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Letter To The Editor: Donnis Campbell Celebrated for 6,300 Hours of Volunteer Service

9 months 2 weeks ago
Letter To The Editor: April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I’m writing today to celebrate someone who has spent the last four years helping make recovery possible for more people in Illinois. As an AmeriCorps member with Recovery Corps, Donnis Campbell has focused on supporting individuals at Chestnut Health Systems as they build a healthy life in recovery from substance use disorder. Over the past four years, she has given a total of 6,300 hours to help people achieve their goals! Donnis meets with program participants and provides guidance as they navigate resources, set goals, and develop recovery action plans. With Donnis offering individualized support, we’ve seen people overcome barriers and ultimately maintain progress in their recovery. I especially have been proud of how she’s used her own experience in recovery to connect with others and provide mentoring and peer support. I couldn’t let the program year end without acknowledging

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Thompson & Lengacher Announces Retirement and New Ownership

9 months 2 weeks ago
MARYVILLE, IL. – With mixed emotions, Thompson & Lengacher CPAs would like to announce the retirement of Mike Lengacher, Principal & Owner. After a more than 40-year career in public accounting. Lengacher will enter retirement effective June 30, 2025. With Lengacher retiring, Elizabeth Heil, CPA, and Heather Clugston, CPA, have acquired Thompson & Lengacher (T&L) and will continue serving the firm’s many clients upon his retirement. Heil joined the firm in 2021 after spending more than 20 years in public accounting. Clugston has spent 15 years in public accounting and joined T&L in January 2025. Heil and Clugston are both Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and will offer the same quality services T&L clients have received for many years. The T&L team will work toward making Lengacher’s retirement a smooth transition for all clients. “Heather and I are excited to continue to serve T&L’s clients and continue to expand the firm. Mike and I have been preparing

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Tax credits aim to rebuild Missouri’s film industry

9 months 2 weeks ago
For 10 years, Missouri had no incentive for production companies to film in the state. Now, more TV and film sets are coming to Missouri thanks to help from a tax credit established in 2023. The “Show MO Act” gives up to a 42% tax credit on eligible film productions. Productions initially have the option for a […]
Jake Marszewski

New Chronotherapy Research Could Eliminate Daily Injections for People With Rheumatoid or Juvenile Arthritis

9 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - With nearly 1.5 million people suffering from rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis in the United States, researchers at Shriners Children’s St. Louis have discovered a new revolutionary way to potentially minimize flare-ups and symptoms while preventing the progression of the disease. Shriners Children’s St. Louis Director of Research Dr. Farshid Guilak recently published findings on a revolutionary new method of “chronotherapy,” the administration of drugs based on the body’s circadian rhythm, potentially changing the way the condition is treated in the future. Circadian rhythm refers to the body's 24-hour clock which is regulated by the brain and responds to light. Using a combination of synthetic biology and tissue engineering, Dr. Guilak’s research team developed circadian-based gene circuits, termed “chronogenetics,” that can be programmed into stem cells that, once implanted in the body, align with a patient’s

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Reducing Food Waste with Smarter Shopping Habits: A Path to Sustainability

9 months 2 weeks ago
Did you know that one-third of all food produced globally is wasted? That's approximately 1.3 billion tons of food each year, equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of nearly 1 billion cars. This staggering statistic not only highlights a pressing environmental issue but also underscores the importance of rethinking our shopping habits to combat food waste. As consumers, we hold significant power over food production and waste. By adopting smarter shopping habits, we can reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills and, at the same time, save money and resources. Let’s explore practical strategies that can help you shop mindfully and contribute to a more sustainable future. Understanding the Impact of Food Waste Before diving into strategies for reducing food waste, it's essential to understand its implications. Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, strains land and water resources, and represents a significant financial loss for households.

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