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Simmons 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…

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Changes 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…

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SIUE’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…

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IDOT 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…

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SWIC 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…

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The 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…

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Home 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…

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SIU 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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