UMB completes systems, brand conversion following Heartland Financial acquisition
UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) announced on Oct. 16 that it has successfully completed its systems and brand conversion of Heartland Financial USA Inc. This milestone is the final component of the largest acquisition in UMB’s 112-year history, which officially closed on Jan. 31, 2025. This acquisition expanded UMB’s footprint from eight to 13 states…
Read MoreJim Contratto joins S.M. Wilson as EVP in newly created position
Jim Contratto recently joined S. M. Wilson & Co. in the newly created position of executive vice president of Project Development & Strategy. Contratto is responsible for leading and coordinating business development efforts, developing and executing strategies to identify new opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships and positioning S. M. Wilson to be selected by new target…
Read MoreTWM receives APWA Missouri Chapter 2025 award for Longview Boulevard Improvements
TWM Inc., a leading engineering and geospatial firms in the greater St. Louis area, recently announced that its Longview Boulevard Improvements in Kirkwood, Mo., has been recognized as the 2025 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Missouri Chapter, earning the award in the Transportation – Less than $1,000,000 category.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Fairmount Park Casino & Racing hosting ‘Miracle Family Day’ Oct. 25
Due to inclement weather, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing has decided to postpone its inaugural Family Miracle Day event to Saturday, October 25. It was originally scheduled for Oct. 18. New family-friendly event will benefit Children’s Miracle Network and local hospitals Fairmount Park Casino and Racing has announced a special community event in partnership with…
Read MoreReport identifies economic impact of St. Clair County public transit, other key findings
Direct economic impact of St. Clair County Transit District’s operations is $129.5 million annually The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), commissioned a six-month Economic Impact of St. Clair County Transit District study to help quantify the impact public transit has on the economic viability of the…
Read MoreThousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
The protesters rallied to reject large-scale immigration enforcement in Chicago By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY, BETH HUNDSDORFER, BRENDEN MOORE and PEARL FRANZ Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Tens of thousands turn out for a “No Kings” demonstration Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive and sometimes violent immigrant enforcement in Chicago. Thousands more attended similar rallies at…
Read MoreTrump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a legal fight over the immediate deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. The filing comes after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals…
Read MoreState-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Open enrollment for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace begins Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15, 2026. Many people will see their out-of-pocket premiums increase dramatically due to the scheduled expiration of…
Read MoreKrishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race
Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Raja Krishnamoorthi raised $3.1 million and spent $5.9 million last quarter, bringing his total cash on hand at the end of September to about $18 million. Gov. Juliana Stratton raised $1 million and had $919,774 on hand…
Read MoreFormer military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court By ANDREW ADAMS and HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A group of retired military officials met with Gov. JB Pritzker and condemned the politicization of armed forces as troops march in several U.S. cities. The deployment of the National Guard in Illinois has been…
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