Registration opens for Fall 2025 session of CMT’s Ten Toes + Transit
12-week sessions integrate walking and transit use to explore area attractions in a social setting Registration has opened for the Fall 2025 session of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toes + Transit program, held in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District. Those interested in taking part in the…
Read MoreCaseworker for foster child who later died had troubling history, documents show
Multiple women said she threatened them and their children By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary A caseworker for an Illinois foster child who later died had orders of protection filed against her by eight women for allegedly harassing, abusing and threatening violence against them. The caseworker, who was employed by Lutheran Child…
Read MoreIAM Union members in St. Louis vote to reject Boeing Defense contract
More than 3,200 IAM District 837 members at Boeing facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill., have overwhelmingly voted to reject the company’s contract offer during a vote held on Sunday, July 27. IAM Union members delivered a clear message: the proposal from Boeing Defense fell short of addressing the priorities and…
Read MoreJuly 28 groundbreaking held for HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s new surgical center
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon hosted a ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new outpatient surgical treatment center and medical office building on the hospital campus. The groundbreaking and blessing ceremony took place starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 28. The…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy’s Pollock drives higher ed change with Lindenwood
Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, recently shared that firm partner Jo Anna Pollock has played a leading role in the founding and national expansion of education nonprofit Lindenwood Education System (LES), including its recent acquisition of Ancora Education. LES, headquartered in Saint Charles, Mo.,…
Read MoreSimmons Law School at SIUC gives students a preview of legal careers
Fourteen high achieving college students gained insight on legal careers and preparing for law school earlier this month through Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School’s Pipeline to Practice program. The program showcased the law school and its 3+3 accelerated law program, which allows students to finish their undergraduate degree at SIU while also completing their first year…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies progresses with SIHF Healthcare’s Belleville medical office renovation
IMPACT Strategies Inc. is currently making significant progress on the medical office renovation project that SIHF Healthcare has undertaken at 180 S. 3rd Street in Belleville, Ill. This project is a phased comprehensive renovation involving all floors of the existing medical office building, which was recently purchased by SIHF Healthcare. In its role as the…
Read MoreIllinois REALTORS® Greg St. Aubin to retire after over three decades of service
For the past three decades, Illinois REALTORS’ ® Greg St. Aubin has facilitated and navigated partnerships with seven governors, numerous legislative leaders, and caucuses across the political spectrum to fiercely protect Illinois property owners and real estate professionals. Now, with countless legislative success stories behind him and with the gratitude of tens of thousands of…
Read MoreIllinois State Fair announces new enhanced security measures
The Illinois State Fair, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police, is introducing updated security measures to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. The following items will not be allowed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds and will be confiscated if found: Firearms (concealed carry is prohibited) Weapons of any kind (including…
Read MoreOp-Ed: The insurance industry — A cornerstone of Illinois’ economy under pressure
By LAURA MINZER, president Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council Illinois is known for many things: its hardworking people, dynamic urban center, rich farmland, and robust manufacturing base. But quietly and powerfully, the insurance industry has emerged as one of the state’s most significant economic engines. It provides more than just peace of mind in…
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