From Architect Mag: Waste reduction is a common theme in environmental building guidelines, and circular economy thinking encourages architects and contractors to minimize construction and demolition waste (CDW). However, cast-off building materials are obviously not the only source of rubbish that can be converted into new uses. Post-industrial and post-consumer waste remain advantageous sources of […]
From New York Times: The bulky, green sidewalk scaffolding that wraps around many buildings in New York City is as familiar a sight as rush-hour traffic — and just as reviled. The wood-and-steel structures guard against falling construction debris, but squeeze people into dark, cattle-herding chutes and make it hard to see stores. They often […]
GRANITE CITY – Two area men were charged on the same day with knowingly possessing stolen vehicles, yielding felonies against both in Madison County. Jason R. Warden Sr., 45, of Granite City, was charged on. Nov. 13, 2025, with a Class 2 felony count of offenses related to motor vehicles. On Oct. 27, 2025, Warden allegedly possessed a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox bearing an Illinois vehicle registration number, which he was not entitled to possess, while knowing the vehicle to have been stolen.
Illinois American Water customers will receive a credit on their bills beginning November 5, 2025, due to a settlement with companies that produce PFAS chemicals.
Donald Trump, who presents himself as a free speech champion, sure loves suing the media for their First Amendment-protected speech. CNN is a favorite target of his though these lawsuits don’t do particularly well. Back in 2022, he sued CNN for calling Trump’s lies about the results of the 2020 election “The Big Lie.” Two […]
ALTON - First Presbyterian Church will host the first concert in its “Music at the Riverbend” series this weekend. At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, community members can gather at First Presbyterian for “An Autumn Serenade,” a free concert featuring musicians from across the region. The church will host several concerts throughout the next few months. Music Director Mark Brooks is looking forward to kicking off the experience on Sunday. “We’re really
From MarketWatch: Construction spending rose in September, as companies and the government continued to ramp up projects across the U.S. Spending on construction projects rose 0.4% in September to nearly $2 trillion, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. The figure matched expectations on Wall Street. Economists were expecting construction spending to rise 0.4% in September. Construction […]
O’FALLON, IL. — The hospice team of HSHS Home Care invites community members to join them at a candlelight memorial on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. in the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Chapel, 1 St. Elizabeth's Blvd., O’Fallon. The service will be a time to honor and remember during the holiday season the memory of loved ones lost. Everyone attending is invited to bring a photo of their loved one for the memorial board during the event. Other candlelight memorials
From The Center for American Progress: Americans from all backgrounds and politics agree: The rent is too damn high, and so are home prices. Housing affordability continues to rank as a top concern for the American people. In recent years, Americans have paid a growing share of their incomes toward rent or mortgages; roughly one-third […]
JERSEYVILLE – Emergency agencies from Jersey and Calhoun Counties are inviting the public next week to share their concerns, learn about available assistance, and more following severe storms and flooding earlier this year. The City of Jerseyville announced Thursday morning that the Jersey and Calhoun County Emergency Management Agencies and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency have prepared a “Multiagency Resource Center” (MARC) which opens to the public on Tuesday,
Dave Grohl has announced a new custom version of his signature guitar with Gibson.The Dave Grohl DG-335 Limited Edition comes in an Alpine White finish, which the Foo Fighters frontman has…
WASHINGTON – As open enrollment for 2026 individual market health insurance plans has begun and Americans across the country are facing astronomic increases in their monthly premiums for next year, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor about the health care affordability crisis, which has been manufactured by congressional Republicans as they refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits. These tax credits lower
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