HSHS Medical Group orthopaedic and sports medicine teams relocating
On Jan. 10, physicians and providers from HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care – St. Elizabeth’s orthopaedic surgery, hand surgery and sports medicine will be relocating to HSHS Medical Group Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine – O’Fallon. The new office is 670 Pierce Blvd. in O’Fallon. The doctors and providers who will be moving are: Richard Derby,…
Read MoreOSF Healthcare asks people to refrain from coming in for asymptomatic tests
With the rise of COVID-19 infections primarily among the unvaccinated, OSF HealthCare is asking members of communities it serves to refrain from coming to its facilities for asymptomatic and close contact testing. The various locations include OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. “Right now all across the nation, we’re seeing a huge surge in…
Read MoreSchnucks, customers donate $125,000 to help tornado victims
100 percent of donations to go to the American Red Cross Schnuck Markets Inc. and the American Red Cross said Schnucks customers and the company donated $125,000 to support Midwest tornado victims. Schnucks’ week-long “Round up at the Register” campaign concluded on Dec. 19 and allowed customers to choose to round up their grocery purchase…
Read MoreAmeren rate hike to take effect first of the year
A rate hike authorized by the Illinois Commerce Commission on Dec. 13 takes effect this week for Ameren Illinois. The ICC voted 4-1 to grant Ameren a $57,609,000 “formula” rate hike for delivery service, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The rate case began last April, when Ameren announced it had requested to increase the utility’s delivery…
Read MoreContractors made holidays brighter for Violence Prevention Center clients
Stacy Friederich, left, chair of the Southern Illinois Builders Association Leadership Development Council; and Donna Richter, right, CEO, SIBA, present toys and cash donation to Melissa Tutterow, center, director of development, Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois The Southern Illinois Builders Association Leadership Development Council wrapped up 2021 with a donation of $1,930 and several…
Read MoreNew spa and salon opens in O’Fallon
Michelle Venne has opened a new spa and salon, Southern Serenity, in O’Fallon, Ill. “The mission of our spa is to create an atmosphere where you will find your inner peace and beauty while leaving feeling relaxed and rejuvenated,” Venne said. “At Southern Serenity, we practice mindful and conscious touch as well as provide all…
Read MoreIt’s after Christmas: Here’s where you can take the tree in Madison County
People can complete their holiday cleanup by recycling Christmas trees at various locations across Madison County. “Rather than toss the tree in the trash, take it to a recycling location,” Building and Zoning Administrator Chris Doucleff said. In coordination with Madison County Building and Zoning, townships and municipalities throughout the county will provide 34 drop-off…
Read MoreMascoutah schools named assistant superintendent
The board of Mascoutah School District 19 has appointed Mascoutah High School Principal Brandon Woodrome as assistant superintendent beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Woodrome will take over for Cindy Presnell, who is retiring at the end of this current school year. In September, Woodrome was recognized as High School Principal of the Year from…
Read MoreNext phase of construction to begin on City Foundry STL
New + Found, the developer of City Foundry STL in St. Louis, recently completed financing for City Foundry STL Phase 2, and is moving forward with construction. The $125 million development will include a 14-story, 272-unit residential tower, an 83,000-square-foot office building, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 481-car parking garage. City Foundry…
Read MoreRenovations on state Capitol underway; Senate will make temporary move
Price tag for north wing renovation is $224 million By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com Renovations are underway on the north wing of the Illinois Capitol. Plans include the construction of an underground parking garage, elimination of the circle drive on the north side of the Capitol and the addition of a new entry…
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