Schrimpf named 2020 campaign chair for United Way’s Southwest Illinois Division
Matt Schrimpf, president of Piasa Enterprises Inc., has been named campaign chair for the Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “United Way supports an entire network of local nonprofits that help meet the varied, interconnected needs of people in our community,” Schrimpf said. “I am honored to do my part in…
Read MoreFirst Mid names regional community bank president for new banking center
First Mid Bank & Trust has welcomed Chris Frein as a regional community bank president. Before joining First Mid, Frein served as chief lending officer at Stifel Bank. With 30 years of banking experience, Frein will be responsible for supporting and strengthening lending relationships in Clayton, Mo., and its surrounding areas. Frein and his team…
Read MoreFairview Heights mayor tells businesses to comply with restrictions
By RANDY PIERCE tribune@heraldpubs.com Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky issued a letter to local businesses this month reminding them of the importance of complying with the restrictions set forth concerning the coronavirus pandemic and the negative possibilities that could occur if the situation worsens. The month of July has seen a surge in the number…
Read MorePritzker warns of return to restrictions in counties with growing infections
Jobless numbers taper off but remain historically high By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday traveled to two of the four counties in Illinois that are now in danger of having to reimpose economic restrictions because of rising COVID-19 numbers, warning that bars, restaurants and other businesses could…
Read MoreLawrence Group announces 2020 promotions
St. Louis-based Lawrence Group, one of the largest building design, development, and project delivery firms, is announcing three promotions: Julie Steffens (right in photo) has been promoted to principal and director of interior design. Steffens co-leads Lawrence Group’s education practice. Steffens brings a collaborative leadership style and said she is passionate about growing long-term client…
Read MorePrenzler wants property tax limit on November ballot
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler is proposing a limit on property tax growth and wants it on the ballot in November. “Property taxes are out of control,” Prenzler said. “I want to give the voters an opportunity to do something about it.” Prenzler is calling a special meeting of the County Board for Wednesday…
Read MoreMore House Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
PHOTO: House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat, is pictured speaking to graduate students in the University of Illinois Springfield’s Public Affairs Reporting program last year at the Statehouse. Two more members of Madigan’s House Democratic caucus have called on him to resign this week. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Lindsey Salvatelli) Growing number…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese honored for helping mothers and newborns affected by opioids
The Woman and Infants Center at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese was recently honored by the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative with an award for taking steps to help mothers and infants affected by opioid use. According to the collaborative, known as ILPQC, overdose is the leading cause of maternal death in Illinois. In fact, the…
Read MoreAttorney says he’ll halt ‘dozen or so’ lawsuits if Legislature meets
PHOTO: Thomas DeVore, a downstate attorney with at least 12 cases pending against the state of Illinois, says he will halt proceedings in each of them if the General Assembly meets in Springfield to address Gov. JB Pritzker’s ongoing management of the novel coronavirus. In an open letter sent to the four legislative leaders Wednesday,…
Read MoreState regulators grill ComEd execs over fraud admission
Utility says $200 million fine to be paid by shareholders, not ratepayers By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Top executives of utility giant Commonwealth Edison faced tough questions from state regulators Wednesday as they publicly apologized for the lobbying scandal that is forcing the company to pay a $200 million criminal fine.…
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