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2024 Election: Who's on the Ballot in Madison County?

1 year 8 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - As the community gears up for Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, here are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot in Madison County. For President and Vice President of the United States There are three options for president and vice president. Republican Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance are running against Democrat Kamala Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice presidential candidate Nicole Shannahan are also on the ballot, though Kennedy has suspended his campaign. You also have the option to write in a candidate. For Representative in Congress 13th Congressional District At the congressional level, Republican Joshua Loyd is running against incumbent Nikki Budzinski , a Democrat. You also have the option to write in a candidate. The 13th Congressional District covers Macoupin County and parts of St. Clair, Madison, Sangamon, Piatt, Macon and Champaig

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Gov. Pritzker, Illinois DCFS Event To Cut Ribbon On New Residential Facility For Medically Complex Youth

1 year 8 months ago
CHICAGO - On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker joined Maryville, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), elected officials, and community partners to cut the ribbon on a new temporary housing program: Maryville’s St. Catherine of Siena. This program will serve up to 10 youth in care who are ready to be discharged from intensive medical facilities but are still in need of transitional care due to their complex medical needs. “Across the state and especially here in Chicago, too many of our children and families – particularly those with urgent and complex medical needs – have to overcome significant barriers to secure the care they need. We have made it our mission to leap over those hurdles and ensure every child in Illinois receives the quality, accessible care they deserve,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I am deeply proud that support from DCFS could bring this project to life with a $1 million capital investment

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Worker Wellness Blog: 2024 MHA Report on Workplace Wellness

1 year 8 months ago
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
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The Gori Law Firm Adds New Attorney to New York Office  

1 year 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Nationally recognized for representing victims of asbestos exposure, The Gori Law Firm recently announced hiring Mathias Bartlett as its latest associate attorney. Bartlett joins the firm’s asbestos litigation practice out of its office in New York City, where he provides legal guidance to individuals navigating complications and illnesses associated with asbestos exposure. Bartlett began his legal career as a public defender in Portland, Oregon, before transitioning to criminal defense firms. There, he developed a passion for family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division and more. “Our attorneys help individuals across the country navigate legal complexities and, oftentimes, life-changing situations. With his background and experience working with families on delicate issues pertaining to family law as well as his experience as a public defender, we are happy to have Mathias as part of The

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