2018 September Issue
Rail developers join push to complete U.S. 67
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Developers of a half-billion-dollar railroad complex in Jerseyville are squarely behind a regional push to find the last funding to complete a four-lane U.S. 67 from Godfrey to the Quad Cities. Both the highway and the rail hub are moving ahead independently, but officials leave no doubt about the mutual benefits of…
Read MoreDevelopers share hopes, ideas for commercial trade in Illinois
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Economic developers from throughout the region have some new ideas — and a more positive attitude about doing business in Illinois — after a daylong conference in Fairview Heights. More than 80 people attended the Downstate Illinois P3 Luncheon held in August under the auspices of The International Council of Shopping Centers…
Read MoreGreat Rivers tour bureau plans Small Business Revolution party
By ALAN J. ORTBALS Alton will step into the spotlight on Oct. 4 when streaming service Hulu kicks off the third season of its Small Business Revolution – Main Street series. The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will be holding a launch party at the WOW Furnishings and Event Center at 515 E.…
Read MoreWeber Commercial Truck Center opens in Granite City
By KERRY SMITH The largest commercial truck sales and service operation this side of the Mississippi River opened June 1 in Granite City. Weber Commercial Truck Center, the newest addition to the Weber Ford and Weber Chevrolet family, is keeping fleets of commercial trucks running smoothly across the St. Louis metro area. The dealership’s General…
Read MorePOINT: Should Madison County become a gun sanctuary county?
No. Violence, injury underscore need for good gun-control regulations EDITOR’S NOTE: Voters in Madison County will see a nonbinding question on the fall ballot: “Shall Madison County become a sanctuary county for law-abiding gun owners to protect them from unconstitutional gun laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly?” We asked two residents for opposing…
Read MoreCOUNTERPOINT: Should Madison County become a gun sanctuary county?
Yes. The vote may be symbolic, but 2nd Amendment rights mean everything By MARK MAGGOS Why sanctuary counties? The movement amongst Illinois citizens to declare their county as a 2nd Amendment sanctuary is a reaction to the ever-increasing infringements on our rights as law abiding firearms owners. Many of these infringements are nothing more than…
Read MoreBusiness community invited to annual SIUE Day breakfast
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Each year, the SIUE Foundation hosts a special SIUE Day to draw awareness to the needs of the university, hoping to strike a chord with just the right people regarding its ongoing fundraising mission. Last year’s SIUE Day Community Networking Breakfast turned out to be a banner one, chaired by Jonathan…
Read MoreAnderson Medical Group physicians work toward holistic health care
By ALAN J. ORTBALS Health care in America is becoming more complicated, more managed and more collaborative and that makes it increasingly important to have a primary care physician, according to Katie Parks, COO of the Anderson Medical Group. AMG is a division of Anderson Healthcare, headquartered in Maryville, which also operates Anderson Hospital,…
Read MoreGateway Medical Group: Much to consider in choosing primary care
You wouldn’t make a big purchase like a car without doing your research first. You may visit different dealerships, test drive various models, plan for financing options and read reviews before you make any decisions. It important to place the same time and energy into selecting the right primary care provider. Gateway Medical…
Read MoreTouchette Behavioral Health Center focuses on patient mental well-being
By ROBERTA CODEMO In January 2016, the expanded Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville opened its doors. Located at 5900 Bond Ave., the 30-bed center provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services in a warm, welcoming and open environment for improved patient outcomes. Touchette is the only center of its…
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