SIBA Leadership Development Council donates proceeds to Caritas Family Solutions
The Southern Illinois Builders Association recently held its Fall Industry Reception and Annual Meeting. In conjunction with this event, the Leadership Development Council held a toy drive with all donations and proceeds to benefit Caritas Family Solutions. Donors received a ticket for each $1 donated and for each donation of a toy, donors received 20…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy garners multiple top rankings from 2023 U.S. News
Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has recognized the firm with a national Tier 1 ranking in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation/Class…
Read MoreChanges to cash bail statute surface before Thursday’s planned adjournment
Measure would need three-fifths support in both houses on session’s final day of 2022 By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Two days before lawmakers were scheduled to adjourn for the year, one of the lead negotiators of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform filed a long-awaited amendment detailing several changes to the landmark cash…
Read MoreBelleville’s Mueller Furniture active in Salvation Army’s Annual Tree of Lights Campaign
With the holidays around the corner, Mueller Furniture wants to make sure all families within the St. Louis area have food on their tables and the resources they need. As a fourth-generation, family-owned local business, the company is participating in The Salvation Army’s annual Tree of Lights campaign. “We are so grateful for the support…
Read MoreSIUE’s Mares releases Problem-Oriented Policing Guide on Gunshot Detection systems
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, released a Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) guide, Gunshot Detection: Reducing Gunfire through Acoustic Technology, in early November, highlighting acoustic gunshot detection systems, which are sensors designed to recognize the acoustic pattern of gunfire. “Gunfire alerts by such systems enable police to respond…
Read MoreIDOT sets December dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise workshops
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in December as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening their skills, growing their business and bidding on state projects. New and existing DBEs, as well as firms interested in becoming certified in the program…
Read MoreSWIC men’s basketball coach Harrington to join St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
After 44 years of coaching, Jay Harrington’s hard work has paid off once again. The Southwestern Illinois College men’s basketball coach has been invited to join the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. Harrington has an 869-507 record at the college. His overall collegiate coaching record stands at 952-549. On top of being inducted into the NJCAA Hall…
Read MoreThe Gori Law Firm gives thanks to first responders, teachers in the community
This holiday season, The Gori Law Firm launched its second Giving Thanks Promotion to recognize the outstanding efforts and dedication of first responders and teachers throughout the country. Throughout November and December, the nationwide, women-led asbestos litigation firm invites participants to nominate deserving police officers, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, education staff, administrators and more, for a…
Read MoreHome Builders Association of Illinois announces management, executive officer
The Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI) recently announced that Pivot Management Professionals has assumed management duties of the association. Pivot’s Sara E. Decatoire, CAE, IOM, has been named HBAI’s executive officer. Decatoire is an experienced association management professional with extensive experience in all aspects of association management and excels at relationship-building and strategic thinking…
Read MoreSIU Law students get real-life experience at Metro East Criminal Justice Clinic
By PETE ROSENBERY SIU Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Law students David Voss and Jordan Blazek-Guinan are gaining an intimate look into the state’s legal system and taking an active role in criminal legal proceedings. During the inaugural semester of the law school’s Metro East Criminal Justice Clinic, Voss and Blazek-Guinan are working in…
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