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The employees who weren t working in St. Louis were communting to Fairview Heights or another temporary space in Clayton. When the consolidation occured, all 10 employees were brought to the newly expanded Clayton office and another two joined the team. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Linens 'n Things to liquidate chain Oct 15, 2008
Lincoln Place, Fairview Heights. West Point Shopping Center, Batavia. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Rollercoaster Ride: The ups and downs of painting Aug 28, 2008
He has won between 60 and 70 awards and grants for his artwork, including first place awards for his paintings at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this summer, and last weekend at the Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights. But the painting that won the state fair award was first rejected by a biannual Rockford art show. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
U.S. Attorney Aug 21, 2008
The United States Department of Justice - United States Attorney's Office. The United States Department of Justice. (Harper's Magazine)
Olney woman and her father plead guilty in scam that bilked millions Jul 23, 2008
Officials with the U.S. Attorney's office in Fairview Heights, Ill. said the two used an Internet Web site, printed offering documents and a limited number of sales representatives to carry out their bogus oil-drilling operation. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Gov't Wants Ky. Widow's Suit Over VA Death Tossed Jul 22, 2008
Randy Massey, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office in Fairview Heights, Ill. declined on Monday to elaborate on the government's position on the lawsuits. (CBS News -- US)
Touchette George Jul 18, 2008
Memorials may be made to the Educational Fund for Skylar Touchette, c/o Bank of Edwardsville, 330 West Vandalia, Edwardsville, IL. Visitation was held Monday, July 14, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, from 4 to 8 p.m. A prayer service was held at 6 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Funeral procession left Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, for a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, with Msgr. Bill McGhee... (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
The committee's official report Jul 17, 2008
Among those cities were the following: Mt. Vernon, Fairview Heights, Vandalia, Streator, Carbondale, Dixon, Morton, Jacksonville, Lincoln, and Charleston. Among interviewees were city employees, mayors, councilmen, citizens, City Administrators and City Managers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Church's Chicken serving up new franchises faster Jul 8, 2008
On the Illinois side, Church's is negotiating a conversion in Fairview Heights and is also eyeing north Madison County, particularly Collinsville and Edwardsville, for opportunities. On the Missouri side, Church's sees potential in south St. Louis County along the Interstate 55 corridor. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Two Marion arrests in Operation Falcon Jun 20, 2008
The arrest totals are: East St. Louis 87, Washington Park 5, Centerville 7, Cahokia 7, Venice 10, BellevilIe 16, Shiloh 1, Fairview Heights 11, Missouri 3, Alton 16, Herrrin 2, Mt. Vernon 9, Granite City 6, Marion 3, Hurst 1, Sauget 2, Edwardsville 1, Madison 3, Alorton 3, Jerseyville 6, Cobden 2, Cairo 6, Caseyville 2, East Alton 4, Red Bud 1, Brooklyn 1, Bethalto 1, Klondike 1, Carbondale 2, Collinsville 1, Godfrey 2, Tamms 1, Sandusky 1, Woodriver 1, Waterloo 1. Comments. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Linens 'n Things files for bankruptcy May 4, 2008
Linens 'n Things operated 589 stores in 47 states and Canada as of Dec. 31, 2007, including stores in Chesterfield, Fenton, Clayton, Town & Country and O'Fallon in Missouri, and Fairview Heights in Illinois. Related Industry News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Centrue Bank May 2, 2008
Centrue Financial (Nasdaq: TRUE) is the holding company of Fairview Heights, Ill. -based , which operates 33 branches in all, most in smaller Illinois cities. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Free tax help available Saturday at IRS offices; stimulus payment return aid available too Apr 12, 2008
-- Fairview Heights IRS Office, 380 Office Court. -- Galesburg IRS Office, 2066 Windish Drive. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Bill would expand child porn reporting Mar 29, 2008
Eric Davis, a service manager for Action Computer Company in Fairview Heights, said the company does report cases of child pornography if they come across a glaringly obvious case like a picture on a desktop. However, he added that many times it would be impossible for computer technicians to come across the material because it would require rooting through a persons individual files. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sales tax holiday could help back-to-school budget Mar 25, 2008
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS -- Illinois moms and dads could see cheaper prices on back-to-school items this August under a plan state lawmakers pushed at a news conference Monday at St. Clair Square mall. The measure would create a sales tax holiday beginning Aug. 1 and running through Aug. 10. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Olga's Kitchen to open in June at Chesterfield Mall Feb 28, 2008
and one in Fairview Heights, Ill. The Chesterfield location will be on the second floor of the mall. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
NIU shooting victim from Cicero laid to rest Feb 19, 2008
4:27 PM CST, February 18, 2008. Her family called her a princess; friends remembered her bright, shining smile. (Chicago Tribune)
Last NIU shooting victim treated at Kishwaukee leaves hospital Feb 19, 2008
NIU shooting victim from Carol Stream faces long recovery -- chicagotribune. NIU shooting victim from Carol Stream faces long recovery. (Chicago Tribune)
Pregnant women make plans for Highway 40 closure Dec 19, 2007
Amy Clark lives in Fairview Heights, Ill. and plans to make it to Missouri Baptist to deliver her first baby in January. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Jim Hanson seeking office of Circuit Judge Nov 28, 2007
Hanson, and his wife of 32 years, Linda, a teacher and school administrator, have two adult children, Leslie, who lives in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Ryan who attends SIU in Carbondale. . (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Relative's help is alleged Nov 28, 2007
Man reportedly said he may have carried bin with wife's body. 11:32 PM CST, November 27, 2007. (Chicago Tribune)
11/12/07 W BasketballBillikens Face First Road Test, Defending WNIT Champs Nov 13, 2007
AK-55 HITS THE TARGET: Sophomore center (Fairview Heights, Ill. Belleville East) turned in career highs in free throws (five), free-throw attempts (six) and minutes (32) against Hampton. (Slubillikens.com)
Final Exhibition Game, Regular-Season Opener Await Billikens Nov 6, 2007
AK-55 HITS THE TARGET: Sophomore center (Fairview Heights, Ill. Belleville East) tied for team-high rebounding honors with seven caroms against UMSL. (Slubillikens.com)
10/30/07 W BasketballBillikens Make 2007-08 Debut Friday Nov 1, 2007
Notre Dame) and center (Fairview Heights, Ill ... AK-55 HITS THE TARGET: Sophomore center (Fairview Heights, Ill. (Slubillikens.com)
Estes inducted into hall of fame Oct 23, 2007
The other 2007 inductees are: Carole Rita Nolan (Arlington Heights) in the education category; Eugene B. Redmond (Fairview Heights), in the performance/graphic arts category; and Bob Blazier (Crystal Lake) in the labor force category. Estes' successor as Pontiac Tourism director, Ellie Alexander, was among city staff who congratulated Estes on her induction. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Federal authorities execute search warrant Wednesday at Norris City doctor's office Sep 28, 2007
Calls to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Benton were referred to a Fairview Heights public information office. That office returned a call to The Times after business hours Wednesday and left a message indicating they were simply returning the call. (Carmi Times, IL)
N.C. Schools Sep 22, 2007
The Bank is near Fairview Heights. The Board also thanked Lyle Allen, Tim Mathis and Phil Bute for assisting in making the donation possible. (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Once in a lifetime dream team Aug 10, 2007
The state tourney at Sauget Stadium was actually easier than the division as Post 88 won 10-2 over Quincy, 7-3 over Fairview Heights with the pitcher and several players from the Belleville East team that ousted Mattoon in the high school super-sectionals earlier that year, 7-6 in the last-inning comeback over Quincy and then 16-8 facing Fairview Heights again to clinch the state title without losing in the double-elimination affair ... 97 ERA included winning the state championship game over... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Track, state harness records fall at fair Aug 2, 2007
Babbling Barn (o-Jerry Graham, Salem, and J.D. Graham, Fairview Heights; d-Randall Finn; t-Pamela Coleman); 5 ... Fox Valley Thor (o-Jerry D. Graham and J.D. Graham, Fairview Heights; 4. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Library pleased as program completes another summer Jul 28, 2007
In the evening, storyteller Marilyn Kinsella, of Fairview Heights, entertained with her program, ancing with the Stars. Cathy Ross reads from her book, ater Town, Wednesday at Olney Public Library. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Excerpts from recent Illinois editorials Jul 25, 2007
Giannoulias was in Fairview Heights last week touting his Green Rewards program, which offers a $1,000 incentive to hybrid car buyers. He must not have noticed that Illinois can't afford any new programs. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fourth gets you Jul 14, 2007
Joe Hoskins, 18, of Monmouth, was second with 79-71 150 and Christian Heavens, 18, of Fairview Heights, was third with 74-77 151. Deakin, 16, finished one stroke behind Heavens with 75-77 152. (Pekin Times, IL)
Pekin golfer in the mix for national tournament Jul 13, 2007
Cullen shot par 72, one stroke better than Fairview Heights' Christian Heavens. made bogey when I missed a 1 1/2-foot putt for par on the 13th hole and double-bogeyed 18,'' Deakin said. (Pekin Times, IL)
FedEx Ground announcement, Police Dep. contracts highlight Council meeting Jul 12, 2007
Members of the City Council next approved the purchase of new software for the city's clerical workers, after having reached an agreement with the same software company which already provides a similar service to the cities of Fairview Heights, Glen Carbon, Litchfield and Tuscola, along with several other cities in Illinois. The company will convert the city's present data into their system, in addition to training the city's clerical workers in its use and providing updates as the software is... (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Unfilled U.S. attorney posts in limbo Jul 2, 2007
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS There may be no end in sight to the U.S. attorneys limbo in Southern Illinois, with the White House apparently finding no luck hiring someone for a short-term job ... The office based in Fairview Heights is headed by acting U.S. Attorney Randy Massey. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
SIU trustees approve Edwardsville projects Apr 13, 2007
of Fairview Heights, Ill. was awarded a $134,340 contract to provide lighting for the parking lot. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Police: Mall still safe for shoppers Apr 9, 2007
Derik Holtmann/News-Democrat A St. Clair Square security vehicle drives through the parking lot at the mall in Fairview Heights Friday. FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Jerrie Rodriguez said she drives the 45 minutes to St. Clair Square from her home in Greenville about twice a month ... "I think what we're dealing with here is a couple of issues that are serious in nature happening in a short period of time, coupled with other incidents in St. Louis malls, our theater and what-have-you," said Fairview... (Belleville News-Democrat)
Panel will discuss political involvement Apr 5, 2007
I was watching the Today show this morning, and all they were talking about was who has the most money in the presidential campaign, said Kara Karraker, 20, an ISU student from Fairview Heights. Just think if we could level the playing field, and instead they talked about what the candidates were for and against. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Comment: Fairview's nuisance tenant law Apr 2, 2007
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The city may soon attempt to slash rental housing crime by requiring landlords to obtain training to keep their properties safe ... "The purpose of the ordinance is to try to hold property owners and managers a little more responsible for what happens there," said Fairview Heights Police Detective Bill Newgent, the program's coordinator ... According to the Fairview Heights draft ordinance, the Police Department can suspend the rental license of any property owner not taking... (Belleville News-Democrat)
Show me a sign: Controversial ordinance passes by 4-1 vote Mar 29, 2007
He said the Planning Commission worked hard on this and took applicable parts from other city codes, such as Herrin and Fairview Heights, in putting it together. Browning did not see it that way. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
New files: Gonzales approved firings Mar 24, 2007
The U.S. attorney in southern Illinois is headquartered in Fairview Heights near St. Louis and covers 38 counties. The district has had seven U.S. attorneys since 2001, one of the highest rates of turnover among the nation's 93 federal prosecutors' offices. (FOX59, IN)
Teaching girls to dream Mar 18, 2007
The 215 girls chose from sessions such as, "Who Dun It?" with evidence technician Donna Rees of the Illinois State Police Metro-East Forensic Lab in Fairview Heights; "The Future is Organic," with project manager April Calvin of Discovery Garden in Godfrey; attorney Amy Garrey discussing math and science applications in the law profession; and Yvette Booker, jeweler-artist discussing natural and manmade gemstones. Other topics were careers in mechanical and structural engineering, nursing,... (Alton Telegraph, IL)
Lottery First: Retailer Sells Both Winning Lotto and Little Lotto Tickets Mar 16, 2007
"Because they are so critical to our success, we are delighted one retailer will reap such a great reward. And, of course, we always look forward to congratulating the winning players." Players holding the winning tickets must present the original ticket and complete a claim form at any of the Lottery's five check writing centers located in Chicago, Des Plaines, Fairview Heights, Rockford and Springfield, Ill. Addresses for the check writing centers and claim forms are available for download at. (PR Newswire)
Sign Ordinance is taking shape Mar 16, 2007
Since the idea of a more stringent sign ordinance was put forth, the Planning Commission has been busy for the past six months researching ordinances in other communities across Illinois, including those of Fairview Heights and Herrin. What emerged from the Planning Commission s meetings was a nine-page document, five of which are devoted solely to defining the eight different types of signs detailed within; a document which members of the Planning Commission describe as relatively short. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Wood River-Hartford schools chief leaving Mar 14, 2007
WOOD RIVER - Michael Loftus, the superintendent of the Wood River-Hartford School District for the last two years, is resigning to take a job with the Pontiac-William Holliday School District in Fairview Heights. Loftus said he is parting on good terms with the School Board. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
School Board member questions spending Mar 9, 2007
Golley said during open session of the School Board's February meeting that he received a telephone call from a parent who overheard an administrator offering to buy wine for parents of Alton High School bowling team members on Jan. 27 at the Olive Garden restaurant in Fairview Heights. Superintendent David Elson said after the meeting that the parents did have alcohol that night but that they paid for it. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
Bush absent, but Secret Service was here Thursday Feb 24, 2007
Williams and Davis are assigned to the Secret Service office at Fairview Heights, and while protecting the President of the United States, the First Lady and assorted other dignitaries is part of their job, so is the investigation of specific crimes. Introduced by James Cutchin of Carmi, an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Illinois, the two men outlined their background and then spoke of their duties. (Carmi Times, IL)
Care for a foot rub with that filling? Feb 20, 2007
He said his own dental office, in Fairview Heights, Ohio, offers TVs in treatment rooms and an airy decor, but no spa services. "I'm not a big foot massage guy, personally," Messina said. (CNN -- US)
Meet Duane Bennett Feb 16, 2007
Duane Bennett is a two-star running back from Fairview Heights, Illinois. Bennett was recruiting by several different top schools but selected Minnesota over Kansas and Missouri. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thousands expected for Obama's news Feb 10, 2007
For grass-roots organizers like Ray Coleman of Fairview Heights, who will help lead hundreds of Metro East residents to Springfield for the event, it's a chance to rally local enthusiasm around a political figure who has sparked unusual enthusiasm across racial lines ... Coleman, the Fairview Heights community organizer, is coordinating three busloads of attendees, part of an estimated 500-plus Metro East residents traveling north to see Obama, a former state legislator from Chicago who has been... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Defendant Sentenced to More Than 27 Years for Threatening Federal Prosecutor and Anthrax Hoax Feb 3, 2007
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Charles E. Fuller, 39, currently incarcerated in the Federal Correctional Institution at Pekin, Ill. (PR Newswire)
Family, friends defend woman, 84, in deadly elementary school wreck Feb 1, 2007
"I think it's very tragic for the family to lose a young boy. But it's also tragic for (her) to live with this," said Art Knobeloch, a 64-year-old Fairview Heights nephew of Grace Keim, who police say plowed into Shiloh Elementary School on Monday, killing 8-year-old Ryan Wesling. Police say Keim, who has not been charged, was en route to a driving class at a nearby senior citizen's center when the lunchtime crash happened. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
FBI has Earnshaw patient records Jan 25, 2007
On the morning of Nov. 30, DEA agents executed a search warrant at Earnshaw's East Alton office, 131 N. Bellwood Drive, said Norman Smith of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Fairview Heights. Witnesses saw federal agents carrying boxes out of the office. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
77 month sentence given for meth conspiracy Jan 24, 2007
Ronald D. Bond, 39, Murphysboro, pled guilty to have conspired to make the drug between Sept. 3, 2002, and Nov. 3, 2005, in Jackson, Williamson, Saline and Union counties, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Fairview Heights. Six co-defendants have previously been sentenced to between 60 and 262 months for their roles in the conspiracy. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Where do you get gas? Jan 20, 2007
Zia Nizami/News-Democrat A motorist fuels up Friday at the Motomart in Fairview Heights. Motorists around the region, and nationwide, have been filling up their gas tanks for a little less. (Belleville News-Democrat)
What's your outlook for the metro-east? Jan 16, 2007
" The City Council may vote on the utility fee to pay for them, Denton said. The hotel and conference center project at the Shoppes at Green Mount is expected to get started this year, and the city will continue to promote the area in the corridor along Interstate 64 for additional commercial and retail businesses. Meanwhile, improvements at nearby MidAmerica-St. Louis Airport are under way, and Scott Air Force Base will fund a Joint Land-Use Study with surrounding communities. And in Shiloh,... (Belleville News-Democrat)
Veterans intersection ties for most crashes in Illinois Jan 4, 2007
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 11:35 PM CST. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
