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Dan McLaughlin out as Cardinals broadcaster after recent DWI

2 years 11 months ago
St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin and Bally Sports Midwest have announced he will be stepping away from broadcasting.  McLaughlin, 48, was charged in early December by the Creve Couer Police Department as a persistent offender with one count of driving while intoxicated, a Class E felony, and one misdemeanor count of failing to drive within a single lane. He was previously charged and pleaded guilty to two DWIs, one in 2010 and one in 2011.  In 2010, he was sentenced to two years…
Alli Hebel

Governor Pritzker Issues Proclamation of Passage for Workers' Rights Amendment

2 years 11 months ago
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today celebrated the passage of the Workers’ Rights Amendment to the Illinois Constitution. Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation announcing passage of the amendment and joined labor leaders and legislators in celebrating the achievement. “Illinois holds a rich union history; from the 1887 Haymarket Affair to the 1894 Pullman Strike, Illinois laborers have been at the forefront of fighting for fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe working conditions,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This is a major win for workers rights that will outlast any single politicians’ term and enshrine a key right for Illinoisans for generations to come.” Under Illinois law, the Governor must issue an official proclamation announcing the passage of a constitutional amendment after it is certified by the State Board of Elections. The Workers’ Rights Amendment, which passed with 54.5% of total ballots cast, enshrines the right to

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 11 months ago
I have good news and bad news for local readers. The good news is that the Queen Mary reopens today after a two-year shutdown. And the city of Long Beach is conducting free one-hour tours! The bad news is that the tours are already all filled up. Easy come, easy go. Anyway, it turns out ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

St. Louis aldermen weigh stripping their authority to recommend subsidies for projects

2 years 11 months ago
Legislation being considered by the city of St. Louis would strip aldermen of authority to recommend specific subsidy amounts for projects in their wards, a departure from long-standing practice that follows the corruption convictions earlier this year of three aldermen on tax abatement and other schemes. The board bill, from Alderman Shane Cohn, was heard Thursday at the Board of Aldermen's Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee. He indicated it could change some, including with input…
Jacob Kirn

Andrea Miracle Announces Candidacy For 3rd Ward Alderwoman

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Andrea Miracle has announced her candidacy for the City Council of Edwardsville in the 3rd Ward. “With the support of my family and friends I’m thrilled to be pursuing an opportunity to serve our city at a higher level. I hope to continue the work I’ve done as a member of Edwardsville’s Planning Commission, ensuring that we preserve our city’s green spaces while thoughtfully pursuing opportunities for further economic development. Alderman Janet Stack has been a strong and steadfast voice for 3rd Ward residents, leaving big shoes to fill with her departure from City Council. I will put people over politics and prioritize keeping city government on the side of taxpayers.” A 20-year resident and active member of the Edwardsville community, Miracle currently sits on the City of Edwardsville’s Planning Commission and serves as Co-Chairman of Education for the Edwardsville Community Foundation. While raising her three children in

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Why Being an Architect is a Different Story?

2 years 11 months ago
From Rethinking The Future:  “Jack of all trades and master of none!” – they call us, the architects. But it is more like, being the jack of all trades is what makes us master the art of architectural design. This is because architecture is an amalgamation of various ‘pure’ disciplines in such a way that one becomes proficient […]
Shruthi Beedu

Developer of $145M Central West End Tower Seeks Tax Incentives

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal: A $145 million, 30-story apartment tower proposed for one of the last open lots overlooking Forest Park in the Central West End could receive tax incentives under a plan being considered by a city board. St. Louis-based developer Koplar Properties is partnering with Chicago firm Albion Residential on Albion West End, which would […]
Shruthi Beedu

The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: December 15 to 21

2 years 11 months ago
Each week, we bring you our picks for the best concerts of the next seven days! To submit your show for consideration, click here. All events are subject to change, especially in the age of COVID-19, so do check with the venue for the most up-to-date information before you head out for the night.
Joseph Hess

$70M in Affordable Housing Awards Coming to City of St. Louis Projects

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis-MO:  On Friday, December 9, 2022 the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) approved awards [mhdc.com] worth over $70 million to six affordable housing developments in the City of St. Louis. Projects include: Preservation Square Phase IV in Carr Square, the Independence Center in the Central West End, AmberStones in Old North, Crossroads in […]
Shruthi Beedu

Opinion: Investing in Our Future: Reimagining and Reenergizing Lewis and Clark  

2 years 11 months ago
GODFREY - In 2020, Lewis and Clark Community College commenced an important period in our 50-year journey: to recommit, reimagine and refocus what it means to be a high-performing college, with an invariable focus on each student having a meaningful and powerful experience. As a campus, our re-evaluation of affordability, equity in access and flexibility is our lens, and collaboration and openness to new ideas and thinking about Lewis and Clark’s position in higher education remains our steadfast strategy. Our teamwork resulted in a renewed and balanced focus on access, enrollment growth, building a transparent campus culture, and strengthening community partnerships. With our collective energy and a strong commitment to students, we are taking new and calculated risks to encourage growth and continued financial stability during what I consider the most exciting moment in higher education history. Even with the challenges brought on by the pandemic, the economy, and the internal

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