2015 December Issue
Health insurance signup warning
Health insurance signup warning To the editor: Yes, it is that time of year that all of us should be thinking of signing up for our health insurance, whether it be on our own or through a Medicare Plan. Currently my husband and I are researching our options for a continued health plan for myself…
Read MoreGun owners need education
Gun owners need education As supporters of the 2nd Amendment rights afforded to all Americans, and as members of the state Legislature, we have taken a strong stance against efforts by politicians seeking to limit the rights of responsible citizens to keep and bear arms. While there has been some tremendous success, such…
Read MoreSouthwestern Illinois Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Southwestern Illinois Commercial Real Estate Transactions The Illinois Business Journal is proud to publish commercial real estate transactions recently completed by commercial brokers across Southwestern Illinois. BELLEVILLE Kevin Kobishop sold a 1,020-square-foot retail building at 801 W. Main St. to Stephen and Vicky Dunn. BARBERMurphy Group represented the seller. Thompson Fuel Corp.…
Read MoreSad state of business morals
Sad state of business morals To the editor: Enjoyed your editorial about the sad state of morality in corporate America. I’m not sure if it is getting worse or it’s always been bad but we just hear about it more. I just saw the film “99 Homes” about the housing crisis and it really…
Read MoreYouths urged to consider careers in manufacturing or the trades
By DAVID STOECKLIN and RICK STUBBLEFIELD The manufacturing sector has long been a mainstay of our nation’s and our region’s economy. More than 16,000 individuals earn their living working at one of the top 50 manufacturing operations in Southwestern Illinois, and smaller manufacturers account for many more jobs. A study recently commissioned by the Leadership…
Read MoreMadison County chair backs neighboring county for NGA project
By ALAN J. DUNSTAN When the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced it was looking for sites in the greater St. Louis area to construct a new, advanced technology facility, Chairman Mark Kern and members of the St. Clair County Board stepped up and submitted an excellent proposal for a 182-acre site adjacent to Scott…
Read MoreRevive the Militia Act of 1792 and make America safe again
By ALAN J. ORTBALS 2015 has turned out to be one murderous year. Baltimore has topped 300 murders for the first time since 1999. St. Louis passed last year’s lofty level a couple of months ago. And, in Chicago, a person is murdered every 17 hours. Most of these homicides are committed with guns. Nearly…
Read MoreBy keeping to America’s ideals, no problem is too great to solve
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH There was a time, not so long ago, when good vs. evil was personified by simple things we could understand. Old Man Potter vs. the conscience of George Bailey, for instance. Or John Wayne vs. anyone in a black hat. The world was certainly simpler then, and in many ways I wish…
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