2016 July Issue
Editorial Cartoon
Today’s America: It could be better, but it is already great
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH What is greatness? I find myself asking that question a lot these days. Donald Trump promises to “Make America Great Again.” But the last time I looked, this country was great and still is. Compared to much of the world, America is superior in almost every form, from its standard of living…
Read MoreThe Rauner-Madigan standoff, Collinsville TIF and other ramblings
By ALAN J. ORTBALS Those of you who know me know that I rarely suffer for lack of an opinion. Sometimes, in fact, I have them lined up jockeying for this limited space. This is one of those months so I’ll try to throw my two cents into multiple pots. Last year I wrote an…
Read MoreA growing region, right here in Southwestern Illinois
By RONDA SAUGET A recent article published in the Inbound Logistics trade publication, titled “Meet me in St. Louis,” highlighted many multi-modal assets in the St. Louis Metropolitan region, including both Missouri and Illinois. We, the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, which make up more than 220 senior business leaders in Southwestern Illinois, are proud…
Read MoreHoyleton Ministries
Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide “Hoyleton Ministries is proud of its place in Southern Illinois as a premier provider of care for infants through adults who face life challenges. For over 120 years, we¹ve offered a safe haven for children who need help. The Hoyleton of today continues to serve the community using a…
Read MoreSIUE Foundation Inc.
Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide “When you drive onto the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, you find the magic of a naturally pristine state park, which includes The Gardens at SIUE, and the vibrancy of one of the great universities in our country. With nationally known programs in several areas, SIUE is annually…
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide “Girl Scouts is 2.7 million strong nationally. Locally, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is 17,500 strong – 13,000 girls and 4,500 adults who are positively changing their communities in 40 ½ counties in southern Illinois. The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who…
Read MoreMemorial Foundation
Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide “Memorial’s rich history is deeply rooted in dedicated community, business and church leaders who worked together many decades ago raising funds to make Memorial a reality.” Today, the Memorial Network has grown to include Memorial Hospital Belleville is a 216 all private bed hospital; Memorial Hospital East, which opened April…
Read MoreLessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House
Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide “At the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, it is an honor to work and collaborate with the many different organizations throughout the Greater Metro East area, which recognize the importance of providing assistance to individuals and families in need.” Our Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers have provided 105…
Read MoreFontebella Maternity Home
Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide “Founded in 2009, Fontebella Maternity Home empowers young women facing an unplanned pregnancy by providing them with the resources they need to become independent women and great mothers. We open doors for women 18 and older, from all backgrounds and walks of life, who have nowhere else to go.…
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