A ton of development on tap in Collinsville
(Belleville News Democrat, 06/16/2016)
Collinsville aldermen will have a full platter of new items to consider when they next meet after the city on Thursday announced a ton of new developments had been approved by the Collinsville Planning Commission.
County to award community development grants
(The Telegraph, 06/13/2016)
The county is set to give out more than $3 million in funding for community projects.
County OKs six block grants for cities
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 06/20/2016)
The Madison County Board approved a $100,000 grant to the city of Edwardsville for drainage improvements along Third Avenue.
Metro-east first responders receive FEMA grants
(Belleville News Democrat, 06/21/2016)
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to fire departments and municipalities in the state, including two in the metro-east.
Stephen and Julia Hansen contribute gift to support SIUE students and faculty
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 06/14/2016)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen, PhD, and his wife Julie, associate professor emerita, have been staunch supporters of the University since they first arrived on campus in 1984.
Abengoa lines up buyer for Madison ethanol plant
(St. Louis Business Journal, 06/14/2016)
Abengoa SA is lining up buyers for its four Midwestern U.S. ethanol plants, including its refinery in Madison, Illinois.
Town and Country completes purchase of Centrue Bank in Fairview Heights
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/18/2016)
Town and Country Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Town and Country Financial Corp. on Friday announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Centrue Bank branch located at 303 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
OSF launches 'Innovation,' program to address future health care
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/20/2016)
Leadership from OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, a part of OSF HealthCare, this month attended the launching of OSF Innovation, a new initiative to lead the way in transforming health care.
A growing region, right here in Southwestern Illinois
(AdvantageNews, 06/21/2016)
A recent article published in the Inbound Logistics trade publication, titled "Meet me in St. Louis," highlighted many multi-modal assets in the St. Louis metropolitan region, including both Missouri and Illinois.
Home sales figures trending upward in Metro East
(Illinois Business Journa,l 06/23/2016)
The Realtors Association of Southwestern Illinois released the May 2016 housing statistics today, with St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties all reporting a higher number of home sales in May 2016 compared to April 2016.
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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital named as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/14/2016)
Highland was recently named to the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for practices in quality in the country.
Memorial Hospital East awarded health-care accreditation
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/17/2016)
Memorial Hospital East, located at 1404 Cross St. in Shiloh, has been awarded accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, an independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Edwardsville splash park set to open next week
(The Telegraph, 06/22/2016)
The city's much-anticipated Leon Corlew "Spray and Play" splash park will host a grand opening later this month.
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Wegman Electric acquires Stiles Communications
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/18/2016)
Wegman Electric Co. recently acquired the low-voltage firm, Stiles Communications, Inc., to complement its electrical construction company.
Growing national engineering firm locates in Jerseyville
(Riverbender, 06/15/2016)
A growing, national engineering firm chose Jerseyville to be its easternmost outpost for its expansion into Illinois.
Archford Capital Strategies named among Top Registered Investment Advisers
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/17/2016)
Archford Capital Strategies has been named to the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers, as of June 16.
St. Clair Public Building Commission approves $30,000 for airport consultants
(Belleville News Democrat, 06/16/2016)
The St. Clair County Public Building Commission on Thursday approved extending contracts for six months, at lower retainer costs, with two consultants who work with MidAmerica Airport to obtain cargo service.
Purchases made for public works
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 06/20/2016)
Glen Carbon Mayor Rob Jackstadt began the most recent meeting of the village board with a moment of silence for the victims of the Orlando shooting before getting to the agenda.
Roxana approves $4 million project to build new junior high gymnasium
(Riverbender, 06/23/2016)
The Roxana School District approved a $4 million project to construct a new gymnasium.
Work continues on new fire station
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 06/17/2016)
The new SIUE fire station is expected to open in September, and Edwardsville Fire Chief Rick Welle is working hard to get it ready.
Financial management customized to client needs
(Advantage News, 06/20/2016)
Managing wealth and investments involves much more than just recommending funds.
Animal lover opens Great Sniffs in Wood River
(Advantage News, 06/19/2016)
Approximately 75 people entered Great Sniffs, a new pet care business at 2 East Ferguson Ave., on May 28 for the grand opening.
New CEO tapped for ILLINOISouth Tourism
(Belleville News Democrat, 06/26/2016)
The largest tourism bureau in Illinois will have a new president and CEO July 1.
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222 Artisan Bakery expanding space
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 06/18/2016)
Kimberly Goodner and her son Trevor Taynor have only owned 222 Artisan Bakery in Edwardsville since January of this year, but they're already making some big changes.
Village of Godfrey announces new volunteer outreach support program
(Riverbender, 06/22/2016)
The village of Godfrey has announced that an effort to provide better outreach to volunteer groups that support its community, they will be hosting regular bi-monthly volunteer recruitment drives in conjunction with the "Code Red" sign up drives.
East St. Louis lands $250,000 for housing security systems
(Illinois Business Journal, 06/22/2016)
The Housing Authority of East St. Louis is getting $250,000 for the installation of camera security systems and security lighting at Roosevelt Homes.
Missouri health centers awarded $7 million in funding for dental care
(St. Louis Business Journal, 06/17/2016)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $7.5 million to 20 health centers in Missouri to expand oral health services.
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