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A local medical research company now finds itself at the forefront of the global search for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Lindenwood University plans to open its campus, classrooms and residence halls on Aug. 24, for in-person classwork. COVID-19 safety precautions will be deployed.

The Bangert Island Riverfront Transformation project, now named Riverpointe, and it remains on schedule as planned. A priority of phase 1 is to raise ground level up to the 500-year-flood level.

The largest pump track in the country had its grand opening on June 24 in Dardenne Prairie. The 33,000-square-foot track was built inside St. Charles County's 25-acre Youth Activity Park.

The St. Charles County Highway Department is scheduled to repair and replace concrete slabs in the Heritage Landing subdivision July 6–Nov. 25, according to a press release issued by the county June 26.

Two bills have been approved to establish inclusive recreation services, and a coordinator for those services.

O'Fallon has approved a project for reconstruction of a portion of Bramblett Road from Bramblett Hills to to just south of Schnucks.

A newly elected member of the Board of Aldermen took the oath of office at the June 25 meeting.

O'Fallon has proposed connection of the currently dead-ended Old Route N to Sommers Road, as part of preparation for the new South Ridge Shoppes.

O'Fallon has proposed a bill to add language to the city code to implement the use tax approved by city voters on June 2.