Demolition begins on former Millennium Hotel site in St. Louis
As the building comes down, Gateway Arch Park Foundation looks to preserve its memories Gateway Arch Park Foundation (“the Foundation”) recently announced that demolition is officially underway at the former Millennium Hotel site at 200 S. 4th St., St. Louis, marking yet another step forward for this downtown development. As the structures come down, the…
Read MoreHSHS Medical Group welcomes Dr. Michael Ansstas to O’Fallon Multispecialty Care
HSHS Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Michael Ansstas to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 5000 in O’Fallon, Ill. Dr. Ansstas is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced training in interventional gastroenterology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive conditions, including disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver…
Read MoreUnited impact: Leu Civic Center
The Leu Civic Center Inc. is proud to be one of more than 160 United Way of Greater St. Louis Safety Net agencies. This partnership is far more than a funding relationship—it is a foundational alliance that strengthens our ability to serve, innovate, and grow. As a long-standing community organization focused on youth and family development,…
Read MoreUnited impact: Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Justice that lasts beyond the holidays… Every day, families across the Metro East face challenges that threaten their safety, stability, and dignity. A senior risks losing the home she has lived in for decades. A mother must decide between paying rent or buying groceries for her children. A veteran struggles to access the benefits…
Read MoreFormer Belleville attorney sentenced to prison for stealing from clients
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A district judge sentenced a former Belleville attorney to spend 90 months in federal prison after he admitted to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients. Jason R. Caraway, 51, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud in February. He was sentenced on Oct. 1. “This lawyer didn’t…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket sees increase in bird-watching enthusiasts
No matter the time of the year, bird watching, or birding, is a booming hobby in the United States. With an estimated 96 million birders and counting in the country, Joe’s Market Basket General Manager Andy Klos has seen an increase in the number of birders in the St. Louis region, especially since the pandemic.…
Read MoreSchnucks Seven Hills O’Fallon marks grand reopening with chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
On Nov. 7, 2025, Schnucks Seven Hills, located at 907 E. Hwy. 50 in O’Fallon, Ill., celebrated its complete store remodel, marking the occasion with a ribbon cutting hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. The remodel consists of: New Starbucks coffee shop with updated outdoor seating area Relocated and renovated meat and seafood departments…
Read MoreWorld Wide Technology Raceway shares 2026 NASCAR Weekend start times
Ticket sales open on Dec. 1 NASCAR recently announced the start times for the 2026 schedules, including a 2 p.m. CT start for the 5th annual Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Race on Sept. 13 and a 6:30 p.m. CT start for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Sept. 12 at World Wide…
Read MoreDurbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
The No. 2 Senate Democrat said he couldn’t justify ‘playing with other people’s lives’ By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Sen. Dick Durbin said he backed reopening the government to protect federal workers and to restore food assistance, arguing that he could not justify “playing with other people’s lives.” Durbin said his vote…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Guardrail work to close I-270 lanes this weekend
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that one lane in each direction of Interstate 270 between Illinois 203 and Illinois 111 in Madison County will close this weekend for guardrail installation. The closure will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and all lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.…
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