City of Bellefontaine Neighbors hosts Coats and Cops” at Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academy The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks and Recreation Department along with the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department held a “Coats and Cops” coat distribution event at Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academy on Wednesday, Nov.5, 2025. More than ever, families are struggling to […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum The City of St. Louis is making significant changes in several core operational departments, with Mayor Cara Spencer announcing a new director for the Streets Department, the appointment of a deputy chief operating officer, and the upcoming departure of the City’s Community Development Administration (CDA) director. The administration […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Mary Lamie, executive vice president of Multi-Modal Enterprises at Bi-State Development, recently took the TEDxStLouis stage to outline how the St. Louis region is positioned to play a major role in global commerce. In the talk, she focuses on the stretch of the Mississippi River near St. Louis […]
ST. LOUIS -- This episode of Veterans Voices marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War with stories of service, sacrifice, and remembrance. From a veteran coping with PTSD to a long-awaited reunion between helicopter pilots. The show also highlights historic recognition for Black women in WWII, a widow’s tribute skydive, and the [...]
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias kicked off the next phase of the Driving Change campaign by visiting Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, Sweet Holy Spirit Church, and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday to address congregates about skyrocketing auto insurance rates. The Secretary's focus, at the services, was on asking parishioners to share their stories about unfair and discriminatory ratemaking practices employed by auto insurance companies. These stories
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias kicked off the next phase of the Driving Change campaign by visiting Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, Sweet Holy Spirit Church, and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday to address congregates about skyrocketing auto insurance rates. The Secretary's focus, at the services, was on asking parishioners to share their stories about unfair and discriminatory ratemaking practices employed by auto insurance companies. These stories
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has renewed her push to protect and support these heroes who have proven they are willing to make tremendous sacrifices to defend our nation. Duckworth reintroduced a package of bills—the Veterans Visa and Protection Act, HOPE Act and I-VETS Act —that would prohibit the deportation of immigrants. Veterans who are not violent offenders, provide these Veterans with a pathway to citizenship through their military service and help ensure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has renewed her push to protect and support these heroes who have proven they are willing to make tremendous sacrifices to defend our nation. Duckworth reintroduced a package of bills—the Veterans Visa and Protection Act, HOPE Act and I-VETS Act —that would prohibit the deportation of immigrants. Veterans who are not violent offenders, provide these Veterans with a pathway to citizenship through their military service and help ensure
From St. Louis Business Journal: After Emily Howard graduated from the architecture program at Washington University and had taken her first architecture job, she got a call from a former classmate who worked at PGAV, the planning and design firm based in downtown St. Louis, telling her she should come interview because “we do fun […]
A new $3.6 million custom home is under construction on Hereford Street in The Hill, continuing a pattern of high-end residential investment in one of St. Louis’ most historically tight-knit neighborhoods. The project is being built by Markway Construction Co., a Maplewood-based luxury homebuilder known for one-of-a-kind residences throughout the region. City property records show […]
MARYVILLE — Timothy Vaughan, a 2022 graduate of Maryville Christian School, is currently serving in the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska, where he participates in airborne operations. He is saluted on Veterans Day for his service to his country in the Army. After completing his studies at Maryville Christian High School, Vaughan joined the military and now performs parachute jumps as part of his duties. Reflecting on his time at Maryville Christian, Vaughan highlighted
MARYVILLE — Timothy Vaughan, a 2022 graduate of Maryville Christian School, is currently serving in the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska, where he participates in airborne operations. He is saluted on Veterans Day for his service to his country in the Army. After completing his studies at Maryville Christian High School, Vaughan joined the military and now performs parachute jumps as part of his duties. Reflecting on his time at Maryville Christian, Vaughan highlighted
An estimated 300,000 St. Louis-area residents impacted by radiation exposure could qualify for RECA payouts, yet fewer than 1% of potentially-eligible residents have applied, according to new data.
by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum The St. Louis County Library will host a public screening of Antagonist, the debut documentary by investigative journalist Ben Westhoff. Westoff is author of the best-selling book Fentanyl, Inc., which traced the global supply chain behind synthetic opioids. At the center of the narrative is Percy Menzies, president […]
HILLSBORO - The Historical Society of Montgomery County will host their third annual Christmas House and Church Tour. From 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, community members can visit several houses on the home tour in Hillsboro. You can also tour St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Presbyterian Church. Linda and Susan with the Historical Society are excited to welcome many people to the tour and share the history of Montgomery County with locals and visitors. “It is self-guided,”
HILLSBORO - The Historical Society of Montgomery County will host their third annual Christmas House and Church Tour. From 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, community members can visit several houses on the home tour in Hillsboro. You can also tour St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Presbyterian Church. Linda and Susan with the Historical Society are excited to welcome many people to the tour and share the history of Montgomery County with locals and visitors. “It is self-guided,”
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