St. Louis region’s strategic advantages support global logistics growth
$3B airport terminal expansion and I-70 upgrades expected to enhance regional freight capabilities The strategic advantages of the St. Louis region for global logistics and freight operations were in the spotlight on June 6 at FreightWeekSTL 2025. Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, a virtual panel session featured Zach Wilfley, who discussed the…
Read MoreIllegal immigrant gets 12 years in prison for his part in India-based fraud targeting elderly victims across the Midwest
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – An illegal immigrant from India got 12 years in prison for his role in an imposter scam that defrauded elderly victims in three states out of more than $400,000. In February, a federal jury convicted Nirav B. Patel, 44, an Indian citizen, of one count of conspiracy to commit wire…
Read MoreLewis and Clark collecting donations for STL tornado victims
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting a Disaster Relief Drive for victims of the recent tornado in St. Louis now through June 30, through its volunteer effort known as “Trailblazers Give Back.” Donations from team members and the public will be collected at the Campus Safety office, located at Elm/Godfrey Road at the North…
Read More‘Clean Slate’ Act to seal nonviolent criminal records loses in race against time
But the sponsor says the bill in Illinois could be brought back by the fall, or even sooner By REILLY COOK and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The “Clean Slate” Act, which could have sealed thousands and potentially millions of nonviolent criminal records in Illinois, had bipartisan support but failed…
Read MoreUnder bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
Images obtained by ISP would not be accessible by FOIA By JADE AUBREY and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A bill passed in this year’s legislative session would rewrite the definition of a “forcible felony” to allow Illinois State Police to use images obtained from automatic license plate readers…
Read MoreMetro Transit announces security gate change after CMT’s virtual ‘Candid Conversation with Commuters’ event
Citizens for Modern Transit hosted a virtual “Candid Conversation with Commuters” event on June 5, 2025, in response to transit riders concerns and frustrations with the rollout of new safety and security measures tied to Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan (SPP). The forum provided an opportunity for transit riders, stakeholders and members of the community…
Read MoreDewey’s Pizza locations to host ‘Give Back Night’ on June 12 to support STL tornado relief
Dewey’s Pizza is stepping up to support the St. Louis community with a market-wide Give Back Night in response to the tornado that struck the region on May 16. From 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, Dewey’s will donate 20 percent of all sales from eight area locations to the Gateway Region YMCA’s Tornado…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois promotes Jason Klein to Electric Operations VP
Ameren Illinois recently announced the promotion of Jason Klein to vice president of Electric Operations and Technical Services, according to Ameren Illinois Chairman and President Lenny Singh. Klein, a mechanical engineer, has been with the company for nearly 30 years. In his role, he will be responsible for leading the company’s electric modernization program and…
Read MoreGlen Carbon’s ‘Village of Rock N’ Coal’ plans finalized, sponsors announced
Homecoming, community-wide event happening June 13-14 Plans have been finalized for homecoming, a community-wide event happening on Main Street in Glen Carbon, Ill. This year’s theme, “Village of Rock N’ Coal,” takes place over two days with carnival rides, great music, food and fun for the entire family. Happening Father’s Day Weekend on Friday, June…
Read MoreFrom high school to high pay: Freight careers explored during FreightWeekSTL
Career opportunities in rail, barge, trucking, and engineering The dynamic and diverse career opportunities available across the freight industry – including opportunities related to the construction of multimodal infrastructure – were the focus of a virtual panel discussion during FreightWeekSTL 2025. Panelists included Adam Mahlandt, general manager, Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis; Bill…
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