ALTON - A local friend group hopes to revitalize the Ursuline Convent and create a community center in Alton. Located at 845 Danforth Street in Alton, the Ursuline Convent closed in 2014. Donnie Reynolds and his friends have founded Cultural, Agronomic, and Technological Community (CATco), an organization that plans to buy the building and revamp it into a community center where people can spend time without paying money. “It honestly started as a friend group who just saw this place sitting, going to waste,” said Reynolds, who serves as CATco’s executive director. “We see this as a very multi-use space. We are hoping that we can provide a free third space for people to come and hang out, explore their hobbies, their passions, get to know each other without alcohol, without the expectation of being forced to spend money.” Reynolds explained that the plan started when his friends of over 20 years were playing the roleplaying game Dungeons an
From Reuters: Sweden’s landmark Kiruna Church will begin a two-day trip to a new home on Tuesday (Aug. 19th), inching down an Arctic road to save its wooden walls from ground subsidence and the expansion of the world’s largest underground iron ore mine. Workers have already jacked up the 600-ton, 113-year-old church from its foundations […]
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville City Council approved key leadership changes within the Belleville Fire Department during a meeting held Monday night, Aug. 18, 2025. Belleville Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer appointed Curt Lougeay as the new Fire Chief and Jesse Garnica as Deputy Chief, with both positions taking effect at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 21, 2025. The Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commission and City Council also announced several promotions within the department, effective the same date and time: Battalion Chief Joseph Ellison was promoted to Assistant Chief; Captain Jeffery Fabrizio to Battalion Chief; Engineer Travis Henry to Captain; and Firefighter Brian Schield to Engineer. In addition to these appointments and promotions, the city recognized Stephanie Mills for her 25 years of service with the Belleville Fire Department. Mills has served as Fire Chief for the past two years and is retiring. City officials expressed their gratitude for her leadership and dedication.
Since it’s easier to jump people who aren’t criminals than to actually track down criminals, ICE — especially in certain parts of the country — is sending its masked officers to hang around courtrooms and arrest people who are just trying to follow the rules to gain permanent residence in the United States. This tactic […]
From Government Technology News: The developer of a controversial 440-acre data center has withdrawn plans for the project. CRG, the development arm of construction giant Clayco, on Monday afternoon notified the city that it was pulling the project off Tuesday’s council meeting agenda. The city marked CRG’s request as “withdrawn.” The move comes after weeks […]
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
Jamal Shepard, 40, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, was arrested and charged with 16 counts of stealing $750 or more after allegedly stealing $20,000 worth of perfume from an Ulta Beauty store in St. Louis County over nine days.
Looks like The Beatles have some news to share.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers appear to be teasing some upcoming news with various posts on social media and their website.On Instagram they posted…
O’FALLON, Ill. — The Estelle Kampmeyer Elementary Parent Teacher Organization has completed a series of improvements to the school playground, thanks to community support and collaboration with District 90. Over the past several months, the PTO’s Playground Committee, alongside some of the school’s students, installed new trash cans, soccer goals, volleyball pole footings, a lending library, and updated the raised garden beds. These enhancements aim to create a more engaging and welcoming outdoor space for students. The PTO expressed gratitude to those who contributed to last year’s Color Run fundraiser, which provided the necessary donations for the projects. Additionally, District 90 played a significant role by generously maintaining the playground itself, allowing the PTO to focus on extra improvements. “We’re so grateful for our wonderful community,” the PTO said in a message, acknowledging the combined efforts that made
From MissouriNet: The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to replace a 1950s era bridge over southern Missouri’s Bull Shoals Lake and the existing bridge is available for free. There is, however, a catch. If an entity such as a city wants it, that city will have to pay to move it. MoDOT Deputy Director […]
Katie's Pizza and Pasta in Rock Hill is set to relocate within the same shopping plaza, expanding into a larger space (9500 Manchester) that was previously occupied by Momo and Bandana's.
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 has appointed Dr. Antaniece Carter as its new Director of Social Emotional Learning, Health & Wellness, a move aimed at enhancing student support services across the district. Dr. Carter brings extensive expertise to the role, combining her credentials as a licensed Illinois Clinical Social Worker and Nationally Certified School Social Work Specialist with a robust academic background. Dr. Carter holds three bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate in education, with studies spanning nursing, social work, curriculum and instruction, and educational leadership. Her appointment is part of the district’s ongoing efforts to fulfill Goal III of its Strategic Plan, which focuses on creating a safe and healthy learning environment. In her new role with the East St. Louis School District, Dr. Carter will collaborate closely with school nurses and social workers to advance initiatives in mental health,
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz faces a challenge after losing key players, including quarterback Brady Cook and several top running backs and receivers. But he certainly has potential stars waiting in the wings. Penn State transfer Drew Pribula and Sam Horn have been competing to replace Cook. Louisiana-Monroe's Ahmad Hardy and Illinois State's Xavier Lloyd are stepping up to fill other gaps. The team also welcomes transfers like Kevin Coleman Jr. and Josiah Trotter. Missouri is aiming for a third straight 10-win season and a shot at the SEC championship.
Here we go again. Whenever policy makers insist that there’s some “nerd harder” solution to tricky societal problems, actual experts have to spend a ridiculous amount of time explaining basic realities to them. Sometimes those are realities about the technology. And sometimes it’s realities about the technology. This time it’s age verification’s turn. Steve Bellovin—one […]
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