LOCAL BUSINESS HEADLINES
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O'Fallon meeting to discuss impact of several new laws
A wide range of topics, from the new marijuana law to taxes, are expected to be discussed in a town hall meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July... -
Disaster agencies to open local flood-assistance center
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced several state agencies will join various non-profit and private sector organizations at a... -
HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals honors program graduates
HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals held a Professional Development Transition Ceremony and reception for 12 registered nurses who completed... -
First Co Bancorp Inc. and FCB Banks to acquire Columbia National Bank
First Co Bancorp Inc., Collinsville, and Columbia Bancshares Inc., Columbia, announced Tuesday they have entered into a definitive stock purchase... -
Governor signs bill, Illinois now 11th state to legalize cannabis
On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act into law, making Illinois the 11th state to legalize cannabis... -
Greensfelder law firm CEO dies in bicycle accident
Timothy R. Thornton, the chief executive officer and president of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., died Sunday, June 23, 2019, as the result of a... -
Argosy Casino returns from the flooding in Alton
Argosy Casino, one of Alton's largest employers, announced the reopening of its facility after weeks of closure brought on by one of the biggest...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice adds trial lawyer
Kansas City-headquartered Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, has added Laura K. Beasley to the firm’s Belleville office. Beasley, who joined the firm... -
RiverBend Growth Association announces new members
The RiverBend Growth Association has announced its newest members. They are: • Bluff City Outdoors, a bait and tackle store at 2813 East Broadway... -
Bank exec named to serve on Teachers' Retirement System
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has named Norma Bellcoff, of Edwardsville, to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers’ Retirement System, pending Senate... -
Two honored for service at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently awarded Leah Becker, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of...
Simmons Hanly Conroy Shareholder Pollock elected to ISBA Assembly for Circuit 3
Pollock Simmons Hanly Conroy says Jo Anna Pollock, a shareholder in the Alton-based law firm’s complex litigation department, has been elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly for Circuit 3.
“I am honored to be elected by my peers and humbled to have their overwhelming support,” Pollock said.
Five candidates ran for four positions in Circuit 3. Pollock received more votes than any other candidate in the race.
Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in the state. As a voluntary organization of 28,000 members, the association's primary focus is to assist Illinois lawyers in the practice of law and to promote improvements in the administration of justice.