LOCAL BUSINESS HEADLINES
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Three senior housing projects in Metro East among those qualifying for tax credits
Three senior living projects in Metro East are among several in Illinois to be included in $28 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits... -
Flooding delays arrival of replicas of Columbus' ships in Grafton
High water levels on the Mississippi River have delayed the Grafton arrival of the Nina and Pinta replica ships. The ships are now planned to dock... -
New law provides relief to workers exposed to toxic substances
A plan to help workers who have been exposed to toxic substances was signed into law on Friday. State Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr., D-Chicago, sponsored... -
Hospital begins cleaning and restoration of thrift shop following fire
Cleanup measures are underway after a recent fire that damaged a thrift shop at one Metro East hospital. The fire occurred on April 22 at the HSHS... -
Companies get contracts for SIUE infrastructure, tech support
Infrastructure improvements, technological support and recruitment initiatives have been approved by the SIU board for the Edwardsville campus. During its... -
Governor gets measures to address teacher shortage
The Senate passed a series of measures this week aimed at helping alleviate the teacher shortage in Illinois. Senate’s Education Chair state Sen... -
Road project will provide new access to Laclede's Landing
Work to create a new access point to Laclede’s Landing is now underway. The newly extended Lucas Avenue is expected to be open by Memorial Day. The...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Illinois American Water employee selected for leadership institute
Belleville-based Illinois American Water Co.’s Padma Paan is one of only 54 individuals accepted into the Water Environment Federation’s Water... -
Edwardsville engineer recognized for work on MLK Bridge project
Jerilyn Hassard, an engineer with Modjeski and Master's Edwardsville office, has received the 2019 “Innovative Transportation Award” from WTS St... -
SIUE alumnus honored with prestigious Order of Lincoln Award
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing alumnus Edgar J. Curtis has been named among six recipients of the Order of Lincoln... -
SIUE’s Lubsch named Fellow in Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s Lisa Lubsch has been named a Fellow in the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group. A...
Simmons Hanly Conroy Employee Golf Tournament to support children
A scene from last year’s golf tourney. Boys and Girls Club of Alton named beneficiary of 15th Annual Simmons Employee Foundation Golf Tournament
Simmons Hanly Conroy says the 15th Annual Simmons Employee Foundation (SEF) Golf Tournament will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Alton, an organization dedicated to enabling young people to reach their full potential as responsible, productive and caring citizens.