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'This is the beginning': Nonprofit breaks ground on new subdivision in East St. Louis

3 years ago
The construction of a subdivision in East St. Louis is the start of what city leaders are calling a "new beginning." A faith-based nonprofit, Lansdowne UP, broke ground Monday for a 20-home subdivision called Lansdowne Park. The whole goal of this new subdivision is to build an economic revival in East St. Louis. The homes are being built in an area that is currently overgrown and rundown. That's why city leaders, like East St. Louis Mayor Robert Eastern III, believe this project could be the…
Mercedes Mackay, KSDK

Two Associate Judge Vacancies Are Available In Third Judicial Court Of Illinois

3 years ago
MADISON COUNTY - In accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39, as Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of Illinois, I do hereby give notice to the members of the Bar that two vacancies exist for the position of Associate Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit. This vacancy exists due to the retirements of Associate Judge Philip B. Alfeld and Thomas William Chapman, effective July 5 and July 21, 2022, respectively. Applications shall be taken from any United States citizen, who is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and a resident of the Third Judicial Circuit. Applicants shall have 30 days after this notice of vacancy within which to electronically file a signed application with the Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts on the form prescribed and furnished by the Director. The instructions for submitting an application electronically are available on the Supreme Court’s website: http://illinoiscourts.gov. If unable to submi

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PHOTOS: Inside City SC's 'next generation' stadium

3 years ago
When St. Louis City SC opens its CITYPARK stadium Wednesday, fans will experience a “next generation” venue that has the character of St. Louis embedded into it, say executives of the Major League Soccer franchise. City SC gave a peek into the new 22,500-seat stadium, touting the venue’s ties to the broader St. Louis region and its use of cutting-edge technology.
Nathan Rubbelke

21c Hotel Plans 'Excellent Neighborhood Restaurant' for Downtown St. Louis

3 years ago
The recent announcement of several key personnel appointments by the group behind the forthcoming 21c Hotel St. Louis has created even more buzz around the highly-anticipated development. On the culinary front, the most exciting news was the appointment of Matthew Daughaday as executive chef. Daughaday will lead culinary operations that include a restaurant, lounge, coffee shop and events spaces as the hotel group seeks to open inside the restored YMCA building at 1528 Locust Street.
Cheryl Baehr

Kevin Johnson’s Lawyers Make Their Case for Mercy to Gov. Parson

3 years ago
Fifteen days before Kevin Johnson’s scheduled execution, his lawyers are confident they’ve made Governor Mike Parson’s decision on whether to grant him clemency a hard one. Johnson’s lawyers presented a clemency application to Parson’s office yesterday in a last-minute attempt to save Johnson’s life. Johnson, 37, killed a Kirkwood cop when he was 19.
Monica Obradovic

Father McGivney Catholic Holds Open Meeting To Unveil Plans To Expand Future Of High School

3 years ago
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School was not created overnight. A group of dedicated parents, grandparents, pastors, and other faithful volunteers began working on the “dream” of a school in 2005. In the fall of 2012 Father McGivney Catholic High School opened its doors to a group of 19 pioneer students. Fast forward to 2022, and Father Mcgivney Catholic High School is thriving - breaking records in athletics, admissions waiting lists, huge academic successes, strong faith formation of our McGivney community and now the school prepares for an expansion. FMCHS Principal, Joseph Lomabrdi, explains, “The reputation of FMCHS is growing not just locally but throughout the Dioceses of Springfield and Belleville. We are nearing our capacity and it’s time to expand for the future and the future is now.” The meeting was held on Monday, November 14, at Father McGivney Catholic High School. The school President, Principal, Development Director, and

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Ten rural Missouri hospitals closed since 2012. Scotland County hopes to avoid that fate

3 years ago

MEMPHIS, Missouri – In March, Scotland County Hospital’s auditors delivered a stark warning. After five consecutive years of losses, only federal COVID-19 payments received over the previous year had kept the 25-bed hospital’s bank account solvent. In the fiscal years covered by the audit, accounting firm BKD reported, the hospital lost $7.9 million — $2.3 […]

The post Ten rural Missouri hospitals closed since 2012. Scotland County hopes to avoid that fate appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Rudi Keller

How the GOP’s expected red wave crashed on the rocks of the insurrection

3 years ago

When pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021,  they probably weren’t thinking about the next election. But maybe they should have. Because the long shadow of former President Donald Trump, and the behavior of the rioters, may have helped contribute to a relatively good night for the Democrats. Historically, the party in […]

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John A. Tures

What Should Replace the 1960s 7th Street Parking Garage?

3 years ago
In 1961 the former Stix, Baer & Fuller department store began building a 900-car parking garage, attached to its downtown location via a skywalk over 7th Street. Six plus decades later the old Stix store contains apartments, hotel, a museum, and restaurants. The garage is now surrounded on 3 sides ...
Steve Patterson

Trump prepares to launch third White House campaign

3 years ago
Another campaign is a remarkable turn for any former president, much less one who made history as the first to be impeached twice and whose term ended with his supporters violently storming the U.S. Capitol in a deadly bid to halt the peaceful transition of power.
The Associated Press via Nexstar Media Wire