Republic Services acquires Alton area-based Sanders Waste Systems
After providing waste collection services to customers in Alton, Ill., and its surrounding areas since 1936, Robert “Bob” Sanders Waste System has sold their business to Republic Services. In a notice released by Republic Services on Friday, the company shared details with its “newest customers” regarding the sale and continued services. Details of note for…
Read MorePritzker administration issues second wave of cannabis dispensary licenses
177 total licenses have been awarded to 100 percent social equity applicants; further expanding Illinois’ historic cannabis program Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued 28 additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in three lotteries for 185 licenses on Friday, July 29, 2022. These…
Read MoreSIUE’s WSIE 88.7 FM sees resurgence, named among top three in Reader’s Choice poll
WSIE 88.7 The Sound, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 50,000-watt radio station for more than 50 years, is enjoying a resurgence in the St. Louis region thanks in large part to its unique blend of stress-free music. WSIE has been named a top three radio station in St. Louis for two consecutive years in St. Louis…
Read MorePritzker and Raoul announce next steps in combating opioid epidemic
Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul have announced the next steps in the historic national $26 billion opioid settlement agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and one manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson. “As this emergency has stolen the lives of thousands of residents, the state…
Read MoreChestnut helps prepare students for back-to-school with supplies giveaway
Chestnut Health Systems™ MetroLink team is partnering with St Clair County Transit District to host a back-to-school event. Anyone who needs back-to-school supplies can stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at the 5th and Missouri station (150 N. 6th Street, East St. Louis, Ill.). During the event, designed to…
Read MoreCenterstone’s Carol Bean promoted to chief financial officer
Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, has promoted Carol Bean to chief financial officer effective August 1, 2022. Bean joined the long-established nonprofit in 2014 and most recently served as vice president of finance and assistant treasurer. As chief financial officer, she will manage Centerstone’s revenues of more than $295 million…
Read MoreSIUE Professor Emerita Allison Funk joins coveted Guggenheim Fellows list
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Allison Funk, professor emerita in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English Language and Literature, has joined an illustrious list of 180 outstanding scientists, writers, scholars and artists who have been appointed out of nearly 2,500 applicants as 2022 Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients were selected by the John Simon…
Read MoreAttorneys recognized at annual Illinois Defense Council meeting, awards luncheon
Shown, from left: Laura Beasley, Branden Brooks, Meghan Kane and Jennifer Maloney. Baker Sterchi attorneys Laura Beasley, Meghan Kane, Jennifer Maloney and Branden Brooks were recognized at the recent Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. The luncheon was held to celebrate the installation of the organization’s new officers and directors, the appointment…
Read MoreEast St. Louis declares state of emergency, evacuates Mary Terrace neighborhood
On Saturday, July 30, officials from the East Side Health District and Mayor Robert Eastern III announced an immediate evacuation of residents living in the area of the Mary Terrace Neighborhood due to possible health repercussions relating to prolonged exposure to the flood waters. According to the Centers for Disease Control, exposure to contaminated flood…
Read MoreDamage to MetroLink transit system estimated at $18 to $20 million
Estimated damage totals of between $18-20 Million are due to record rainfall and flash flooding Metro Transit teams and contractors are working around the clock to continue to assess damages and make repairs to restore train service to the MetroLink light rail system west of the Central West End Station following the record rainfall and…
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