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Brantley Makes First-Ever Start On Mound, Throws Well - Is An Altonized Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

2 years 6 months ago
PIASA - After an exciting, back-and-forth game against the Marquette Explorers Wednesday afternoon, the Piasa Birds came out with an 11-8 win. Lots of good things happened offensively for the team, but it was sophomore pitcher Ian Brantley who left with the game ball. Brantley made his first career start on the mound and threw the first four frames. While he wasn't awarded the win, that would go to Quinten Strohbeck who came in to relieve him, Brantley still had an impressive outing against a "very good hitting" Marquette team according to Southwestern head coach Brian Hanslow. For the achievement, Ian Brantley is an Altonized Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Month for Piasa Southwestern. Brantley wouldn't have typically made the start, but because of a busy schedule this week, six games in six days, he got the nod. “We got six games this week, so we started a sophomore, his first varsity start in his career, and he pitched pretty well,” coach Hanslow said abou

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Attorney General Raoul Announces $462 Million Settlement With E-Cigarette Manufacturer Juul Labs

2 years 6 months ago
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, along with six other attorneys general, announced a $462 million settlement with Juul Labs Inc. (Juul), one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of e-cigarettes. The settlement provides critical injunctive relief to prevent Juul from marketing and selling its products to youth. In 2019, Illinois was among the first states in the nation to sue Juul alleging the company marketed its harmful nicotine products to minors. Attorney General Raoul’s office co-led negotiations resulting in the largest settlement any states have reached with Juul to hold the company accountable for contributing to the youth vaping epidemic. Illinois will receive approximately $67.6 million under the agreement. “Juul has intentionally targeted minors for the sale of its e-cigarettes. After inappropriately marketing its product as a smoking cessation device, Juul products actually served as a gateway to cigarette use for youth who had never smoked

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Dardenne Prairie Aldermen Weigh Tax Incentives for Apartment Development

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The Board of Aldermen here will meet Wednesday night to decide on tax incentives for a controversial $70 million apartment and commercial complex — one week before two newly elected aldermen are sworn in. Cheryl Bratton, an opponent of the development, alleges that Mayor John Gotway’s decision to call the special […]
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GCS Credit Union Announces Rebrand, Holds Elections During 2023 Annual Meeting

2 years 6 months ago
GRANITE CITY - GCS Credit Union recently held its 82 nd Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 21 st announcing plans to rebrand this year. Chairman Jim Devine addressed the meeting attendees by saying, “This will be an exciting year! We will be rebranding the credit union as we strive to connect with our entire field of membership. This has been a decision that the Board has taken very seriously as we are all proud of our roots and want to honor our history.” Devine continued by adding, “In order for our longevity to continue, we feel we must continue to be growth-minded as we provide products and services that are relevant to today’s demands. While we will have a new name and look, please know that our values will not change.” In addition, a new branch is under construction for GCS in Edwardsville. The new branch will serve as an expansion of products and services to the Edwardsville community, in which GCS has supported for over 20 years. That project is expected

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IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection Contractors Dominate Local Rankings

2 years 6 months ago
IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors comprise 14 of the 16 largest electrical contractors ranked this year by the St. Louis Business Journal. The rankings are by local billings in 2022. Meanwhile, reflecting the robust service nationally by IBEW/NECA contractors, the top five in companywide billings nationally are all members of the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractor […]
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Meridian Medical Technologies to Expand in Bridgeton

2 years 6 months ago
From Missouri Department of Economic Development:  Meridian Medical Technologies, a Kindeva Drug Delivery Company and leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on drug-device combination products, announced today it will expand in Bridgeton, investing more than $100 million and creating 30 new jobs. Meridian’s expansion includes the purchase of a new, 155,000-square-foot facility […]
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