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Eaton employee forces IAM union to abandon illegal termination, fine threats
Worker’s legal team still pressing labor board to prosecute union officials for threatening workers who opposed union membership St. Louis, MO (February 21, 2025) – Robert Jacobs, an employee of power management firm Eaton Corporation at its Troy, Illinois, facility, has forced International Association of Machinists (IAM) union officials to back off their threats to fire…
Read MoreUSPS announces pending departure of Postmaster DeJoy
The United States Postal Service recently announced that Louis DeJoy, America’s 75th Postmaster General, had notified the Postal Service Board of Governors that it is time for them to begin the process of identifying his successor. The Governors of the Postal Service, working with key stakeholders, will now begin the process of identifying an appropriate…
Read MoreMadison County offering matching Clean Communities Litter Grant
Madison County recently announced $25,000 in funding to be awarded from its new Clean Communities Litter Grant program. “We wanted to do something to get people more involved in helping to keep their communities clean,” Chairman Chris Slusser said. “For the past five years we’ve offered citizens litter kits to assist in keeping communities clean…
Read MoreEast St. Louis nonprofits awarded Tree Equity Grants to boost community tree canopy
Local nonprofits Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation (JJKF) and Lansdowne UP have been awarded subgrants by The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). The subgrants, ($ 499,632.94) and ($ 280,120.50), respectively, are awarded to improve the community tree canopy. The three-year subgrants, launched in the first quarter of 2025, are used for projects that increase the…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s recognized as ‘Sustainability Champion’
Recognized for “exceptional efforts” in environmental stewardship, OSF Saint Anthony’s honored for being the best in the 11-state Midwest region that includes over 500 hospitals OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center recently announced that it has received the Sustainability Champion Award in recognition for exceptional efforts in environmental stewardship and sustainable health care practices. The…
Read MoreAlton’s next ‘What’s Up Downtown’ set for Feb. 26
Alton Main Street’s quarterly information exchange, called “What’s Up Downtown,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the iMerge Community Center, located in the Riverbender building at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton, Ill. The public is invited to learn the latest news regarding developments in Alton’s historic downtown district,…
Read More‘Uncertainty’ is the theme of recent ag economy hearing
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek During the past two decades, Illinois corn and soybean farmer Rodney Weinzierl’s conservation practices led to fewer crop insurance payments to his family and lower loss ratios. The third-generation farmer from Stanford said he believes practices such as no-till and cover crops have reduced risk on farms, specifically by making…
Read MoreHighland woman pleads guilty to selling counterfeit designer cosmetics, purses and accessories
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A Highland woman admitted in federal court to trafficking counterfeit designer goods and infringing on registered trademarks by selling items she imported from overseas through her business. The counterfeit items included cosmetics, purses, clothing, and accessories with well-known trademarks from high-end brands. Emily Montegna, 38, pleaded guilty to one count…
Read MoreGateway Apprenticeship Hub surpasses midway milestone toward apprenticeship goal
The Gateway Apprenticeship Hub has reached a major milestone, enrolling its 390th apprentice, exceeding the halfway point toward its goal of 750 apprentices. This achievement highlights the Hub’s mission to enhance career opportunities and address workforce needs in education, healthcare, and bioscience throughout the St. Louis region. Launched in 2022 with funding from the…
Read MoreGambling disorder screening, awareness session is focus of March 11 ‘Lunch & Learn’
Informative session on how to recognize the signs of problem gambling In the United States, about 2.5 million adults meet the criteria for severe gambling disorder, and another 5-8 million have mild or moderate problems, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The NCPG also estimates that the annual national social cost of…
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