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St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said the county faces a $61 million deficit in the general fund and a $20 million deficit in the health fund.

A new 45,800-square-foot expansion to the University of South Dakota Wellness Center offers a multitude of natatorium fitness, wellness, and fun options for the campus and community in Vermillion, S.D. The $31.25 million project was completed by St. Louis-based Capri Pools & Aquatics in partnership with Journey Construction, RGD Planning & Design and Counsilman Hunsaker. […]

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St. Louis-raised standup comedian Nikki Glaser will film a Hulu comedy special during her next two hometown shows.

A new photo book dedicated to David Bowie is coming out in November.Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 x David Bowie is due out Nov. 4, featuring never-before-published photos by famed photographer Frank Ockenfels…

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Because of the federal government shutdown, those soldiers will not be getting paychecks until the government reopens.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for October. Oct. 1 Archery deer hunting season Statewide The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18, closing Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7 in counties with a firearms season and in Kane County west of Illinois 47. The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties east of Illinois 47. Learn more on the IDNR archery deer hunting website. Oct. 1 Archery fall turkey hunting season begins Statewide The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18, closing Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7 in counties with a firearms season and in Kane County west of Illinois 47. The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18 in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties east of Illinois 47. Learn more on the Hunt Illinois turkey website. Oct. 1 Public duck and goose hunting area permits Statewide Hunters can acquire additional permits on a first-come, first-served

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GRIGGSVILLE - Three Illinois school districts—Griggsville-Perry School District, Western School District and Pikeland CUSD 10 — were removed from soft lockdown status Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, after law enforcement determined a threat in the area had passed. The districts had been under soft lockdown earlier in the day as a precautionary measure. Pikeland CUSD 10 officials confirmed that authorities determined the threat no longer existed, leading to the decision to lift the lockdown. Griggsville-Perry School District had previously reported remaining on soft lockdown mid-day while consulting with their school resource officer and monitoring exterior cameras to ensure campus security. The district also decided to proceed with afternoon Pre-K classes. Decisions on after-school activities for the districts will be made as soon as possible, officials said. See related story here.

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The university will outsource its custodial, maintenance and groundskeeping services to a single company, school leaders said.

The announcement came a day after union members rallied in Hazelwood.

St. Louis -- Dedicated to educating and empowering pre-teen girls, the nonprofit Girls in the Know (GITK) is set to host its 4th Annual Let’s Hear It for the Girls brunch. This year’s celebration marks 16 years of impact for the organization! In addition, GITK will host an Empowerment Workshop: Day of Knowledge. This one-day [...]

by Ron Unterreiner, Founder, PEOPLE of Construction and WBEDC In my article published on the Construction Forum website last week, I posed the question as to whether we are welcoming in the design & construction industry to new, emerging firms.  I asked if there was a place in our industry for new labor-intensive trade contractors […]

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TROY, Mo. - A man is in custody after interrupting a courtroom in Troy, Missouri, last week, according to records. Billy Davis allegedly walked into a courtroom in the Lincoln County Justice Center Sept. 25 and sat directly next to an officer. The officer had been notified by a security guard that Davis was acting [...]

NEW CANTON — The Pike County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, that Gerald E. Waligorski, 67, was found dead in his home following a shooting incident earlier that morning. Pike County Sheriff's deputies responded at approximately 6 a.m. Thursday, after a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Mississippi Street in New Canton. At the scene, officers found Waligorski’s wife suffering from a gunshot wound. She informed police that Waligorski had shot her and threatened her parents. The woman was airlifted from the scene for treatment of her injuries. Authorities then conducted a welfare check at the wife’s parents’ residence in the 200 block of Monroe Street, where both parents were found deceased. After being unable to locate Waligorski, a SWAT team executed a search warrant at his home and discovered him dead. Officials have not released any other information regarding a motive for the shootings.

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From Industrial Health and Safety News: The federal government shutdown went into effect October 1, 2025. The Department of Labor developed a shutdown contingency plan, published on September 26, 2025, which is now under effect. This plan detailed on their website. If you go to the DOL website, you will see this notice at the top […]

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GODFREY – There is still time to request a free carbon monoxide detector for installation on Saturday, October 11, 2025, according to event coordinator, Sharon Groh. Resurrection Lutheran Church of Godfrey will host a free Carbon Monoxide Installation Event to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5–11, 2025. Local volunteers, in partnership with the Godfrey Fire Protection District and the Alton Fire Department, will install new 10-year UL-Listed carbon monoxide detectors in approved homes. Referrals to the local fire department are often made for more home fire safety planning, especially in Godfrey. Godfrey has access to free smoke detectors through a grant program. The CDC advises that carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, gas appliances (refrigerator, water heater, stove,

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt secured over $155 million to build and repair infrastructure in the Metro East. “What we are seeing here is a massive investment in every mode of transportation for all Illinoisans,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We made a commitment to improve our state’s aging infrastructure and this historic funding is a major step in holding true to that commitment.” The largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s new multi-year program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county. As part

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Websites for National Forests in Missouri and Illinois now feature an unexpected political message following the start of the federal government shutdown on Wednesday.

ALTON — Officers with the Alton Police Department responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. to the 900 block of Bradley Street on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, after receiving a report of a male who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the victim was transported to a hospital in the St. Louis area and is currently listed in stable condition. Several individuals, all known to each other, were interviewed at the scene by officers and detectives. The initial investigation indicates the shooting was an isolated incident, and authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains active. The Alton Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 618-463-3505, extension 634.

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COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Community Collaboration (C3) has announced Rachel Whitener, fourth-grade teacher at Kreitner Elementary School, was chosen to receive the 2025 Stan Schaeffer Education Community Leadership Award. C3 is a partnership between the City of Collinsville, Collinsville Chamber of Commerce and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 to recognize excellence in community and public service. Since 2018, the C3 Awards have been held annually to recognize organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community. This year’s awards dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. The Stan Schaeffer Education Community Leadership Award was established to honor the late Stan Schaeffer, retired educator and former mayor of Collinsville. The award is given to an employee within CUSD 10 who has gone above and beyond in the field of education resulting in a positive impact on the greater Collinsville

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