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Jet Aviation acquires Ideal Aviation’s FBO and hangars at St. Louis Downtown Airport
Jet Aviation has completed its acquisition of Ideal Aviation at St. Louis Downtown Airport and will merge its full-service FBO and hangars into Jet Av... -
Shimkus to honor retiring state Sen. Haine
Congressman John Shimkus, R, Illinois-15, will be making a special flag presentation to state Sen. William R. "Bill" Haine, D-Alton, at 10 a.m. on Thu... -
Trump to campaign for Bost in Murphysboro
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost says President Donald Trump plans to visit Southern Illinois for a campaign rally in Murphsyboro on Saturday, Oct. 27. Bost, who r... -
CEO transition plan announced by Midland States Bancorp
Midland States Bancorp Inc. announced that Leon J. Holschbach will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the banking company on Dec.... -
Centerstone receives $2 million grant toward health care in Southern Illinois
Centerstone, a national behavioral health-care provider, has been awarded a $2 million annual grant for two years from the Substance Abuse and Mental... -
Taxpayer Revolt Rally planned in Collinsville
A Republican-led “Taxpayer Revolt Rally” is being planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Collinsville. Annie Frey, a lifetime Madison County r... -
We The People to open first crowdfunding U.S. brick-and-mortar store in St. louis
We The People, which calls itself the world’s only multichannel crowdfunding retail chain and community, will open its first U.S.-based brick-and-mort...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Delta Dental of Illinois names Maples president and CEO
The board of Delta Dental of Illinois recently named John Maples, a former Delta Dental of Illinois board member and veteran sales and marketing profe... -
Doctors honored at Alton Memorial physicians dinner
Alton Memorial Hospital honored several physicians at the annual Physician’s Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 28. The top recognition went to Dr. Juri McD... -
Midland States Bank names director of community and economic development
Midland States Bank, which has multiple locations in Southern llinois and St. Louis, has promoted David Noble to director of community and economic de... -
Berg, Gianaris to be honored by fellow lawyers for volunteerism
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will recognize the Tenth Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono Week and celebrate the Madison County a...
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Beyond the Finish Line: 10th Annual Miles for Meso 5K Goes the Distance for Mesothelioma Victims and their Families
Race celebrates most successful event to date with more than 1,300 participants and $30,000 raised for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Alton, Ill. (Oct. 10, 2018) – When Washington State resident Diana Stewart crossed the finish line during the 10th Annual Miles for Meso 5K in Alton, Illinois, it was quite the accomplishment. Not only did it mean she finished the challenging course through the hills of Downtown Alton, it meant she had continued to keep a promise made to her late husband several years ago.