Alton, Illinois

Illinois American Water’s Alton Water Production Team Celebrates 13 Years of Working Safely

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Environment, American Water Works, Camden, New Jersey, RWE, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Water, Alton, Illinois, Matter

Illinois American Waters Alton water production team reached a significant safety milestone last month.

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  • Illinois American Waters Alton water production team reached a significant safety milestone last month.
  • The local water production team celebrated 13 years without experiencing any lost-time accidents on Dec. 5, 2020.
  • Illinois American Water employees work around the clock to provide critical water service to homes and businesses.
  • About Illinois American Water - Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.

SIU SDM Dean Rotter Elected Vice Chair of Commission of Dental Accreditation

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Alton, Illinois, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Dentistry, Southern Illinois University, Health care, Health, V-12 Navy College Training Program, Dentistry in the United States, Dental degree

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, has been elected vice chair of the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA), the national programmatic accrediting agency for dental and dental-related education programs at the post-secondary level.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, has been elected vice chair of the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA), the national programmatic accrediting agency for dental and dental-related education programs at the post-secondary level.
  • CODA employs a rigorous, collaborative peer review accreditation process to evaluate the quality of more than 1,400 dental and dental-related programs.
  • These programs include predoctoral (DDS/DMD) dental education programs, advanced dental education programs and allied dental education programs.
  • "Since Southern Illinois University sponsors dental and advanced dental education programs accredited by CODA, my work on the Commission helps strengthen my understanding of this process, so that I can better lead the SIU School of Dental Medicine," Rotter said.

Novavax Appoints Biopharmaceutical Industry Veteran Gregg Alton to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Novavax, Biotechnology, Life sciences, Gilead Sciences, Alton, Illinois, Infectious diseases, Articles

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc.(NASDAQ: NVAX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of Gregg Alton, J.D.to its Board as an independent Director.Mr.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc.(NASDAQ: NVAX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of Gregg Alton, J.D.to its Board as an independent Director.Mr.
  • Alton brings extensive industry experience to his role on the Novavax Board of Directors, including more than 20 years at Gilead Sciences, where he served in an array of leadership roles across a portfolio of responsibilities.
  • Mr. Alton served as Gileads interim Chief Executive Officer from January 2019 until March 2019, before and after which he was Chief Patient Officer.
  • I am delighted to join Novavax Board of Directors and look forward to working with my fellow Board members and Novavax management team, who share my passion for helping protect millions of people across the globe from serious infectious diseases, saidMr.

Kindred expands US footprint with deals in Ohio and Illinois

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Gambling, Entertainment, Penn National Gaming, Hollywood Casino, Unibet, Argosy Casino Alton, Companies, Alton, Illinois, Kindred Group

Following the successful entry into New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Indiana, Kindred secures further market access by signing agreements with Penn National Gaming which will give access to Ohio and Illinois.

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  • Following the successful entry into New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Indiana, Kindred secures further market access by signing agreements with Penn National Gaming which will give access to Ohio and Illinois.
  • The agreements provide Kindred, under the Unibet brand, access to pursue licensing inIllinois, through Argosy Casino Alton, and Ohio, through Hollywood Casino.
  • "Extending our footprint in the US by establishing our brand in two key states like Illinois and Ohio is very exciting for us.
  • Putting Illinois and Ohio on the list together with New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Indiana, shows our commitment to establishing Unibet in the US.

SIU School of Dental Medicine Receives CODA Full Accreditation

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Alton, Illinois, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Southern Illinois University, Dental school, V-12 Navy College Training Program, Dentistry, Articles, Dental hygienist, Dentistry in the United States

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine has received a full accreditation report from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), which completed its site visit to the Alton campus in November 2019.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine has received a full accreditation report from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), which completed its site visit to the Alton campus in November 2019.
  • CODA accredits dental schools and programs, including advanced dental education programs and allied dental education programs in the U.S.
  • The SIU School of Dental Medicine students manage approximately 35,000 patient visits each year at its patient clinics in Alton and East St. Louis.
  • The School of Dental Medicine is a vital oral health care provider for residents of southern and central Illinois, and the St. Louis metropolitan region.

Corcept Therapeutics Appoints Gregg Alton to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Corporate governance, Corporate law, Information governance, Management, Records management, Alton, Illinois, Business, Articles

Mr. Alton has also been appointed as Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors.

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  • Mr. Alton has also been appointed as Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Alton served as Gileads interim Chief Executive Officer from January 2019 until March 2019.
  • I am excited to welcome Gregg to our Board, said Joseph K. Belanoff, MD, Corcepts Chief Executive Officer.
  • Gregg has devoted his career to helping patients and physicians understand their treatment options and obtain access to life-saving medications.

Illinois American Water Acquires Alton Regional Wastewater System; Adds 23,000 Wastewater Customers to Southern Illinois Service Area

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Other Natural Resources, Utilities, Environment, Natural Resources, Energy, Sewerage, Water, Sanitation, American Water Works, Camden, New Jersey, RWE, Alton, Illinois, Water industry, Wastewater, Alton, Physical geography

Illinois American Water President Bruce Hauk today announced the Companys acquisition of the Alton Regional Wastewater System.

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  • Illinois American Water President Bruce Hauk today announced the Companys acquisition of the Alton Regional Wastewater System.
  • Alton Mayor Brant Walker said the sale of the wastewater system to Illinois American Water is, in the Citys best interest.
  • Illinois American Water has provided the River Bend area with water service for more than 140 years, said Karen Cooper, senior manager for Illinois American Waters Southern Division.
  • About Illinois American Water - Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.

Alton Lane Launches First-Ever Line of 100% Custom Shoes

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Clothing, Alton Lane, Savile Row, Tailor, Alton, Illinois, Alton

"We are thrilled to announce the launch of Alton Lane custom shoes," said Colin Hunter, Co-Founder and CEO of Alton Lane.

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  • "We are thrilled to announce the launch of Alton Lane custom shoes," said Colin Hunter, Co-Founder and CEO of Alton Lane.
  • Clients can also make an appointment for an in-store design session at each of Alton Lane's 12 showroom locations nationwide.
  • Founded in 2009, Alton Lane is a luxury lifestyle brand on a mission to revolutionize the menswear industry.
  • Alton Lane sources their fabrics directly from the world's finest mills and works with the same tailors who produce for Savile Row in London.

WANRack Breaks Into Illinois With Two More School Districts

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Alton, Illinois, Alton, Computer network, Optical fiber

The completed networks for Alton and Park Ridge School Districts are WANRack's first steps into Illinois.

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  • The completed networks for Alton and Park Ridge School Districts are WANRack's first steps into Illinois.
  • WANRack handed total control of the new private fiber builds over to the school districts in May but will continue to penetrate deeper into each market well into the future.
  • "Alton and Park Ridge school districts will now have some of the fastest networks in the State of Illinois with unlimited growth potential," says WANRack CEO, Rob Oyler.
  • Compared to traditional cable or telephone companies, WANRack delivers private Fiber Optic WANs to K-12 school districts across the United States.