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ALTON - The Alton Committee of the Whole passed several resolutions at the meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, including Main Street improvements, property demolitions, and more. The committee passed a resolution authorizing the following sections of Main Street to be improved under the Illinois Highway Code: from Hillcrest Avenue to College Avenue, from Logan Street to 9th Street, and from Illinois Route 140/111 to the south of Alton Commerce Parkway. Several property demolitions were also approved at Monday night’s meeting, including 919 Pearl St., 1417 Thorpe St., 2128 Seminary St., 1209-1211 East 6th St., 303 Harriett St., 242 Madison Ave., and 2104 Hickory St. Committee members also unanimously approved two requests to sell and/or serve alcohol at two events: the Alton Little Theater, Inc.’s Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert Fundraiser and the Alton Athletic Association’s Music Trivia Fundraiser. The council also briefly discussed the city’s use of American

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From Construction Dive:  Ensuring your company’s safety program is set up to protect you when facing a potential OSHA fine is a challenging needle to thread. That was the message from a group of panelists highlighting “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” of contractors’ safety programs during the Associated General Contractors of America’s health and […]

From RiverBender: Metro-East Lutheran High School has received a $30,000 grant to support its growing robotics program. The funds were awarded by an Oregon-based foundation that supports Christian educational opportunities and will allow MELHS to continue to grow its STEM programming. The robotics team plans to use the grant money to purchase equipment such as updated […]

One fast-food titan is offering a free chicken sandwich to customers around the St. Louis area this week.

Van Morrison is giving fans another taste of his upcoming album, Moving On Skiffle. The Irish singer has just dropped the new tune “Worried Man Blues.” The track is a cover of an…

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From St. Louis Business Journal: A private equity firm paid millions of dollars for part of the Bayer campus in Creve Coeur, newly available records show. An entity tied to Edwardsville-based Fireside Financial, 10300 Olive LLC, paid Bayer $5.5 million for the site, at 10300 Olive Blvd., St. Louis County records say. The deal, announced in […]

From Brookings: The U.S. currently faces a once-in-a-generation window to invest in infrastructure and expand economic opportunity. With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, the federal government directed unprecedented levels of funding to improve the country’s transportation, water, energy, and broadband systems, in addition to addressing a variety of climate needs. Now, […]

From St. Louis Post- Dispatch:  After years of Republican resistance, Missouri is set to finally launch a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. According to a contract inked earlier this month, the state will pay a medical technology company $1.4 million to operate the program, which is designed to curb opioid addiction. Kentucky-based Bamboo Health, which […]

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says he is planning to introduce legislation that would ban TikTok nationwide in the United States.

From Leader Publications: The Rock Community Fire Protection District has reopened House 3 after temporarily closing it to remove mold and complete other repair projects. Chief Kevin Wingbermuehle said crews again started working out of House 3 at 3540 Lonedell Road west of Arnold on Jan. 13. It had closed on Nov. 7. “I am very […]

CARLINVILLE, IL - Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2023 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the College. Wali-Uddin was announced as the award recipient during Blackburn’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation this month. Wali-Uddin was surprised but honored to be recognized for her leadership on campus. “I am grateful for this award,“ she said. “I do what I do on this campus because I want everyone to feel welcome at Blackburn and a valuable member of this community. While I don’t do this for recognition, I’m so happy to know that I’m making a difference.” On campus, Wali-Uddin serves as president of the Student Senate, advocating and elevating the voices of students

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ALTON - Jacoby Arts Center brings you a visual experience of the history, architecture, and design of the Jacoby building. Please join us for our first exhibit of 2023, “Love Letter to Jacoby: Mementos of a Landmark. This exhibit is showing from Feb 1, 2023, to Mar 18, 2023, and spans not only 1 but 2 First Friday Events. This Exhibit is a collaboration of two local artists, Jenna Muscarella and Michael Snider, who have dedicated a large amount of their adult lives to preserving the past and “improving quality of life through creating meaningful, memorable works of art that engage the viewer, facilitate thought, and inspire ” says Michael Snider. Jenna Muscarella believes, “This exhibit not only belongs to Jacoby but anyone involved and inspired by the building over the years.” Showing : February 1, 2023 - March 18, 2023 Opening Reception : Feb. 3, During First Fridays, 6-8 p.m. “Last Look” Reception : March 3, During First Fridays, 6-8

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From Utility Dive: n 2022, every segment of the solar industry but residential saw year-over-year declines in installed capacity growth as the industry struggled with the effects of various state policy decisions and ongoing global supply chain disruptions. Experts say the industry will continue to be dogged by trade barrier and supply-chain headwinds in 2023, but are optimistic […]

Named for filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, the bar plays movies from owner Mark Lovelace’s collection, hosts video game tourneys and Harry Potter-themed proms, and serves up cinema-inspired cocktails.

Breathe is a collection of large-scale abstract paintings created through the unconscious combination of bold colors and free movement. Artist Lauren Younge uses acrylics to design irregular patterns that could motivate

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The Affton-based Schwarz Studio Taxidermists has been mounting hunters' trophies for 140 years.

Midwest Bank Center Present at Meeting:  Fatimah Muhammad, Bobby Bonner, Gloria Boyer, Colin Nelson, Mark Pappas, Chad Warner, Brittany Hubbard, Denean Vaughn, Angelica Were, Regina Dennis, Evie Williamson-Moore, Larry Cohn, Veronica Ross-Michan, Charles Bryson, Alderman Brandon Bosley, James Sykes, Ronda Smith- Braoch, Michael Woods, S. Gail Guelker Meeting was called to order by Fatimah Muhammad […]