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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... -
IDOT to study coordinated signal timing along Route 3 through Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation says it will launch an updated signal coordination and timing study along Illinois Route 3 in Columbia begin... -
California woman pleads guilty here of defrauding thousands of people
A California woman entered a plea Friday in federal court in East St. Louis to defrauding thousands of people in a nationwide telemarketing scam. Cynt... -
Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off heats up the weekend
Alton Main Street will stage the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon until 3 p.m. right on the Mississippi riverfront in the... -
Year-end tax planning seminars offered by Scheffel Boyle CPAs
Scheffel Boyle CPAs will be offering three, year-end tax planning and tax reform update seminars in November to discuss major changes in tax law. The...
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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... -
Dixon receives East St. Louis NAACP Education Award
The East St. Louis Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East...
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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.