Beverly Farm’s Taylor Justice selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who honors Taylor Justice for excellence in fundraising and development Taylor Justice has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. Justice serves as Beverly Farm Foundation’s chief development officer. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position,…
Read MoreLymphedema education meeting set for April 3 in Alton
Monthly education meetings take place on the first Thursday OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly Lymphedema education meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this free educational session about Lymphedema and meet other people…
Read MoreKunkel Commercial Group reports recent real estate transactions
Kunkel Commercial Group recently shared the following completed commercial real estate transactions: 784 Wall Street LLC leased 2,528 RSF of Professional Office Space at 784 Wall Street, Suite 110 in O’Fallon to Functional Health of O’Fallon. KUNKEL COMMERCIAL GROUP represented the Landlord. Outlaw Blues Holding Company LLC leased 8,000 SF of Restaurant Space at 1214…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army commits to $900K investment in tornado relief
More than 3,600 households with damage face uncertain futures On March 14, more than 12 tornadoes ranging from EF1 to EF3 ripped through dozens of communities in Missouri and southern Illinois. A critical part of the ongoing relief efforts, The Salvation Army‘s Midland Division is participating in 16 multi-agency resource centers (MARCs) in the region…
Read MoreMCT Muny Express takes ‘dramatic new turn’: Moving to Saturday nights
Curtains up on Saturday Muny performances! After more than 20 years of Friday night service, Madison County Transit (MCT) is moving the MCT Muny Express to Saturday nights for the 2025 season. This change means theatergoers can say goodbye to Friday night traffic jams and hello to stress-free Saturday nights at the Muny. For just…
Read MoreIntellectual and developmental disability services brace for potential Medicaid cuts
Large proposed budget cuts on the federal level could impact disability services in Illinois By ERIN DRUMM and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Intellectual and developmental disability service organizations are bracing for potential cuts to Medicaid and Medicare from the federal government under congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump. About…
Read MoreChallenge Unlimited, Soulcial Kitchen, Theodora Farms announce CSA partnership
CSA program to expand healthy food access, inclusive employment opportunities in Alton Challenge Unlimited and Soulcial Kitchen recently announced their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) partnership with Theodora Farms. The program will launch April 1, 2025, and the initiative will enhance community nutrition, expand meaningful employment and training opportunities, support local agriculture, and address food insecurity…
Read MorePoettker Industrial Services promotes five: Kelly, Timmermann Rakers, Whitney and Greuel
Poettker Industrial Services, a woman-owned business specializing in utility construction, recently promoted five of its employees. “When Poettker Industrial Services looks for its next generation of leaders, we need not look further than our own team,” said Kimberly Luitjohan, president. “Through teamwork, camaraderie and an unmatched company culture, we place high expectations on our employees,…
Read MoreDespite Trump order, Illinois won’t require voter proof of citizenship
April 1 elections being conducted under existing state, federal law By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Illinois voters casting ballots in the April 1 consolidated elections will not be required to show proof of U.S. citizenship, despite an executive order issued this week by President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, March 25,…
Read MoreSIUE Distinguished Speaker Series to launch with ‘High Conflict’ expert on April 1
On Tuesday, April 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its first in a series of high-profile speakers on the Edwardsville campus. The inaugural keynote features author Amanda Ripley. Ripley will present her topic, “Breaking the Spell of High Conflict” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center (MUC).…
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