Stuart-backed obstetrician loan-forgiveness bill signed
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, says a newly signed bill that she supported expands access to obstetricians in the state. Stuart applauded the signing of SB 3017 into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on May 17. The new law expands eligibility for loan forgiveness programs for obstetricians and certain other obstetric healthcare professionals who…
Read MoreCNB Bank Shares Inc. seats board members, officers for coming year
The stockholders of CNB Bank Shares Inc. have re-elected the incumbent board of directors for the ensuing year. The board held its annual meeting on Monday, April 25, in CNB’s corporate headquarters in Carlinville. In addition to receiving a report on the past year’s performance, stockholders re-elected to the parent company board: James Ashworth, Judith…
Read MoreIllinois teachers’ union calls for support in wake of recent shootings
By JOSH CHESTER, Public News Service As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, texas, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers’ unions across Illinois and America are pushing lawmakers, for stricter gun control measures and mental health support for teachers and students. Kathi Griffin, president of the Illinois Education Association, which…
Read MoreHospitals, others honored for work by RiverBend Growth Association
From left, Alton Memorial Hospital President Dave Braasch and OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dennis Sands accept awards from Alan Meyer, board member from the RiverBend Growth Association. OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center, Alton Memorial Hospital and several other groups and individuals were honored this week at the Chamber…
Read MorePartnership between KC, St. Louis region supports I-70 corridor improvements
Interstate 70 near Wentzville, Mo., west of St. Louis. A long-range vision to reconstruct Interstate 70 into a high-capacity corridor between St. Louis and Kansas City is getting some priority, thanks to a new partnership. The Kansas City SmartPort and the St. Louis Regional Freightway this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to demonstrate their…
Read MoreGolf, entertainment project unveiled in Edwardsville
The first look at a planned golf and entertainment park was unveiled Friday. A group of local and national investors have formed Park North Development, LLC to bring the project to Edwardsville. They include Scott Plocher, president of Highland-based Plocher Construction Co., Inc. and Christopher Byron, managing partner for the Edwardsville-based law firm Byron Carlson…
Read MoreAlton Main Street announces return of Night Market on Broadway
The 2022 season of the Night Market will be held every Thursday night in June and July from 7 to 10 p.m. inside Jacoby Arts Center located at 627 E. Broadway, as well as the neighboring parking lot, which borders the new Flock food truck park, Alton Main Street has announced. Visitors are able to…
Read MoreAmeristar Casino air-conditioning retrofit deemed a first in nation
When the motor of a 1,500-ton chiller at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles failed, Integrated Facility Services was contracted on a first-of-its-kind retrofit in North America. The casino’s chillers provide air conditioning to the 130,000-square-foot casino and numerous restaurants, bars and an entertainment venue. Going without air conditioning would have been a major loss of…
Read MoreKaskaskia College picks directors for student services, public safety
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees this month named three people to key positions. Trustees approved the appointment of KC’s Dean of Enrollment Services, Amy Troutt, to the college’s vice president of Student Services position, effective May 23. She is replacing Dr. Susan Batchelor, who is retiring after 12 years with the college on June…
Read MoreIllinois State Police steps up efforts to protect emergency responders on road
A newly created task force has begun meeting to find ways to better protect emergency responders on the road. The Illinois Move Over Early Warning Task Force was created to study new technologies and early warning systems available to protect law enforcement and emergency responders. Lead by the Illinois State Police, the task force will…
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