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EAST ALTON – Eric Shumake, formerly Assistant Project Manager at Helmkamp Construction Co., has been promoted to Project Manager. The general contractor proudly announced this week that Shumake will be taking a higher project management position among its team of Industrial project managers. Shumake is a former Manager for the U.S. Army who joined Helmkamp Construction in 2019 as an intern while completing his degree in Construction Management at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He was quickly exposed to many types of construction projects across Helmkamp’s diverse client portfolio. However, Shumake found he most enjoyed and thrived in industrial construction environments. Shumake, alongside Helmkamp’s Director of Operations, most recently managed a 10-month-long, out-of-state, complex civil construction project at a power plant, further proving his ability and commitment to deliver highly successful results for industrial clients. These clients

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BUZZ MAGAZINE - The second annual Illinois Local Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, November 26 at the Expo Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 9 am to 3 pm. Entry to the Holiday Market is just $1.00 for those 18 years and over. In addition to local Illinois vendors, the event will have FREE make-and-take crafts with Springfield Art Association, FREE community yoga with FLOW Midwest Yoga & Meditation, and performances from Springfield Youth Performance Group and LotusFire BellyDance. “We are excited for this year’s market on Small Business Saturday. It provides a one-stop-shop for those wanting to support local independent businesses during the holidays,” said Gemma Long, Illinois Local co-founder. The Painted Tin Bin participated in last year’s market. Owner, Erin Saxton-Snodgrass, said, “Being a vendor at Illinois Local events, as well as being a member of Illinois Local, has allowed my business to not only sell products to

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Drop Everything is a collection of artwork that explores the history of the bathhouse within the queer community and its role as a cruising ground for gay men.   Utilizing

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New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and installations transform familiar objects into

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Due to the winter weather, a major wreck involving two overturned tractor-trailers has stalled traffic in Collinsville.

Due to the winter weather, a major wreck happened on an icy bridge.

Jennifer and Alex De Carrillo and family serve up Mexican street food favorites in the space formerly occupied by Cecil Whittaker’s Pizza, at the corner of Gravois and Weber roads.

Officials expect to convert medical licenses “before the 60-day deadline,” meaning legal sales could start earlier than February.

Affinia Healthcare is hosting an anti-violence block party later this morning.

Jefferson College faculty and students will provide free oil changes to people who have served our country.

This morning, there was a double-digit drop in temperature. Dress warm if you plan on facing these frigid temperatures this morning.

The St. Louis Press Club hosted its 28th Annual Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner last Thursday (Nov. 3), at the Edward Jones St. Louis Headquarters honoring 10 journalistic professionals.