This article originally ran in the St. Louis Business Journal on August 4, 2022. Caitlin Murphy, a female maverick in the global logistics industry, founded Global Gateway Logistics in St. Louis in 2017, and has experienced substantial revenue growth in the five-year period of her company. Because of her ocean freight shipping and global supply chain expertise, Murphy has been […]
A maker of St. Louis-style frozen pizzas sold through some three dozen retailers has relocated to a larger production facility that can handle increasing demand while centralizing all of its operations.
This is a long-tailed Pea-blue butterfly captured in our front yard a few days ago. It is a member of the gossamer winged family, and according to Wikipedia it is common in Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia. Notably missing from this list is our entire hemisphere, let alone Southern California. So maybe ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
This article was originally ran by KSDK on August 3, 2022. Tyson Foods, Inc. and Illinois political leaders announced an expansion of Tyson’s Caseyville facility on Wednesday. The expansion to the Caseyville facility will bring in $180 million in investments and create 250 new jobs for those in the area. More than 293 workers are employed by Tyson Foods, Inc. […]
Project Veritas, the faux conservative group of pranksters pretending to be journalists likes to pretend that they’re “free speech” supporters. But they’re not. They appear to really only support their own free speech, and have a much more flexible view of free speech when it includes speech critical of themselves. Over the past few years, […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- After spending money on tickets and parking, fairgoers are looking for ways to save some money while enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer. Here are a few ways to save while still enjoying all the classic fair foods. Feeding Frenzy Each day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., certain [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 2022 Illinois State Fair begins next week, on Thursday, Aug. 11, and WMBD is compiling a list of all the ways you can enjoy your time in the fairgrounds without breaking the bank. Free activities every day Dairy Products Building: All things dairy from all over Illinois. See the 600 [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois State Fair has yet another way to save money on all your carnival favorites. On Tuesday, Aug.16, all carnival rides will be just $2 each. "We're always looking for ways to make the fair more affordable for families," said Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair Manager. As a bonus discount, [...]
If you even happen to meet Flea in real life, here's a piece of advice: don't ask to take a picture. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist shared his take…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The iconic Giant Slide will reopen its gates Thursday as the 2022 Illinois State Fair begins, but this year, it's a part of something new. Visitors are invited to “Slide Down Route 66” now that the highway's logo has been added to the Giant Slide. It's a part of the growing [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 2022 Illinois State Fair features many favorite vendors, foods, and activities, while adding some new ones that are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Check out this list for some of the biggest new additions to the summer event. Dino Don's Giant Dinosaurs Dino Don is bringing his two dozen animatronic dinosaurs [...]