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Sports Authority Floats Plan to Support Maintenance of Dome at America’s Center

2 weeks 3 days ago

From St. Louis Business Journal: Leaders of the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority on Wednesday will propose a merger with tourism agency Explore St. Louis as part of a measure that also seeks new funding to manage the Dome at America’s Center. The board of the RSA, which owns the Dome, will call for […]

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Tom Finan

IMPACT Strategies Breaks Ground on New Medical Building in St. Peters, MO

2 weeks 3 days ago

IMPACT Strategies, Inc. is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new St. Luke’s Medical Building in St. Peters, Missouri. The ceremony, held at the future site of the 15,000-square-foot facility at 5940 Mexico Road, marks the start of construction on a state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to enhance access to patient-centered medical services in St. […]

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Dede Hance

McKelvey Homes’ Donation for Affordable Housing Helps Bring Families “Home for The Holidays”

2 weeks 3 days ago

When McKelvey Homes President Jim Brennan explains why his company gives back to the community, he begins with something his wife says to him: “No one should be hungry, homeless, or without medical care.” That simple statement guides the company’s philanthropy. The homebuilder selects a different charity each quarter as the recipient of its donations. […]

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Tom Finan

Larry Rice Wants St. Louis County Land for Ambitious New Shelter Complex

2 weeks 3 days ago

From St. Louis Magazine: Long-time homeless advocate Rev. Larry Rice is resurfacing in St. Louis County, making his pleas to the County Council in three-minute increments over the past few meetings. Nearly a decade after the City of St. Louis ordered Rice to shut down his Downtown West shelter—prompting Rice to sue the city—the homeless […]

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Dede Hance

Yearslong Effort Pays Off as Old Town Floodwall Reaches Final Phase

2 weeks 3 days ago

From Leader Publications: Flooding in Old Town Eureka should be a thing of the past, thanks to a new earthen floodwall, officials say. Engineers on Nov. 6 tested the wall, spanning from Hwy. 109 to west of Bald Hill Road along Flat Creek, for leaks or flaws. Jon Derner, a structural engineer with Horner & […]

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Dede Hance

“When You Grow Up…”: The Gospel According to Robert A.M. Stern

2 weeks 3 days ago

From Architect Magazine: If you are reading this, Bob Stern (1939-2025) had something to do with it. Or at least he would claim he had. One hallmark of all the tributes that have been pouring in over the last two days since his passing at the age of 86 was announced is how intensely personal […]

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Tom Finan

IDOT Crews Work Through Night to Clear Winter Roads

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ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/BELLEVILLE - Illinois Department of Transportation engineer Joe Monroe commended his crews for their efforts overnight to manage state roads during the morning commute on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, amid challenging winter weather conditions. The area was hit with sleet and 4-6 inches of snowfall throughout most of the region on Tuesday, making it almost impossible for IDOT to clean the roads in their mission. The precipitation was non-stop throughout most of the day, Monroe said.

Contegra Completes Expansion for McLeod Express in Decatur, IL

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With increasing demand for warehousing space in the Central Illinois, family-owned McLeod Express has opened its second warehouse in Decatur, Ill. Contegra Construction completed the 611,000-square-foot facility. It supplements McLeod’s existing warehouse operations and is conveniently located about a mile from the I-72 exchange and three miles from the Midwest Inland Port in Decatur. “Our […]

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Dede Hance

Congress Is Finally Going To Look Into Trump’s Boat Strike Killing Spree

2 weeks 3 days ago
It was never enough to simply expel migrants as quickly as possible for the Trump administration. A massive conglomerate of federal officers was incapable of hitting Trump advisor Stephen Miller’s 3,000 arrests per day quota, no matter how many rights it violated. Any pretense of only going after migrants with criminal records was discarded during […]
Tim Cushing

A Housing Market Under Pressure: STL Renters Drive City’s 74-Spot Jump in National Rankings

2 weeks 3 days ago

From RentCafe: More renters are searching for apartments in St. Louis than ever before. They’re setting up alerts for listings that match their needs and act swiftly when the best deal comes along. Driven by this surge in interest and more intentional search activity, St. Louis jumped a whopping 74 spots to rank among the nation’s […]

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Tom Finan

Bethalto Christmas Village Offers Free Holiday Experience

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BETHALTO - Riverbend residents have the opportunity for a unique Christmas experience in Bethalto. Bethalto Christmas Village features lights strung throughout Central Park, hot chocolate, s’mores, vendors, visits with Santa and more. Food costs a few dollars, but walking through the park to enjoy the lights and Santa is completely free. Bethalto Christmas Village is open from 5–8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 21, 2025. “Please, encourage your family and

HDA Leads Design of 1.2 Million SF New Morgan Gateway Commerce Center

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HDA has been engaged to design the New Morgan Gateway Commerce Center, a major industrial development in Morgantown, Pennsylvania for Panattoni Development Company. The project is being built by Brinkmann Constructors and will introduce two state-of-the-art warehouse facilities across more than 128 acres, bringing significant new industrial capacity to the region. HDA’s design for the […]

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Dede Hance

EXO Lounge Hosts "Friends"-Themed Christmas Pop-Up with Real Show Memorabilia

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EDWARDSVILLE - Fans of the hit TV show “Friends” have a unique, “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to see some of the original props in Edwardsville. EXO Lounge’s Christmas pop-up, titled “The One With the Christmas Pop-Up,” runs through Dec. 31, 2025. Owner Gina Gamblin can’t wait to share themed cocktails, snacks, trivia and karaoke with guests. But she is most excited to showcase the original couch, door, clothing and other memorabilia from