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ALTON - The 24th annual Vintage Voices tours encourage community members to learn more about Alton residents buried at Alton City Cemetery. Planned for Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2025, these walking tours take attendees through the cemetery to different gravestones, where an actor tells the story of the person buried there. Tours will take off every 15 minutes from 12–2:15 p.m. on those dates. There is also a non-walking performance at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at St. Mary’s Middle School. “We’re actively selling tickets and hoping for big crowds, which we don’t really have to hope for — they just come. It’s amazing,” said Jody Basola. “These actors put their heart and soul into becoming the person they’re portraying…Some people are just amazed at what they’ve heard, and that means so much to us. People come year after year, and every year they walk away with something new that hit them.” Basola explained that

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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 […]

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PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a weekend lane closure of eastbound I-270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will begin, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The closure is necessary for ramp construction and is expected to be lifted by 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Work on the entire interchange is anticipated to be completed by the end of October. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this lane closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Emily Klackner to Senior Project Manager. Emily joined S. M. Wilson in 2019 and has since worked on a variety of projects, including educational, retail and residential developments. Her portfolio includes the Jefferson City School District’s 2024 Bond Issue, […]

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PVC-maker Manner Polymers is ramping up production of flexible PVC compounds at its new manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Ill. Contegra Construction completed the 100,000-square-foot building that houses the new solar powered manufacturing plant. Manner Polymers installed and integrated its advanced manufacturing equipment and systems. Once in full operation, the new facility will increase the […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that two of her bills, H.R.2034 , the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act, and H.R.3767 , the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act, have passed the House of Representatives. “I’m excited to announce that two of my bills to support our nation’s veterans have passed the House,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “This legislation addresses two important challenges that veterans face: educational opportunities and health care access. The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act will make it easier for veterans to grow their skills in high-demand STEM fields. Meanwhile, the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act will help fill vacancies at the Veterans Health Administration and reduce wait times for veterans seeking care. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Congressman Abe Hamedeh to see these bills become

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ST. LOUIS - Schnucks, the longtime St. Louis-based grocery store chain, has agreed to purchase two major Wisconsin-based grocers, expanding its family-owned network by 50 stores. On Tuesday, Schnucks announced a "definitive agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of theWisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, Inc." The deal will increase [...]

MARYVILLE — Allison’s Friends of Hope Foundation donated $15,000 from its 2025 golf tournament to the Anderson Hospital Warren Billhartz Cancer Center on Monday, supporting the Anderson Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center. The donation was presented earlier today to the Anderson Hospital Foundation, marking another milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to fund cancer research. Since its inception in 2004, Allison’s Friends of Hope has raised more than $1 million to support cancer research initiatives, including work at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center in Dallas, Texas. The foundation was established to honor Allison Cassens, who passed away from colon cancer. It fulfills her final wish to raise money for cancer research. The Mary Crowley Medical Research Center focuses on expanding treatment options for cancer patients through investigational molecular and cellular therapies. In addition to funding research, the Cassens family donated

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After rejecting a new contract offer from Boeing last week, the union representing striking employees is set to vote on a counterproposal this Friday.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief in support of the District of Columbia (D.C.) Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. Raoul and 21 attorneys general assert in the brief that the deployment of National Guard service members without the consent of the district is unlawful, unconstitutional and undemocratic. “The unlawful deployment of National Guard servicemembers in the District of Columbia, Los Angeles, Chicago, or any other American city, to perform routine law enforcement functions should concern everyone,” Raoul said. “Domestic use of the military has long been recognized as antithetical to American values, and the use of our nation’s military against our residents is an alarming sign that authoritarianism is here. National Guard service members should not be used as political pawns or put in situations they have

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EDWARDSVILLE – A program that has been helping Edwardsville residents plant trees on their property for more than two decades is back for 2025. The Tree Planting Program is an initiative of the Edwardsville Environmental Commission; approved applicants will be reimbursed half the cost (up to $100) to buy and plant a tree at their primary residence in Edwardsville. To be eligible for reimbursement, the property owner must submit an application to be approved by City staff prior to final selection and planting of a tree. Only trees listed on the City’s approved tree list can be considered for the program, which is offered on a first come, first served basis, while funding is available. Previous program participants are eligible to apply. Applications must be received by the City by November 1, 2025. Once the application has been approved, the tree must be planted by December 15, 2025, with receipts turned in by December 31, 2025. “This is a terrific opportunity to

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville High School Cheerleading Team will hold its 5th Annual Golf Scramble on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at Sunset Hills Country Club to raise funds supporting the program. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start at 2525 South State Route 157 in Edwardsville. The fundraiser aims to benefit the Edwardsville High School Cheerleading Team, which includes 50 members across three squads. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all proceeds will go through the EHS Cheer Booster Club to cover operational needs, uniforms for football and basketball seasons, competition travel expenses and entry fees for multiple trips to Chicago, choreography for competition routines, team-building activities, stunt and tumbling workshops, skill enhancement opportunities, and the end-of-season banquet. Organizers said sponsorships will be recognized throughout the 2025-2026 season, with names displayed on event programs, team T-shirts, and banners at home

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $28.3 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state. The grants include awards to the regional libraries systems across the state to enhance online catalogues at local libraries, support day-to-day operations, expand interlibrary loan programs and to radio information services that equip vision-impaired individuals with narrations of newspaper content. The literacy grants are designed to promote basic reading, math, writing and English language skills. “Providing our libraries – the cornerstones of our communities – with the support necessary to expand their services and programs is vital to ensuring that all Illinoisans are empowered to learn, grow and explore, regardless of where they live, their physical abilities, financial situation or educational background,” Giannoulias said. “At the same time, raising literacy rates across

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Heart is extending their Royal Flush tour into next year.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced a set of 2026 tour dates kicking off Feb. 15 in Duluth, Georgia,…

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A lawsuit alleges Kynetec USA did not reimburse the landlord for water damage from a 2022 incident.

The Springfield-area representative's text included a description of an oral sex act with Trump and questioned how Republicans could talk while engaged in it.

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 15-21, 2025, Rail Safety Week in Illinois, marking the 12th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be sharing life-saving rail safety information around the state. “Knowing how to act safely on and around railways is key to preventing collisions and protecting Illinoisians,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Rail Safety Week is a reminder of the dangers associated with highway-rail crossings, and the importance of always looking and listening near train tracks. I would encourage all Illinoisans to attend a rail safety event this week and share the information with loved ones.” “Every three hours, someone in the US is hit by a train. With more than 7,000 miles of tracks and 10,000 public highway-rail crossings, the sheer size of Illinois’ rail system puts us at

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Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi [...]

Schnucks will acquire a Wisconsin-based grocery chain and its 51-store footprint next month.