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
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"
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…
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
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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
From St. Louis Business Journal: Armory STL, the new $60 million indoor entertainment destination in Midtown, officially opens its doors this week, following years of development work to transform the former military and sports complex. The 250,000-square-foot indoor space at 3660 Market St., just off Interstate 64 near the City Foundry food hall development and Ikea, will […]
Today on TAP: University of California managers divide (and—not clear yet if they’ll—conquer), while General Motors and Microsoft indulge a modicum of worker power.
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: The Edwardsville Woodworkers Club is doing its part to preserve local history. The club, led by founder Bill Cerny, was able to harvest the wood from an ancient sycamore tree on the 54-acre site of the former Foucek family nursery on Troy Road in Glen Carbon, which will soon be the […]
The company said the promotion will be active between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at participating Illinois, Iowa and Missouri locations, approximately 300 stations in total.
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