Bell Insurance Solutions hires new employee
Bell Insurance Solutions recently hired Tricia Grothaus as its new client support representative. Grothaus (shown) will be responsible for providing necessary assistance and support when offering the agency’s clients a wide range of insurance solutions. She will ensure customers have accurate and relevant product information to make all buying decisions. Grothaus has more than 15 years…
Read MoreTwo IDOT projects earn top regional awards
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has singled out the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail project and the Interstate 55-Lake Shore Drive interchange reconstruction for top honors among Midwest states in the America’s Transportation Awards. Announced Wednesday by the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials, the America’s Transportation…
Read MoreTax bill installment due in Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE- Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser is reminding taxpayers that the second installment of their tax bill is coming due. “With the holiday weekend approaching, I want to remind everyone that the second of four tax installments will be due Sept. 5,” Slusser said. “Our office is closed Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day, but…
Read MoreHightower sets retirement from Mannie Jackson Center
Dr. Ed Hightower says he will retire from the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation in Edwardsville effective Dec. 1. The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities opened its doors in 2015, with the mission of creating communities that embrace respect, dignity, understanding and forgiveness among people of different cultures, races, and religion, and…
Read MorePenn National Gaming secures approval of Pinnacle acquisition in Missouri
Penn National Gaming Inc., parent company of Argosy Casino in Alton and Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights, Mo.,, says the company has received approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission in connection with its pending acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. The completion of the proposed transaction is contingent on receipt of additional regulatory approvals, as well…
Read MoreSIUE alumnus gives $1 million to engineering program
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Student Design Center will feature the name of a distinguished alumnus who has contributed a total of $1 million, as well as the names of two of his most inspiring educators. Civil engineering alumnus Ed Grady ‘72 recognized how the SDC would raise the national profile of…
Read MoreCUB issues caution on ‘green plans’ marketed by alternative electricity suppliers
The Citizens Utility Board says consumers should be wary of Illinois’ electric market: “green plans” peddled by alternative electricity suppliers. The watchdog group encouraged Illinoisans to visit CUBHelpCenter.com, where they can get CUB’s free “Guide to Renewable Energy Plans” emailed to them and sign a petition for stronger consumer protections in Illinois’ electric market. “Nearly…
Read MoreNew law allows marijuana instead of opioids for pain management
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday signed the Alternatives to Opioids Act of 2018, adding those who might otherwise seek opioids for pain management to the list of those eligible for medical marijuana. “This law will give thousands of Illinoisans who struggle with the negative side effects of opioids, including harmful addiction, another choice to manage…
Read MoreMadison County judge appointed to state bar councils
Associate Judge Martin J. Mengarelli of Madison County has been appointed to two section councils of the Illinois State Bar Association for the 2018/19 year. Judge Mengarelli was appointed to both the Child Law Section Council and the Tort Law Section Council. “Section councils and committees are the backbone of the ISBA,” said James F.…
Read MoreTickets go on sale for public for The Hett’s season at McKendree University
A well-known Chicago comedy troupe will launch the 2018-2019 season at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University. The Hett’s upcoming season will feature a variety of music, modern dance, family-friendly entertainment, films and speakers. Preview the season at theHett.com. Tickets will be available to the public at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 29…
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