brings together a public-private partnership. Each event happening over the remainder of 2022 will bring together different Jerseyville businesses to cover aspects of the evening, showcasing what they provide. City Center Park will come alive with representation from 3 local businesses, making this the perfect way to bring small business week to a close. The May “Rock the Block” will feature food and beverages from Redbird Deli, Brossio Tavern, and Bare Bones BBQ, a local member of the St. Louis BBQ Society. A variety of foods will be available for the Series goers along with beverages for a fee. Our entertainment, Exit 52 will take the stage with their unique sound and wonderful beat bringing all in attendance to their feet. Classic sounds from the past are given life once again with EXIT
If the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album has you itching to shred yourself, Fender is here to help. The famed guitar company has announced the addition of Chili Peppers…
The Center of Creative Arts (COCA) artistic director Jennifer Wintzer describes the organization's newest musical with excitement – it’s the final product of composer Colin Healy and the students in the COCAWrites program hard work over the last few months. What has culminated is Big Machine (FKA The Butterfly Room), the tale of a young girl with dreams of breaking out of a factory town, and it will hit the stage for the first time ever on April 14. Wintzer has been a leader in the COCAWrites program since it began two years ago.
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been nationally-recognized as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® School. The University’s “Gold” designation emphasizes its commitment to successfully connect the military and civilian world through its Office of Military and Veteran Services. The Military Friendly® Schools survey is the longest-running most comprehensive review of college and university investments in serving military and veteran students. According to militaryfriendly.com, the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools list is “more exclusive than ever, and covers institutions offering certificate programs to doctoral degrees.” The number of schools participating in this year’s survey increased 50%, from 1,200 to 1,800 nationwide. “Recognition from these premier national rankings is a testament to the outstanding work being accomplished in the Office of Military and Veteran Services,” said director Kevin
The legislation, House Bill 1922, is sponsored by Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, a Democrat from St. Louis. For months, she has been making unannounced, hourslong visits to DOC’s 21 facilities across the state to check on conditions and hear prisoners’ stories.
With the deadline for the Arch Grants Startup Competition fast approaching, EQ reached out to former recipients to get their advice on applying. As a one-time recipient and two-time applicant, myself, I heartily agree with the treasured sentiments below: if you’re on the fence, this is one deadline to cram last minute and get your […]
NEW YORK (PIX11) --- Police arrested the suspected Brooklyn subway shooter Wednesday, the day after he allegedly opened fire on a train, shooting 10, officials said. Frank R. James, 62, had been identified as a person of interest on Tuesday and then upgraded to a suspect in the case. He was captured in Manhattan. James [...]
The severe weather threat is shifting as a result of the extensive additional rain and storms ahead of the cold front this morning. These have become much more widespread than they looked even a few hours ago.
SEE VIDEO: EDWARDSVILLE - Bagley Farms Meat Market recently held a ribbon-cutting of its new location at 1208 Highway 157 Edwardsville. The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cut. The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce said Bailey Farms Meat Market is a family-owned business that offers quality products at competitive prices and describes its staff as "some of the nicest people you will ever encounter." "We always have weekly specials," Andrew Bagley, a partner in the business, said. Bagley Farms Meat Market comes from fifth-generation farmers from Shipman, IL. “We produce corn, soybeans, and wheat, but our biggest commodity is Angus Cattle,” Andrew Bagley of Bagley Farms Meat Market said. “Our focus will be on providing the Metro-East with local products like beef, cheese, and produce when it’s available. “While it's impossible to source 100 percent local products 100 percent of the time, we’ll do ou
Nearly 96% of the bets were placed online, boosted by a change in Illinois law that allowed online sportsbooks to compete across the state for new customers.
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
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