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White House Ballroom Spotlights Historic Construction Risks

4 months 1 week ago

From Construction Dive: The images of the East Wing demolition at the White House stood in stark contrast to the modest alterations originally floated by the White House in July. When first announced to the public, President Donald Trump said the ballroom project “won’t interfere with the current building” and would sit “near it but […]

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Tom Finan

KAI Build Names Project Manager

4 months 1 week ago

St. Louis’ KAI Build welcomed back Marisol Ramos as Project Manager at its St. Louis headquarters. Ramos was previously an Assistant Project Manager for KAI 360 Construction Services in 2021 before transferring to the Build group until 2024. Ramos is a talented Project Manager with more than nine years of experience in the construction industry. […]

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Dede Hance

Unified Sports Program Supports Youth Inclusion In Edwardsville

4 months 1 week ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville School District #7 offers a unified sports program to promote inclusion by allowing students with and without disabilities to play together on the same team. Unified sports are currently offered at the middle school and high school levels, with some sports open to students as young as eight years old. This year’s unified sports lineup includes flag football, soccer, bowling, dance, bocce, bags, esports, basketball, and track and field. Looking ahea

Althoff Catholic Math Team Wins Division Title

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BELLEVILLE - Althoff Catholic High School’s math team secured first place in its division for the fall season, capping off their successful run with strong individual and team performances at the final competition. The event, held recently as part of the fall math competition series, saw several Althoff students achieve top rankings. Freshman Marlena Youngmeyer placed first individually, followed closely by fellow freshman Marshall Hagene in second and Mason Barnhart in fourth. Sophomor

Kirkwood Selects Double Eagle Development for Multifamily Living Space Project

4 months 1 week ago

From Hoodline: The City of Kirkwood has tapped Double Eagle Development to revamp its Public Works facility into a new multifamily living space, an announcement made after a rigorous RFP process. This 5.9-acre site is poised to blossom into an integrated community, uplifting the neighborhood with an emphasis on walkability and a communal spirit. According […]

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Dede Hance

Alton Veteran Joseph Roberts Honored For Vietnam Service

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ALTON — Joseph Roberts, an Air Force Airman from Alton who served from 1967 to 1973 during the Vietnam War, is honored in a Veteran Salute. Roberts earned the National Defense Service Medal and the AFM 900-3 Vietnam Service Medal in recognition of his military service. The salute was submitted by Gwen Clark-Roberts, who included a message expressing gratitude: “Thank You for your service.” The Veteran Salute form allows community members to recognize and thank local veterans

Triad High School Math Team Secures Second Place

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TROY - The Triad High School Math Team delivered a strong performance Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Southwestern Illinois Math Conference competition, finishing second overall in their division. Eleven of the 12 participating Triad students earned awards, marking a successful conclusion to the season. Triad students demonstrated their mathematical skills against other schools in the region. Triad award winners included Brooklyn Carter, Carter Mallette, Wes Bruns, Brody Busch, Caden

Attorney General Raoul Opposes EPA's Proposal To Rescind Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

4 months 1 week ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general and two cities, filed a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to rescind the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The program is designed to collect accurate and comprehensive data on greenhouse gas emissions from large industrial sources across the United States. Its primary purpose is to provide policymakers, businesses, researchers and the public with

Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office Announces Statewide Transition to New National Emergency Reporting System

4 months 1 week ago
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office announced today that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)—a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Departments across the country are onboarding to NERIS as part of a phased national rollout led by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the Department of Homeland Security Science

Attorney General Raoul Leads Multi-State Effort Opposing Proposed Federal Rollback Of Longstanding Workplace Safety Protections

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CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a multi-state coalition in filing comments opposing a proposed federal rule that would sharply limit the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) ability to hold employers accountable for known hazards in inherently risky professions. The coalition’s comments urge OSHA to withdraw its proposal, which seeks to reinterpret the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on New State-of-the-Art Facility at Philip J. Rock Center and School

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GLEN ELLYN — Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of a new facility at the Philip J. Rock Center and School, the only publicly funded residential school for deaf-blind children in the nation. The new facility will provide residency and education for up to 20 full-time students. This project was made possible by a $21.5 million investment from the Governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. “For nearly 50 years, the Philip

Over 30 free things to do in St. Louis

4 months 1 week ago
Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, you’re just visiting, or maybe thinking of moving to St. Louis, you might be surprised at just how much you can experience without spending a dime. From world-class museums to scenic parks and live music, we've put together a guide to some of the best free attractions the St. Louis area has to offer. Full list on Fox2now.com.
Alex Barton

Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness Month

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month , joining the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in recognizing the remarkable commitment of thousands of families across the state who have welcomed 20,313 children into their homes over the past decade—providing love, stability and belonging when it was needed most. “Every child deserves a home where they feel loved, supported and safe,” said Governor JB Pritzker.

Belt: For Those Who Have Earned It, A Second Chance Is Possible

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SPRINGFIELD – Marking a significant step forward in criminal justice reform, State Senator Christopher Belt supported a transformative approach to providing second chances while maintaining critical public safety protections. "The Clean Slate Act gives hope to those looking to start over and do better," said Belt (D-Swansea). "It is important to note that this bill only includes offenses that are currently sealable, we are simply making this process automatic." House Bill 1836 –