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Last chance to submit a nomination for the Corporate Counsel Awards

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Do you know an in-house legal expert making a difference at their company and in the St. Louis community? There's still time to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, March 9. Click here to submit yours. The annual Corporate Counsel Awards seek to recognize the best and brightest legal minds at St. Louis-area private and public companies, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. These…
Veneta Rizvic

Rotary Club Of Granite City Honors Students Of Month Hayes/Lievens For February

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GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Morgan Hayes and Emily Lievens as Students of the Month for February. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card, and will be recognized at the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast on March 25, 2025. MORGAN HAYES Two-year member of girls golf team ... Saturday Scholars ... Two-year High Honor Roll ... Rookie of the Year ... Member of Renaissance, Spirit and Varsity Club ... All-Warrior Academic Award ... Chemistry worker ... Daughter of Jeff Hayes and Jamie Warren. EMILY LIEVENS Member of girls golf team ... Secondary Honors ... Alpha Peer Leader ... National Society of High School Scholars ... Member of Renaissance and Spirit Club ... GCHS Attendance Office Worker ... Volunteer at GCHS Freshman Workshop

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Durbin, Boozman, Shaheen, Coons, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase U.S. Exports To Africa

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR); Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Chris Coons (D-DE); and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve America’s competitiveness throughout the African continent and in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Increasing American Jobs through Greater Exports to Africa and Latin America Act will force better coordination between U.S. government agencies and departments, establish comprehensive strategic goals, and marshal private investments to improve U.S. exports to Africa, Latin American, and the Caribbean. The legislation will help create American jobs by requiring a whole of government strategy to increase the number of U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean by at least 200 percent in real dollar value within ten years of enactment of the law. The legislation was included in the Senate

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Eads at 150

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Myranda Levins

Alton Prepares For Inaugural Fat Tuesday Buffet At Mac's

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ALTON — A new culinary celebration is set to take place in Alton, as Mac's 315 Belle St. hosts its inaugural Fat Tuesday Buffett on March 4, 2025. The event, running from 4 to 9 p.m., will feature a variety of Cajun favorites, including crawfish and shrimp boil, gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, southern fried chicken, fried catfish, hush puppies, fried okra, and dinner rolls. The menu will also include king cake, a traditional treat associated with the Mardi Gras season. Rob Lenhardt, one of the owners of Mac's, noted that this is the first time the establishment is hosting a Fat Tuesday event. "A couple of places around the area have done it in the past but stopped. We feel there is a market for it," Lenhardt said. Lenhardt said St. Louis is recognized for its annual Mardi Gras celebration, that is the second largest in the United States, trailing only New Orleans. With an expected turnout of 200 to 250 attendees, the Fat Tuesday Buffett at Mac's aims to attract local residents

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Final Call For Reservations: Dr. Kathie Wuellner Is Keynote Speaker At YWCA's 34th Annual Women Of Distinction Gala

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ALTON – Time is running out to reserve your spot for YWCA Southwestern Illinois' 34th Annual Women of Distinction Celebration on Thursday, March 13, at The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College. This highly anticipated event will feature Mrs. Vernetta Caffey as emcee and Dr. Kathie Wuellner as keynote speaker, bringing their wisdom, inspiration, and passion to the evening’s celebration. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the program beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Women of Distinction Academy photos will be taken at 5:30 p.m. The reservation deadline is Friday, March 7. “We have an exceptional group of honorees this year—women whose dedication, leadership, and achievements have made a lasting impact in our community,” said Dorothy Hummel, Executive Director of YWCA Southwestern Illinois. “Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating their stories and supporting programs that empower women, nurture children, and advance racial and social justice.”

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Rep. Amy Elik's Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Granite City

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GRANITE CITY - State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Granite City on Friday, March 7, 2025 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State of Illinois agency. Rep. Elik’s staff will be available to meet with constituents from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Granite City Township Building, located at 2060 Delmar Avenue in Granite City. Mobile office hours are open to the public. Appointments are encouraged but not required, however scheduled meetings will take place in the order in which they were received. To schedule a meeting, please call State Representative Amy Elik’s district office at 618-433-8046.

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