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Urology of St. Louis receives award for high vasectomy success rates

Award based on patient use of new mail in testing kits Urology of St. Louis (USL), the largest private urologic group in St. Louis and the Metro East recently received a national “High Compliance” award based on the number of patients who did mail in follow-up tests after having a vasectomy procedure. The award was…

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City of Belleville receives Economic Development award from Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois

The City of Belleville was awarded the Economic Development Award from the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois at their 40th Annual Dinner on Mar. 28, 2023. This award was presented for the city’s efforts in securing the former Lindenwood University property, and restructuring this facility into the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus, which…

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Madison County sends notices of property tax multipliers

Madison County taxpayers will soon receive postcards with a notice of new assessed property market values. “At this time of year, the Board of Review mails notices of changes in the multiplier, which results in changes in the assessed valuation,” Madison County Board of Review Chair Phil Taylor said. Every year, the Illinois Department of…

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Duckworth announces $750,000 for water infrastructure improvements in Sesser

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently announced that $750,000 she secured through a Fiscal Year 2022 Congressionally Directed Spending Request will be sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the City of Sesser for the rehabilitation of its sanitary sewer collection system. The funding Duckworth requested will be used to update and renovate the…

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First-year SIUE student Tawdros shares story of empowerment, entrepreneurial passion

“SIUE gives me a voice and encourages me to pursue my interests and aspirations,” shared Joyce Tawdros, first-year business marketing student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Tawdros’ passion for entrepreneurship and her appreciation for the women who came before her drives her to succeed. Throughout the month of March, SIUE has celebrated Women’s History Month.…

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Archford® celebrates 10 years in business as independent wealth management firm

Independent wealth management firm Archford® is celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving the financial planning needs of individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the St. Louis Metro-East region. “The past decade is a true testament to Archford’s® passion for taking care of families at every stage of life. I couldn’t be more proud of…

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Senate advances bill to log abuse cover-ups in state health care registry

Individuals with substantiated complaints would be barred from employment in healthcare By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A measure spurred by reports of abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday and will head to the House. The bill would prohibit health care workers who have been…

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IDOT $200 million investment announced for freight mobility improvements throughout Illinois

IDOT grants to create economic opportunity, improve safety and quality of life Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today to announce a nearly $200 million investment in 22 projects that will improve the movement of freight throughout the state, creating jobs and economic opportunity while…

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