Supreme Court denies ex-Bear’s efforts to identify accusers
1986 Super Bowl MVP alleged defamation by employees of former Exelon subsidiary; will appeal Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Richard Dent, seated front row left, watches as his lawyer, Paul G. Neilan, argues before the Illinois Supreme Court Wednesday. Dent was seeking to have the identity of a sexual harassment accuser revealed so he can…
Read MoreEducators push back against testing requirements
State board looks to overhaul annual assessments By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Teachers and other education professionals are urging the Illinois State Board of Education to reduce the amount of time students spend on standardized tests each year and to adopt a new testing system that produces more useful information to…
Read MoreStuart: OSHA Amazon investigation leaves unanswered questions
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, on Thursday issued a response to a Hazard Alert Letter issued this week by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding the Dec. 10 tornado that led to the collapse of an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, killing six and injuring others. The letter, issued April 26, found that Amazon…
Read MoreMemorial Hospital locations receive Excellence in Healthcare awards
Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh were recently recognized for outstanding patient experience by national healthcare research leader Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). Memorial Hospital Shiloh received top performer recognition for diagnostic imaging (outpatient); 5-star recognition for outpatient laboratory services and a 4-star award in the Emergency Department. Memorial Hospital Belleville received 5-star awards…
Read MoreHi-Pointe Drive-in opens first location in Illinois, in O’Fallon
Hi-Pointe Drive-In officially opened its first Illinois location Thursday afternoon in O’Fallon. The new location is at 630 W. Highway 50 and, consistent with other locations, will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Hi-Pointe also…
Read MoreYaekel & Associates adds manager for commercial lines
Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services in Belleville has promoted Sharon Castillo to Commercial Lines manager. Yaekel & Associates’ continued, rapid growth established a need for the new position. Castillo will lead, mentor, and train the commercial lines service team. Castillo has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has been with…
Read MoreAfter years of work, levee system in Metro East gets federal accreditation
Dignitaries with Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, Madison County and others gather Wednesday at America’s Central Port in Granite City to announce the formal accreditation of the local levee system, an effort years in the making. After years of efforts, the Metro East Levee System, which consists of five levees in Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe…
Read MoreBank of Hillsboro Edwardsville Branch manager retires
Bank of Hillsboro Edwardsville Branch Manager Lisa Claytor has retired after 10 years with the bank and 40 years within the banking industry. “Throughout the past 10 years with my time at the Edwardsville branch, I have seen so much change and growth within Edwardsville and the banking industry,” Claytor said. “Today, there is a…
Read MoreAdvanced Vision Care adds more locations
Advanced Vision Care is now in O’Fallon atop the city’s new Class A Commercial Building, 50 West, located at 821 W. U.S. Highway 50. Owners Dr. Josh Wilson and Dr. Keith Hamm said they are excited to serve their hometown community. Advanced Vision Care was founded in 2012 in Nashville, Ill., and expanded to Belleville…
Read MorePritzker signs bills aimed at easing teacher shortage; numbers improving
Statewide vacancy rate was 1.5 percent in 2021, according to ISBE By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Wednesday aimed at easing the state’s shortage of teachers and other education professionals, even as a new report shows Illinois just added a record number of new…
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