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The city of O’Fallon has named Justin Randall as the new director of Community Development. In his role as director, Randall will coordinate planning and zoning, building and inspections, and code enforcement for the city. Justin replaces Ted Shekell, who retired on Nov. 20 after 23 years of service. “Justin has worked as assistant director…

PHOTOS: Employees Brent and Lisa Allen (couple at far right), David Drda, Jamie Chenault, Maureen Florczyk and Bailey Manuel; and (below) the new location of Allen Insurance Group, 25 Professional Park Drive, Suite A, in Maryville. Allen Insurance Group has moved its base of operations to a new, larger location in Maryville. “Since the creation…

TorHoerman Law staff members and family were in Alton Saturday participating in the firm’s seventh annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 21. The firm was able to provide more than 600 turkeys to those in need of a Thanksgiving meal. This year, the giveaway was altered to a contactless drive-through experience to negate the…

Joe Behnken has accepted a new position with O’Fallon, Ill.-based Innovative Business Advisors as senior advisor. IBA provides business valuation, advisory and brokerage services to business.  Behnken will serve on the IBA Leadership Team and will be providing services to IBA clients. Behnken’s background includes being a serial entrepreneur involved in the ownership and management…

Locally made, environmentally-friendly gifts will be a feature of Small Business Saturday in Downtown Alton. The 18th annual Green Gift Bazaar will feature 27 eco-artisans and green vendors at two locations simultaneously to help everyone remain socially-distanced. The sites are Post Commons, 300 Alby St., and Jacoby Arts Center, 627 East Broadway in Alton. The…

Tami Lange, president and inventor of Belleville-based Save The Girls Touchscreen Purse, will host two segments on QVC Monday Nov. 23. Lange’s first segment is at 6 a.m. and then 9 a.m. central time. Save The Girls manufactures and markets purses with a unique design which allows owners to use their cell phones to text, answer…

After 23 years of service for the city of O’Fallon, Community Development Director Ted Shekell has announced his retirement. Shekell began his career with the city as director of Community Development, formerly called Planning & Zoning, in 1997. “Ted Shekell directed O’Fallon’s Community Development Department through some of its most important, and fastest-growing years in…

A McKendree University professor who guides future teachers with patience, professionalism and understanding is a recipient of the 2020 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Darryn Diuguid, professor of education, is one of 100 St. Louis area educators recognized for their outstanding contribution to their profession and the students they teach. The Excellence in Teaching…

Town and Country Bank has announced that Rob Pickerell has joined its Edwardsville location as vice president, commercial banking officer. “Town and Country Bank is delighted to welcome Rob as the newest addition to our growing Commercial Banking team. His professional expertise in commercial banking, profound knowledge of SBA lending programs, and commitment to developing…

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors is encouraging people to make their homes complete this holiday season by adopting a furry friend. The real estate agency is partnering with the local nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter, Partners for Pets, to host a “Fur-Ever Home for the Holidays” Foster-to-Family Drive through the end of the year. The drive is…