Hospital obtains new equipment for urinary tract abnormalities
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is now offering cystoscopy procedures after purchasing new equipment to allow for the non-invasive procedure to be offered to patients. Cystoscopy is a urological procedure that allows a urologist to exam the lining of the bladder and urethra. This type of outpatient procedure is a non-invasive way to detect for…
Read MoreActors sought for Vintage Voices auditions in Alton
The Vintage Voices committee has set an audition date for the 2019 edition of Vintage Voices to “Keep History Alive.” Auditions will be held Saturday July 20, at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 10 E. Third St. in Alton. Actors wanting to audition should arrive anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will do a…
Read MoreIllinois American Water diversity lead is recognized for achievement
Rhonda Carter Adams, Illinois American Water’s Diversity Lead, was recognized by Who’s Who Diversity in Color in the Most Intriguing People category. Who’s Who is an annual publication that documents and celebrates the achievements of all people of color in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Along with recognition at an awards ceremony in St. Louis…
Read MoreAlton car show set for Sunday, June 30
Alton’s 22nd annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show, which was postponed by flooding, has been reset for this Sunday, June 30. The event will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., and typically attracts 200 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse on Third, Fourth, State and Belle streets.…
Read MoreO’Fallon meeting to discuss impact of several new laws
A wide range of topics, from the new marijuana law to taxes, are expected to be discussed in a town hall meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at O’Fallon City Hall. The purpose of the public is to provide updates on city business and answer questions from the St. Clair County community. The…
Read MoreDisaster agencies to open local flood-assistance center
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced several state agencies will join various non-profit and private sector organizations at a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) that will be open Sunday, June 30, to make it easier for people affected by the 2019 spring flooding to access disaster-related relief services and information. “Anyone affected by this devastating flood…
Read MoreHSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals honors program graduates
HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals held a Professional Development Transition Ceremony and reception for 12 registered nurses who completed the RN Residency Program and five graduates of St. Elizabeth’s new Patient Care Tech program. “As teaching facilities, the HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals continue to expand professional development opportunities to offer innovative, high-quality clinical programs…
Read MoreFirst Co Bancorp Inc. and FCB Banks to acquire Columbia National Bank
First Co Bancorp Inc., Collinsville, and Columbia Bancshares Inc., Columbia, announced Tuesday they have entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement for FCB to acquire Columbia’s subsidiary bank, Columbia National Bank in Columbia, Ill. Immediately following the stock purchase, Columbia National Bank, or CNB, will be merged into FCB’s subsidiary bank, FCB Banks, Collinsville. The…
Read MoreGovernor signs bill, Illinois now 11th state to legalize cannabis
On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act into law, making Illinois the 11th state to legalize cannabis. Illinois will become the second state to legalize cannabis possession via the legislative process and the first to legalize retail sales legislatively. The Marijuana Policy Project worked closely with legislators and the governor’s…
Read MoreGreensfelder law firm CEO dies in bicycle accident
Timothy R. Thornton, the chief executive officer and president of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., died Sunday, June 23, 2019, as the result of a bicycle accident. He was 64 years old. “This is a huge loss for the Greensfelder family,” Greensfelder Chief Operating Officer Heather L. Henry said. “Tim was an inspiring and widely…
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