LOCAL BUSINESS HEADLINES
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Lanes will close for Route 3 project at Pontoon Road
Substantial lane closures are being planned as part of a project to rebuild the intersection of Illinois Route 3 at Pontoon Road. The Illinois... -
Lindenwood University-Belleville to host open house for prospective students
Lindenwood University-Belleville will hold an open house for prospective undergraduate students Saturday, March 23. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. with... -
Belt calls for paid sick time for organ donors
In a move aimed at encouraging more organ donations, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Cahokia, has teamed with his colleague state Sen. Julie... -
Delegation urges funding for Merchants Bridge
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost is part of a bipartisan delegation of congressional leaders urging U.S. Department of Transportation to provide federal funding... -
Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois names Realtor of Year, others
The Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois honored several members for top awards during its annual awards luncheon. The association awarded... -
Metro-East Sanitary District shifts flood plan into high gear
The Metro-East Sanitary District is preparing for floods to protect residents in the low-lying areas in Madison and St. Clair counties. With the... -
Madison County expects flooding will be minor here
Madison County is keeping an eye on its flood risk this spring, but officials are hopeful areas behind the levees will remain dry. “We were...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Lindenwood professor attends United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women
Lindenwood University-Belleville’s Division Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Dr... -
Former judge joins firm of Gori Julian & Associates in of-counsel role
Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. announced that former judge Randy Kelley has joined the firm as an attorney of counsel. Kelley will be working in the... -
SIUE honors professor with research award
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2020-22 Hoppe Research Professor Award to the School of... -
LeCompte becomes board chair for Illinois Division of United Way
Peggy Lewis LeCompte has been named 2019 auxiliary board chair for the Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis. She succeeds Ryan...
Simmons Hanly Conroy shareholder named to ‘40 Under Forty list
Suvir Dhar Simmons Hanly Conroy is proud to announce Suvir Dhar, a shareholder focusing on mesothelioma litigation, has been named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty list for 2019.
“The firm is very proud of the work Suvir has done and continues to do both in and out of the courtroom,” said Simmons Hanly Conroy Chairman John Simmons. “His dedication to our clients and commitment to serving those in need directly reflects our values. He is well-deserving of this honor and we are proud to have him on our side.”