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Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs announced on June 8, 2023, that, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 39(c), the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts have tabulated the results of the reappointment ballots for associate judges of the Third Judicial Circuit for the term commencing July 1, 2023. It has been certified that at least three-fifths of…

Anne Tyree was unanimously selected by Centerstone’s Board of Directors recently to serve as Regional Chief Executive Officer for Illinois. In an agency correspondence, it was noted that Tyree has served Centerstone for more than 20 years and brings the diverse set of skills needed to lead this significant portion of the organization. Tyree is…

Angela Andrews, Ph.D., RN-BC, CNE, assistant professor and coordinator of undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing (SON), has received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Teaching Distinction Award. The award is given to recognize faculty who are innovative, influential, and impactful as it relates to pedagogy and learning. “The School of Nursing is fortunate to have…

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Project READ volunteer tutor, Sharon Eberlin, has earned a 2023 Spotlight on Service Award, presented by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. Eberlin was among only 10 exemplary volunteer tutors statewide to receive this honor in a May 10 ceremony held at the Illinois State Library in…

Earlier this spring, Jolena Pang joined the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) education team as an environmental educator. She will be responsible for leading tours of the NGRREC facility for students of all ages and community members. “I hope to make the community more cognizant of the environmental issues facing our rivers…

Shareholder Deanna L. Litzenburg has been chosen as one of five individuals for recognition on the Public Interest Law Initiative’s (PILI) 2023 Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll. The five honorees will be recognized at PILI’s Annual Pro Bono Reception on June 21, 2023, in Chicago.  The annual reception celebrates the inspiring and life-changing pro bono…

Montana L. Sinn, associate at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., was recently appointed as Member of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council for 2023-2024. Sinn focuses her practice in litigation. Prior to joining MM&R, she was a legal intern for the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Illinois, as well as a…

HSHS has announced the appointment of Chris Klay, president and CEO of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill., to serve in an additional leadership role as president and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Ill. Klay succeeds John Ludwig, who is stepping away from his role due to his health. “I am…

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, recently promoted Amy Russell to Lead Pod Marketer and hired Michael Welch as Commercial Marketer. Russell, who previously served as marketing specialist and account manager, brings more than 30 years of experience in the insurance and…

Governor also promotes Brandon Ragle to Deputy Secretary Governor JB Pritzker announced today that he has named Sanjay Gupta, a national IT leader with private and public sector experience, to serve as the new Secretary of the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), pending Senate confirmation. Gupta has served in major roles across the public…