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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation honors Catherine Taylor Yank; gala raises over $130,000

  On Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, over 260 people gathered at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon to celebrate HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation’s annual Elizabethan Gala. The event raised over $130,000 for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital surgical services and honored business leader, volunteer and philanthropist Catherine Taylor Yank with the 2023 Elizabethan Award. The traditional fall…

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Local physician offers skincare tips during the holidays

From late-night holiday parties to Christmas cookies, sometimes your skin feel the impacts of the hustle and bustle that comes with the season. Kristen M. Jacobs, MD, aesthetic physician, best-selling author and owner of Ooh La La Spa, Anti-Aging & Wellness is encouraging people to enjoy this time of year but take the time to…

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New family medicine physician joins OSF Medical Group in Godfrey

Susan Reynolds, MD, is accepting new patients, with appointments available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays OSF Medical Group – Primary Care (Godfrey) recently announced that a new board-certified family medicine physician has been added to its staff to better serve the primary care needs of Riverbend region residents. Susan…

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Wharton to join First Bankers Trustshares Inc. board of directors

First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. (“The Company”) has announced that Erin Wharton, CPA, will join the board of directors of The Company and First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (“First Bankers Trust”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Company. Wharton will join the board as of Dec. 1, 2023. Wharton, a distinguished certified public accountant, brings a wealth…

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The Gori Law Firm recognizes three attorneys as Top 10 Asbestos Attorneys

Principal Partner and Owner Beth Gori, Managing Partner Sara Salger and Partner Jason Epps of The Gori Law Firm were recently invited to join The National Trial Lawyers – National Asbestos/Mesothelioma Top 10. This specialty organization comprises the nation’s top trial lawyers from each state or region. Members of the organization demonstrate qualities of leadership,…

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Alton Memorial Hospital’s November employee of the month receives recognition

Lindsey Copley of Case Management, holding the plaque, is the Alton Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for November. Copley received the honor on Nov. 15 from Case Management Supervisor Darla Wilfong (far left), AMH President Dave Braasch and Case Management Manager Meredith Parker (far right). The nomination from Wilfong noted, “Lindsey has embraced her…

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Illinois American Water’s Rebecca Losli, Constellation’s Dwayne Pickett, join Intersect Illinois board

Utility partners to strengthen efforts to bring economic growth and jobs to Illinois Intersect Illinois recently welcomed two new board members who will help advance its mission to bring economic growth and jobs to Illinois: Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water, and Dwayne Pickett, vice president of Clean Hydrogen Market Development at Constellation. Both…

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AEIC elects new officers, board members, including Ameren Illinois’ Singh

The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), the electric utility industry’s leading organization for all aspects of operational excellence, has elected new officers and members to its board of directors. Heather Rivard, senior vice president, Transmission & Distribution, Southern California Edison, has been named president for 2024. Rivard replaces Werner Schweiger, executive advisor for Operations,…

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Fairview Heights council member receives broadcasting honor

By RANDY PIERCE tribune@heraldpubs.com Fairview Heights City Council’s Denise Williams was recently inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame, along with a prestigious list of other personalities that includes Gladys Knight and the Pips, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Tom Joyner.  Designated as one of three “talented sisters of radio” as part of the…

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Louer Facility Planning, Inc. welcomes Jamie Spann as Design Director

Louer Facility Planning, Inc. is announcing the addition of Jamie Spann to its team as the new Design Director. With an impressive 18 years of relevant experience, Spann brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to her new role. As Design Director, Jamie will lead and inspire the design team, overseeing projects to provide design…

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