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Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. recently announced that Patrick B. Mathis and Laura E. Schrick have been named 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers, and that Allyson T. Schwab has been named a Rising Star. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, releases a new list every year with the names of the top attorneys in each state…

  Lewis and Clark Community College’s student news publication, The Bridge, took the top awards in general excellence at this fall’s Illinois Community College Journalism Association conference. “I am incredibly proud of our team,” Editor in Chief Jeannette Carrington said. “This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of each…

Stuart appointed as Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip Reflecting his years of experience and ability to deliver agreements in difficult negotiations, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will continue to serve as an Assistant Majority Leader in the 104th General Assembly. “I’m honored to have the faith of my caucus and Speaker Welch to continue…

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice recently announced Justin Borawski’s elevation to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Borawski, associated with the firm’s Belleville, Ill. office, focuses his practice on defending corporations in products liability, premises liability and employment practices liability, with particular experience in toxic tort and asbestos defense. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, national…

Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, has announced the elevation of six firm attorneys to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The firm’s new partners are Casey Cira, Megan L. Williams, Dennis M. Geier, Sona R. Shah, Arthur Prystowsky and Brett F. Fuller. “We are thrilled…

The Gori Law Firm announced its recipients of the 2024-2025 Leading and Emerging Lawyers distinctions. This year, 11 attorneys from the firm were recognized. The list of Leading Lawyers includes Managing Partner Sara Salger, along with Partners David Aubrey, Erin Beavers, Jason Epps, Chris Layloff, Bob Marcus, Gregory Sandifer and Jason Steinmeyer. Senior Counsel James…

Lu’s work in enzyme mimetic chemistry is acclaimed nationwide For his impressive and impactful research, teaching and mentoring in the area of enzyme mimetic chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, Ph.D., professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry. “I am thrilled…

Lewis and Clark Community College’s longest running trustee, Robert L. Watson, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 87. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.…

The Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) met in December and seated three new board members. Two environment organizations are represented among the newly seated members. Christina Favilla joined the board representing the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club. Favilla is based out of Sierra Club’s Alton, Ill. office, where she serves as the Three…

MG+M The Law Firm recently announced that it has elevated 13 attorneys to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2025: Ryan C. Wallis, Madison County/St. Louis Tiffany Ackley, Irvine Gregory M. Alvarez, Irvine Uri S. Carni, New York Anthony Danhelka, Chicago Amanda L. Deto-Sloan, New Orleans Robert Mancher, New York Joel Merchant, New York Lauren A. Pagan,…