CMT to host ‘Candid Online Conversation’ with Metro Transit officials on June 8
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is hosting a “Candid Online Conversation” with Metro Transit officials via Zoom on Thursday, June 8, at noon. Registration is required and can be completed online at www.cmt-stl.org. Those interested in submitting a question in advance of the forum can do so via Citizens for Modern Transit’s social media channels…
Read MoreMM&R’s Litzenburg recognized on Public Interest Law Initiative’s 2023 Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll
Shareholder Deanna L. Litzenburg has been chosen as one of five individuals for recognition on the Public Interest Law Initiative’s (PILI) 2023 Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll. The five honorees will be recognized at PILI’s Annual Pro Bono Reception on June 21, 2023, in Chicago. The annual reception celebrates the inspiring and life-changing pro bono…
Read MoreSt. Louis area students learn about high-paying career opportunities in transportation, logistics
The St. Louis Regional Freightway welcomed 16 high school students, their school chaperones, and others on May 23 for a special FreightWeekSTL riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River that highlighted the Ag Coast of America. Several industry professionals talked to the students about the many career opportunities in construction, transportation and logistics, and gave…
Read MoreIDOI announces ‘online only’ applications, payments for all Insurance Producer, Agent Licensing
Beginning July 1, 2023, paper applications and checks will no longer be accepted The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) is expanding its online-only application and payment process for insurance producer and agent licensing across all license types. Beginning July 1, 2023, initial license applications, renewal applications, and payments must be submitted through the National Insurance…
Read MoreState board of education looking for new providers in preschool ‘deserts’
Agency looks to open 5,000 new slots in underserved communities By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. JB Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill lawmakers just passed, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking applicants for some of the new money contained in that bill. ISBE is…
Read MoreL&C Adult Education high school graduation set for June 8
Illinois State Representative Amy Elik will be the keynote speaker at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education high school graduation, formerly GED® graduation, on June 8. Elik sponsored the bill that recognizes a general education degree (GED®) as a State of Illinois High School Diploma. It went into law Jan. 1 of this…
Read More‘On the Move’ art installation recently unveiled at Belleville Transit Center
Shown in the photo from the left, Executive Director of Citizens for Modern Transit Kim Cella, Belleville Mayor Patty Gregory, Managing Director of St. Clair County Transit District Ken Sharkey and award-winning architect and artist Gary Karasek recently gathered for the community unveiling of an art installation at the Belleville Transit Center. The piece created…
Read MoreFormer Route 66 West End Service Station set for re-opening as Edwardsville welcome center, museum
Retrofitted Route 66 service station opens June 9 A piece of Route 66 history in Edwardsville is coming back to life as a Mother Road interpretive center with the grand opening of the West End Service Station, 620 St. Louis St., on Friday, June 9. Local officials will celebrate the grand opening of the…
Read MoreMontana Sinn appointed as member of ISBA Young Lawyers Division section
Montana L. Sinn, associate at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., was recently appointed as Member of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council for 2023-2024. Sinn focuses her practice in litigation. Prior to joining MM&R, she was a legal intern for the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Illinois, as well as a…
Read MoreHSHS announces new leadership roles at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
HSHS has announced the appointment of Chris Klay, president and CEO of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill., to serve in an additional leadership role as president and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Ill. Klay succeeds John Ludwig, who is stepping away from his role due to his health. “I am…
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