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Home sales figures trending upward in Metro East

  SHILOH — The Realtors Association of Southwestern Illinois released the May 2016 housing statistics today, with St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties all reporting a higher number of home sales in May 2016 compared to April 2016. Realtors in St. Clair County also sold 14.3 percent more homes this May compared to last May…

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The Hett prepares for upcoming performance season

  LEBANON — The 2016-2017 season at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts celebrates the arts with a multicultural line up of performers hailing from Ireland to Inner Mongolia, as well as a bestselling author and family favorites. “’McKendree Presents’ is the premiere arts and culture series in Southern Illinois. Each year we aim…

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Growth Corp recognized by U.S. Small Business Administration for outstanding lending performance

  SPRINGFIELD – Growth Corp, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Springfield, was recently named Illinois’ 504 Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA empowers the organization to marshal the 504 lending program to small businesses throughout Illinois and parts of Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, and Kentucky. The award represents Growth Corp’s…

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CNB Bank & Trust plans night at Busch Stadium

  CNB Bank & Trust branches are again offering discounted tickets for sale for the official CNB Night at Busch Stadium, Saturday night July 16, the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Miami Marlins. The game is a Cardinal promotional game and the first 30,000 fans over 16 years of age will receive a 2006 World…

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IMPACT Strategies hires Andrew Speraneo as project estimator

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Construction-management firm IMPACT Strategies has hired Andrew Speraneo as a project estimator. He began work at the company’s Fairview Heights office last month. Speraneo is a resident of Troy, Ill. Speraneo has 10 years’ experience as an estimator and senior project manager overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction, infrastructure, and tenant build-out…

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East St. Louis lands $250,000 for housing security systems

WASHINGTON – The Housing Authority of East St. Louis is getting $250,000 for the installation of camera security systems and security lighting at Roosevelt Homes. It is the second grant awarded to the city through the Emergency Safety and Security grant program. In FY 2015, $250,000 went to security measures necessary to address crime and…

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Holiday Inn Express touts efficient stays as it opens in Troy, Ill.

  TROY – InterContinental Hotels Group will open a new-build 75-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Troy on Thursday, and the public is invited for a peek. A private ribbon-cutting ceremony with Illinois state Rep. Charlie Meier and Mayor Allen Adomite will be followed by a hotel open house for the business community from 4:30…

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Alton Memorial on way to eighth ambulance, thanks to Duck Pluckers

A group of supporters enjoyed a near perfect evening during the June 4 Duck Pluckers Ball at Nilo Farms in Brighton. Pictured from left to right are Sportsman host Steve Cousley, Ramona and Dr. Jim Brown, Eileen Petito and Dr. Larry Huels, Erma Maloney, Dottie and Joe Pogue, Carol Powers and Don Kozeny.   ALTON…

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RideFinders touts ridesharing for more green air quality days

  RideFinders, the regional organization that promotes ridesharing, is urging motorists to be mindful of driving habits during the summer when air quality must be closely monitored. Along with longer summer days come warmer temperatures, more sunlight, more ultraviolet radiation and more stagnant air. This causes ozone pollution, which is formed by chemical reactions, and…

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