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SIUE’s Dr. Tisha Brooks reveals sanctity of Black women’s travels in new book
Brooks is part of a Feb. 28 panel of experts on SIUE African American Literature presenting at 4 p.m. in Lovejoy Library Research on the spiritual impact of Black women’s travel appears light, if not altogether absent in literature, despite the weightiness and significance of their contributions throughout history. To remedy this, Tisha Brooks, Ph.D.,…
Read MoreSikich adds to employee benefit plan audit team to support rapid growth
Sikich recently added two senior team members to the company’s employee benefits plan audit team, which grew its revenue by more than 30% in 2023. Ingrid Boyd will join as a partner and Yolanda Alvarado will join as a director on the team. “Ingrid and Yolanda have extensive experience and deep technical knowledge to support…
Read MoreEmployees receive First Mid’s 2023 Chairman’s Award for Excellence
First Mid Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of First Mid Bank & Trust, recently presented the 2023 Chairman’s Award for Excellence to eight employees within the company. The Chairman’s Award is First Mid’s most prestigious award. Individuals are nominated by their peers and selected by the company’s executive committee. In the past year, these…
Read MoreSIUE selects Carolyn Jason to lead Head Start/Early HeadStart program revision
After decades of ensuring program compliance, working with children, families, staff and more, longtime Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) staff member and interim program director Carolyn Jason was named HS/EHS Program Director. “I am pleased and excited to continue to help the program that I love and that has advanced so…
Read MoreSeven Neurosurgery of St. Louis’ doctors recognized on Castle Connolly’s list of best doctors in St. Louis
Neurosurgery of St. Louis (NSL) has announced that seven of its surgeons are being recognized nationally by Castle Connolly. Sarah Fouke, MD, Stephen Johans, MD, Michael Boland, MD, Neill Wright, MD, Michael Polinsky, MD, Scott Purvines, MD and Michael Reiter, MD, the group’s orthopedic surgeon, all made the 2024 Top Doctors list. Neurosurgery of St.…
Read MoreMadison County honors Alton pastor as ‘Living Legend’
Madison County officials recognized an Alton pastor Wednesday night as a “Living Legend” for his contributions in the community. County Board member Michael “Doc” Holiday of Alton and Chairman Kurt Prenzler presented Bishop Gregory Harrison, Ph.D., of Alton, with the 10th annual Madison County Living Legend Community Service Award during the county board meeting.…
Read MoreOlin Corporation announces Kenneth Lane as new president, CEO, director
Olin Corporation recently announced the appointment of Kenneth Lane as president and CEO and director of Olin Corporation, effective March 18, 2024. Scott Sutton will step down as president, chief executive officer and director, effective the same day, and will work with Lane to facilitate a smooth transition of leadership responsibilities. The company further announced…
Read More25 Urology of St. Louis doctors on list of ‘Best Doctors in St. Louis’
Urology of St. Louis (USL) landed 25 doctors on a list of the Best Doctors in St. Louis. The list was created by Castle Connolly, an independent healthcare research and information company that compiles information to help people find the best and most qualified medical practitioners in their area. The list is compiled based on…
Read MoreJake Butcher joins The Gori Law Firm as of counsel attorney
Former Chief of Staff to Illinois Senate President and the Illinois Senate Caucus Jake Butcher recently joined The Gori Law Firm as of counsel. Butcher brings with him several years of experience practicing in the areas of municipal law, state government solutions and regulatory law. As part of his work with the Edwardsville-based firm, he…
Read MoreDale St. Peters, St. Peters Family True Value Stores, earn Golden Hammer honors
Dale St. Peters recognized with Golden Hammer for 50 years in the hardware industry One of the most distinguished and hard-to-achieve awards in the home improvement industry is the Estwing Golden Hammer Award from Estwing Manufacturing Company, which recognizes retailers with 50 years of service. Dale St. Peters, owner of St. Peters Family True Value…
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