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The Gori Law Firm names Ivan Cason as new partner
The Gori Law Firm, nationally recognized for representing victims of asbestos exposure, has announced that Attorney Ivan Cason has been named the firm’s newest partner. Cason works at the firm’s headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., as well as the satellite office in New Orleans, specializing in asbestos litigation. Cason joined The Gori Law Firm after obtaining…
Read MoreAnnual advertising winners announced by Illinois Press Association
The News-Gazette of Champaign emerged as the top daily newspaper for advertising awards at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention on June 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. The Cass County Star-Gazette of Beardstown was crowned the top non-daily newspaper. Members of the Minnesota Press Association judged the contest. The Illinois Press…
Read MoreIllinois Press Association honors top editor, reporter, newspapers
Illinois’ top newspapers were honored on June 6 at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. The Illinois Press Association also named a statewide Editor of the Year and Reporter of the Year for a fifth consecutive convention. The Editor of the Year is the late Ron DeBrock of…
Read MoreChambers USA recognizes 21 Armstrong Teasdale attorneys, seven practice areas in 2024
Armstrong Teasdale recently announced that 21 of the firm’s lawyers and seven practice areas across seven jurisdictions are featured in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA annually ranks leading law firms and lawyers in various practice areas. Lawyers can be ranked Band 1-6, with 1 being the best,…
Read MoreAlton Memorial’s June employee of the month is Chansea Hanlon
Alton Memorial Hospital has recognized Chansea Hanlon of the Lab as its June 2024 Employee of the Month. She received her award on June 5 from AMH President Dave Braasch and Lab Supervisor Melissa Crouch. The nomination for Hanlon from co-worker Brittani Melton says, “Chansea has always been known as a ‘go-to’ in our…
Read MoreDillon Borri joins MillerKing LLC as attorney
Dillon Borri has recently joined the law firm of MillerKing LLC as an attorney. Borri focuses his practice in the areas of general practice, including civil litigation, plaintiff’s personal injury, municipal law, criminal defense, and traffic. Borri represents individuals, families, small businesses, and local communities. Before joining MillerKing, Borri practiced civil litigation at a large…
Read MoreFirst Vice President, COO and Fed System Treasury Director Kathy O’Neill to retire
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis recently announced that First Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Federal Reserve System Treasury Director Kathy O’Neill intends to retire effective Aug. 15, 2024. O’Neill’s retirement comes after a 36-year career of dedicated public service to the Bank, the Federal Reserve’s Eighth District and the Federal Reserve System.…
Read MoreWest Star Aviation announces new executive leadership structure
West Star Aviation recently announced that, after a multi-year succession planning process, a new executive leadership structure has been named. Jim Rankin, who has served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer since 2018, has been named Executive Chairman of the Board, Stephen Maiden has been appointed his successor as the company’s CEO, and Allen McReynolds,…
Read MoreHSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital honors front-line professionals during recent EMS Week
As National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week came to a close on May 25, HSHS area hospitals, including St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, which is the Region 4 EMS System Resource Hospital, recognized the tremendous role that local EMS partners play in improving health in this region and in communities across the nation and awarded four…
Read MoreSara Salger to be installed as ITLA president
Sara M. Salger, managing partner at The Gori Law Firm in Edwardsville, Illinois, will be installed as the 71st president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) on Friday, June 7, 2024, at its annual convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Salger, 40, received her undergraduate degree in 2004 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, graduating…
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