ChamberReportwww.peoriachamber.org

March 2013

A publication of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce

Volume 21 Issue 3

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WelcomeNEW

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Chamber Members!Anixter International 1701 Tullamore, Unit B, Bloomington, IL 61704P. 309. 664.8213 F. 309.662.0007Website: www.anixter.comMr. Nick LeroyAnixter is a leading global supplier of communications and security products, electrical and electronic wire and cable, fasteners and other small compo-nents. (A) BNI 3603 W. Bennington Ct., Peoria, IL 61615P. 309.453.2463 Website: www.bni-il.comMr. Jeff EnsingerBNI (Business Networking Int’l) is the worlds largest structured networking organization where members meet to pass and receive referrals, exchange information, and acquire ACTIVE NETWORKING skills. There is only one profession in each chapter which means there is no competition among the membership so that there can be an open dialogue among the members. (A) Langston Bag Co. 1114 SW Adams St., Peoria, IL 61602P. 309.676.1006 F. 309.676.1225Website: http://langstonbagofpeoria.com/ Mr. Cloyd “Butch” Conard Langston Bag of Peoria, LLC is a manufacturer of multiwall bags: Sewn Open Mouth (S.O.M) and Pinch Bottom Open Mouth (P.B.O.M); we also

manufacture Pasted Value Sacks (P.V.S.E) multiwall paper bags at our Mem-phis facilities. (C)

The Entrepreneur’s Source1821 Autumn Ridge, Washington, IL 61571 P. 309.214.0966 F. 609.594.8524Website: www.TheESource.com/dmcwhorter Ms. Denise E. McWhorterOur Coaching Services: For Individuals: Explore self-employment options Business Clients: Employee selection, HR management, management sys-tems, expansion strategies, sales development and accounting solutions. (A) Nena Hardware Inc. 1415 West Forrest Hill, Peoria, IL 61604P. 309.688.9700 F. 1144.688.9775Website: nena.doitbest.comMr. Justin M. NenaPeoria area’s most complete and helpful hardware store, family-owned. (B) Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen and Cochran 401 SW Water St. Suite 301, Peoria, IL 61602P. 309.674.1144 F. 309.671.4368Website: www.sorlinglaw.comMr. James D. BroadwayThe largest law firm in Springfield, with a Peoria office to service its Central Illinois clients, whose practice is broad-based in the areas of health care law business and banking, government affairs, commercial transactions, estate planning and litigation. (A)

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ALDI

Power Zone

Chamber Members!

Yvonne Greer, owner of Yvonne’s Power Zone, is joined by her family, staff, and Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis as she readies to cut the ribbon to kick off an open house held in January at their location at 7800 N Sommer St. #509 in Peoria. Yvonne’s Power Zone is one of the Chamber’s newest members. Like them on Facebook.

Employees helped ALDI’s Store Manager Rich Baker with the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 1st, to celebrate the new Peoria location at 3420 N. University.

Quilty Inn & Suites

Jennifer Pence, general manager of the Peoria Quality Inn & Suites on Brandywine Drive, is joined by hotel staff and Chamber Ambassadors for a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the property’s grand re-opening under new ownership by Choice Hotels.

Join us for Business After Hours in 2013 the second Thursday of every month (with the exception of December, January and holidays)

March 14 at Barrack’s Cater Inn

April 18 at Federal Warehouse

May 9 at Peoria Chiefs

June 13 at Pearl Technologies

July 11 at OSF Jump Trading Center

August 8 at Midstate College

September 12 at Goodwill

October 10 at Kickapoo Creek Winery

November 14 at Demanes Interiors

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Skip-a-Long Home Child Care Network of Peoria was the recipient of a grant from Payless Shoes for 100 pairs of shoes for area children in their program. Pam Heimer, HCCN Coordinator and Santa are distributing the certificates.

What Steps is Your Company Taking to Prosper in

This Economy?

 

Many chamber member businesses have found a simple solution to lowering their utility expenses through the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce COMMERCIAL Energy Cooperative.

Learn how your business can benefit from joining the Peoria Area Chamber of Com-merce - CQI Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative by visiting www.peoriachamber.org or contact Brian McLemore at brian@cqiassociated.com or 217-855-8417 for more information.

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Barry M. Barash Barash & Everett LLC Galesburg 309.341.6010 Agriculture;Bankruptcy: Indiv; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Close/Private Held; Comm LitReynolds M. Everett, Jr. Barash & Everett LLC Galva 309.932.2001 Agriculture; Trust/Will/EstateA. Lou Benassi Benassi & Benassi PC Peoria 309.674.3556 Family; PI: General; Work CompPatricia C. Benassi Benassi & Benassi PC Peoria 309.674.3556 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee; False Claims Act/Whistle BlowerJames R. Carter Carter Law Offices Peoria 309.673.3517 PI: General; PI: Prof'l MalpracticeDaniel G. O'Day Cusack Fleming Gilfillan & O'Day Peoria 309.637.5282 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White Collar; Tax: IndivJ. Reed Roesler Davis & Campbell LLC Peoria 309.673.1681 Employment: Mgmt; Labor: MgmtRonald E. Halliday Doc Halliday, Attorney at Law Peoria 309.689.8982 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; PI: General; Work CompJohn S. Elias Elias Meginnes Riffle & Seghetti PC Peoria 309.637.6000 Close/Private Held; M & A; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: BusinessRobert M. Riffle Elias Meginnes Riffle & Seghetti PC Peoria 309.637.6000 Comm LitJames R. Grebe Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 Agriculture; Elder; Gov't/Municpal/Lobby/Admin; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Trust/Will/EstateMichael R. Hasselberg Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 FamilyKenneth M. Snodgrass, Jr. Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 PI: General; Work CompCharles J. Urban Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 FamilyJulie L. Galassi Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Employment: Employee; MilitaryEric E. Hasselberg Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: ResKarl B. Kuppler Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Close/Private Held; Tax: Indiv; Trust/Will/EstateCharles M. Rock Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Comm Lit; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: FinanceJeffrey B. Rock Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; PI: General; PI: Prof'l Malpractice; ADR: PINicholas J. Bertschy Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liability DefenseTimothy L. Bertschy Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Construction; Gov't/Municpal/Lobby/Admin; PI Defense: GeneralRoger R. Clayton Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Health; Med-Mal DefenseBrad A. Elward Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Civil AppellateJoseph G. Feehan Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; Transportation Def: Avi/FELA/MariMatthew S. Hefflefinger Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Transportation Def: Avi/FELA/Mari; Tox Tort DefenseStephen J. Heine Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Construction; PI Defense: General; Transportation Def: Avi/FELA/MariBradford B. Ingram Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Employee Benefits; Employment: Mgmt; Work Comp DefenseTimothy W. Kirk Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 ElderLisa A. LaConte Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Health; Products Liability Defense; Tox Tort DefenseChristopher P. Larson Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Class Action/Mass Tort Defense; Products Liability Defense; Tox Tort DefenseRex K. Linder Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Products Liability DefenseJames J. Manning Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Real Estate: ResGary D. Nelson Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Ins/Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: GeneralDavid R. Sinn Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice DefenseCraig L. Unrath Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Civil AppellateCraig S. Young Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Work Comp DefensePaul C. Estes Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: GeneralJon S. Faletto Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 EnvironmentalRhonda J. Ferrero-Patten Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Ins/Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice DefenseDavid E. Jones Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Comm Lit; Employment: Mgmt; Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liab DefenseDouglass A. Marshall Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 HealthTimothy J. Newlin Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.669.0163 PI Defense: General; Work Comp DefenseL. Lee Smith Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Criminal Appellate; Crim Defense: White Collar; Labor: MgmtTheodore L. Eissfeldt Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Banking; M & A; Publicly Held CorpMichael D. Gifford Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: MgmtTimothy J. Howard Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Banking; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm CollectMichael R. Lied Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt; Immigration: Employ; Immigration: Indiv; Labor: MgmtTracy C. Litzinger Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: MgmtThomas W. O'Neal Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.999.6341 Agriculture; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; HealthLeonard W. Sachs Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt; Labor: MgmtStephen M. Buck Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.637.4900 Comm LitKenneth R. Eathington Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.637.4900 Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: ResDavid L. Higgs Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.497.3223 Association/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Employee Benefits; Tax: IndivBrian W. Ruddell Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.497.3208 Association/Non-Profit; Employee BenefitsJeffrey A. Ryva Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.497.3210 Civil Appellate; Comm LitKent A. Noble Johnson Bunce & Noble PC Peoria 309.691.9650 Elder; Trust/Will/EstateEdward R. Durree Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 PI: General; PI: Prof'l MalpracticeArthur R. Kingery Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 PI: General; Work CompPhilip M. O'Donnell Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 PI: GeneralSteven A. Wakeman Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 Family; PI: GeneralPatrick J. Jennetten Knell & Kelly LLC Peoria 309.655.1530 Work Comp DefenseStephen P. Kelly Knell & Kelly LLC Peoria 309.655.1530 Work Comp DefenseCharles D. Knell Knell & Kelly LLC Peoria 309.655.1530 Work Comp DefenseChristopher P. Ryan Law Office of Christopher P Ryan Peoria 309.637.8020 PI: GeneralJerold I. Horn Law Office of Jerold I Horn Peoria 309.676.2778 Trust/Will/EstateThomas J. Penn, Jr. Law Offices of Thomas J Penn Jr Peoria 309.674.9332 Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White CollarMichael A. Fleming Michael A Fleming PC Law Offices Peoria 309.637.5002 Family Appellate; FamilyG. Edward Murphy Murphy & Dunn PC Peoria 309.691.3970 FamilyJohn P. Nicoara Nicoara & Steagall Peoria 309.674.6085 PI Defense: General; PI: General; PI: Transportation Incl FELA/Mari; ADR: PIRichard L. Steagall Nicoara & Steagall Peoria 309.674.6085 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: EmployeeTheresa Rahe Hardesty Parker & Parker Peoria 309.673.0069 AdoptionDrew Parker Parker & Parker Peoria 309.673.0069 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Family; PI: General; PI: Prof'l MalpracticeMaximilian M. Prusak Prusak Winne & McKinley Ltd Peoria 309.674.4222 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; ADR: PIJoseph E. Winne Prusak Winne & McKinley Ltd Peoria 309.674.4222 Work Comp DefenseGregory A. Cerulo Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 PI Defense: General; Products Liability DefenseJohn F. Kamin Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Work Comp DefenseMichael A. Kraft Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: ResKevin M. Miller Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Med-Mal DefenseLaura A. Petersen Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Health Med-Mal DefenseMatthew B. Smith Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Health; Med-Mal DefenseJames D. Broadway Sorling Northrup Peoria 309.674.1144 Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Health; Real Estate: CommThomas M. Henry The Elder Law & Social Security Disability Law Center Peoria 309.690.3355 Elder; Social Security DisabilityJoseph B. VanFleet VanFleet Law Offices Peoria 309.672.2200 Comm Lit; Construction; Creditor Rights/Comm Collect

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Barry M. Barash Barash & Everett LLC Galesburg 309.341.6010 Agriculture;Bankruptcy: Indiv; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Close/Private Held; Comm LitReynolds M. Everett, Jr. Barash & Everett LLC Galva 309.932.2001 Agriculture; Trust/Will/EstateA. Lou Benassi Benassi & Benassi PC Peoria 309.674.3556 Family; PI: General; Work CompPatricia C. Benassi Benassi & Benassi PC Peoria 309.674.3556 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee; False Claims Act/Whistle BlowerJames R. Carter Carter Law Offices Peoria 309.673.3517 PI: General; PI: Prof'l MalpracticeDaniel G. O'Day Cusack Fleming Gilfillan & O'Day Peoria 309.637.5282 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White Collar; Tax: IndivJ. Reed Roesler Davis & Campbell LLC Peoria 309.673.1681 Employment: Mgmt; Labor: MgmtRonald E. Halliday Doc Halliday, Attorney at Law Peoria 309.689.8982 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; PI: General; Work CompJohn S. Elias Elias Meginnes Riffle & Seghetti PC Peoria 309.637.6000 Close/Private Held; M & A; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: BusinessRobert M. Riffle Elias Meginnes Riffle & Seghetti PC Peoria 309.637.6000 Comm LitJames R. Grebe Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 Agriculture; Elder; Gov't/Municpal/Lobby/Admin; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Trust/Will/EstateMichael R. Hasselberg Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 FamilyKenneth M. Snodgrass, Jr. Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 PI: General; Work CompCharles J. Urban Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth Peoria 309.637.1400 FamilyJulie L. Galassi Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Employment: Employee; MilitaryEric E. Hasselberg Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: ResKarl B. Kuppler Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Close/Private Held; Tax: Indiv; Trust/Will/EstateCharles M. Rock Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Comm Lit; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: FinanceJeffrey B. Rock Hasselberg Rock Bell & Kuppler LLP Peoria 309.688.9400 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; PI: General; PI: Prof'l Malpractice; ADR: PINicholas J. Bertschy Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liability DefenseTimothy L. Bertschy Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Construction; Gov't/Municpal/Lobby/Admin; PI Defense: GeneralRoger R. Clayton Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Health; Med-Mal DefenseBrad A. Elward Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Civil AppellateJoseph G. Feehan Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; Transportation Def: Avi/FELA/MariMatthew S. Hefflefinger Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Transportation Def: Avi/FELA/Mari; Tox Tort DefenseStephen J. Heine Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Construction; PI Defense: General; Transportation Def: Avi/FELA/MariBradford B. Ingram Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Employee Benefits; Employment: Mgmt; Work Comp DefenseTimothy W. Kirk Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 ElderLisa A. LaConte Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Health; Products Liability Defense; Tox Tort DefenseChristopher P. Larson Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Class Action/Mass Tort Defense; Products Liability Defense; Tox Tort DefenseRex K. Linder Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 PI Defense: General; Products Liability DefenseJames J. Manning Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Real Estate: ResGary D. Nelson Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Ins/Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: GeneralDavid R. Sinn Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice DefenseCraig L. Unrath Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Civil AppellateCraig S. Young Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Peoria 309.676.0400 Work Comp DefensePaul C. Estes Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: GeneralJon S. Faletto Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 EnvironmentalRhonda J. Ferrero-Patten Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Ins/Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice DefenseDavid E. Jones Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Comm Lit; Employment: Mgmt; Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liab DefenseDouglass A. Marshall Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 HealthTimothy J. Newlin Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.669.0163 PI Defense: General; Work Comp DefenseL. Lee Smith Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Peoria 309.674.1025 Comm Lit; ADR: Comm Lit; Criminal Appellate; Crim Defense: White Collar; Labor: MgmtTheodore L. Eissfeldt Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Banking; M & A; Publicly Held CorpMichael D. Gifford Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: MgmtTimothy J. Howard Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Banking; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm CollectMichael R. Lied Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt; Immigration: Employ; Immigration: Indiv; Labor: MgmtTracy C. Litzinger Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: MgmtThomas W. O'Neal Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.999.6341 Agriculture; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; HealthLeonard W. Sachs Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Peoria 309.672.1483 Employment: Mgmt; Labor: MgmtStephen M. Buck Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.637.4900 Comm LitKenneth R. Eathington Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.637.4900 Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: ResDavid L. Higgs Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.497.3223 Association/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Employee Benefits; Tax: IndivBrian W. Ruddell Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.497.3208 Association/Non-Profit; Employee BenefitsJeffrey A. Ryva Husch Blackwell LLP Peoria 309.497.3210 Civil Appellate; Comm LitKent A. Noble Johnson Bunce & Noble PC Peoria 309.691.9650 Elder; Trust/Will/EstateEdward R. Durree Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 PI: General; PI: Prof'l MalpracticeArthur R. Kingery Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 PI: General; Work CompPhilip M. O'Donnell Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 PI: GeneralSteven A. Wakeman Kingery Durree Wakeman & O'Donnell Assoc Peoria 309.676.3612 Family; PI: GeneralPatrick J. Jennetten Knell & Kelly LLC Peoria 309.655.1530 Work Comp DefenseStephen P. Kelly Knell & Kelly LLC Peoria 309.655.1530 Work Comp DefenseCharles D. Knell Knell & Kelly LLC Peoria 309.655.1530 Work Comp DefenseChristopher P. Ryan Law Office of Christopher P Ryan Peoria 309.637.8020 PI: GeneralJerold I. Horn Law Office of Jerold I Horn Peoria 309.676.2778 Trust/Will/EstateThomas J. Penn, Jr. Law Offices of Thomas J Penn Jr Peoria 309.674.9332 Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White CollarMichael A. Fleming Michael A Fleming PC Law Offices Peoria 309.637.5002 Family Appellate; FamilyG. Edward Murphy Murphy & Dunn PC Peoria 309.691.3970 FamilyJohn P. Nicoara Nicoara & Steagall Peoria 309.674.6085 PI Defense: General; PI: General; PI: Transportation Incl FELA/Mari; ADR: PIRichard L. Steagall Nicoara & Steagall Peoria 309.674.6085 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: EmployeeTheresa Rahe Hardesty Parker & Parker Peoria 309.673.0069 AdoptionDrew Parker Parker & Parker Peoria 309.673.0069 Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Family; PI: General; PI: Prof'l MalpracticeMaximilian M. Prusak Prusak Winne & McKinley Ltd Peoria 309.674.4222 PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; ADR: PIJoseph E. Winne Prusak Winne & McKinley Ltd Peoria 309.674.4222 Work Comp DefenseGregory A. Cerulo Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 PI Defense: General; Products Liability DefenseJohn F. Kamin Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Work Comp DefenseMichael A. Kraft Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: ResKevin M. Miller Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Med-Mal DefenseLaura A. Petersen Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Health Med-Mal DefenseMatthew B. Smith Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Chtd Peoria 309.674.1133 Health; Med-Mal DefenseJames D. Broadway Sorling Northrup Peoria 309.674.1144 Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Health; Real Estate: CommThomas M. Henry The Elder Law & Social Security Disability Law Center Peoria 309.690.3355 Elder; Social Security DisabilityJoseph B. VanFleet VanFleet Law Offices Peoria 309.672.2200 Comm Lit; Construction; Creditor Rights/Comm Collect

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BusinessBriefs

Advanced Correctional Healthcare has acquired two new health care contracts for county jail facilities in Illinois.

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Business Development and Client Services welcomes Katie Schwener, Proposal/Copy Writer.

Better Banks is pleased to announce that Stanley F. Scott has joined the bank as a Vice President in the lending department.

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP welcomes 3 new Assurance Associates to the firm: Eric Garcia, Heather Hall and Nathan Sutter. CliftonLarsonAllen would also like to congratulate the following individuals on their recent promotions: Stephanie Petri, promoted to Manager; Rachel McKinzie, promoted to Senior; Lindsay Samp, promoted to Senior and Darryl Suttle, Jr., Promoted to Senior. Davis & Campbell L.L.C. takes pleasure in announcing Abby Clark and Derek Schryer have become members of the firm and Kevin Shields has become an associate of the Firm in its Peoria Office.

Facet Computers is pleased to announce Nick Fulfer has been hired as a Computer Technician.

Gallagher Coyle Insurance Agency is now part of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Pete Coyle, Area Executive Vice President, is excited to announce Brian Gruber has recently joined the firm as Commercial Lines Account Executive.

Hospice Compassus is excited to announce the addition of Chuck Dutil to their Hospice team. Chuck is excited to serve as a Hospice Care Consultant.

Johnson, Bunce & Noble would like to announce that Attorney Aimee S. Peterson has joined their law firm as an associate.

McGladrey LLP welcomes Brian Hennessey and Suzanne Everett, both Assurance Associates to its Peoria office.

Mousty ITS has relocated their office to 8847 N. Knoxville Ave in Peoria.

Doug Shannon, a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual- Greater Peoria has been appointed a Field Director and Rose Freeman has been named Recruiter.

OSF Saint Francis is pleased to announce the following leadership appointments: Michael Higgins has been named Executive Director, Research, Education and Innovation and Robert Brandfass has joined OSF Healthcare System as a Senior Vice President of Legal Services.

The Antioch Group Inc. welcomes Jo Sack, LCPC to their clinician team.

The Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute is pleased to announce the addition of the following staff to their team: Christy Purvis Wilkins as Director of Development; Sarah Gonzales as Research Coordinator; Elizabeth Paulter as Nurse Coordinator; Shanna Beard as Social Worker and Dr. Renee Madden as Hematologist/Oncologist.

The Peoria Area Civic Chorale welcomes Dr. Timothy Fredstrom as their new Artistic Director/Conductor.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is proud to welcome their newest home mortgage consultants, Bobby Brown, Michael Broadhurst and Tricia Johnson.

Jeff Burtis State Farm would like to welcome Brittany Grant to the team as a Marketing Assistant.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria was presented the BCGA/TeenNick HALO (Helping and Leading Others) Award by Nickelodeon and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Busey Bank has been awarded participation in the Affordable Housing Program through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.

CIAN, Inc. was awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s “Above and Beyond Award” in recognition of its outstanding support and continuing service.

CIAN, Inc. is proud to acknowledge employees John Allison and Michael Gorospe on their recent certifications as GIAC Certified Incident Handler and Certified Information System Security Professional, respectively.

Federal Companies of East Peoria received the 2012 Green Company of the Year award from the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce.

Three Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Attorneys have been recently selected by Leading Lawyers Network as Leading Lawyers in Illinois: Brad Elward of the firm’s Peoria office; Lisa LaConte in the firm’s Peoria and Edwardsville offices; and Mike Schag in the firm’s Edwardsville and Chicago offices.

Hospice Compassus is pleased to announce Sarah Gorman CNA and Taira Biggs CNA are now certified in Hospice Palliative Care.

The Hult Center for Healthy Living is proud to recognize and congratulate Cara Burghardt for receiving the Outstanding Internship of the Year award at Bradley University.

In anticipation of the best home-selling season since 2008, three Illinois real estate professionals recently launched new websites with LRS Web Solutions.

McGladrey LLP was recently selected as a winner of Progressive Media Group’s Bob Scott’s Insights 2012 VAR Stars Award.

Methodist Medical Center has been named one of the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for clinical outcomes.

NAWBO-CIL congratulates our Public Policy Director, Doris Symonds, who was selected as an influential woman in business to participate in honoring Lydia Moss Bradley at Bradley University.

Joshua Waite, John Dill and Sunil Oberoi, Financial Representatives with Waite Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, have qualified for membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable an international, independent association of nearly 19,000 leading life insurance producers.

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is pleased to announce Samantha Rohman as the recipient of the October 2012 DAISY Award.

Papa John’s owned by Sid Ruckriegel and Sidal was named large franchise of the year in the Midwest.

Princeville State Bank proudly congratulates and recognizes Lesa Black, Vice President, for her 10 years of service.

Pam Hillyard, Manager of Social Services and Accreditation at Proctor Hospital; and Nikki Shaw, Six Sigma Black Belt, Performance Improvement at Proctor Hospital, recently graduated from Caterpillar’s Six Sigma Black Belt Training.

Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & Cerulo is proud to announce that eight

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attorneys in the firm’s Peoria office have been named “Super Lawyers” for 2013: Gregory Cerulo, R. Michael Henderson, Peter Jennetten, John Kamin, Kevin Miller, Murvel Pretorius, Matthew Smith and Jo Wetherill. In addition, four other attorneys have been named as “Rising Stars” for 2013: Adam Chaddock, Elizabeth Larsen, Jennifer Morris and Laura Petersen.

A Peoria-based RE/MAX Unlimited team has ranked #30 in the United States with RE/MAX International through November 2012.

Signal 88 Security Peoria was awarded the 2012 Most Improved Franchise of the Year at the national convention in Las Vegas in January.

The Hotels at Grand Prairie would like to congratulate Crystal Holley, General Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie, on earning her CHA. Certified Hotel Administrator is the most prestigious certification available to a hotel general manager and hospitality executive.

Ryan Finkenbine, M.D., Chair and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine for the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, was named among the Best Doctors in America by his peers.

AMVETS Peoria Post 64 would like to announce that they have a newly remodeled facility for any special occasion. They have the capacity to accommodate groups up to 150 people. Contact 309-676-9458 for more information.

Central Illinois FRIENDS of People with AIDS is pleased to announce their partnership with the Illinois Public

Health Association is and Mike Maginn in providing leadership and assistance with the HIV Care Connect program.

The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois held its monthly networking opportunity for Central Illinois women at A Perfect Pair Boutique. The endowment fund supports projects that strengthen families and communities by empowering women and girls.

Courtyard Estates of Peoria residents made a visit to Peoria’s Crittenton Centers to learn more about the facility and how they can get involved.

Courtyard Estates of Peoria held their 2nd annual Chili Cook Off in January. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Anthony Hoopingarner was presented with the “Best Chili Award.”

Cullinan Properties LTD recently held a Business Resolution event. There was a panel that discussed how to succeed and prosper in the coming year. The panel members were Steve Driscoll of Menold Construction, Maggie Whalen Misselhorn of Simantel, and Brian Buralli of Central States Media were a few of the panel members.

River 97.3, a Cumulus Media-Radio Peoria station, donated hundreds of teddy bears to children at OSF St. Francis on Valentine’s Day.

Eureka College will name retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as an Honorary Ronald Reagan Fellow at a ceremony in April.

Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has created a new program called Beyond Jobs. This program will focus on unemployed and underemployed women in

Central Illinois. Women who participate in the program will be matched with respected area employers and receive continued support from Goodwill as they grow in their new careers.

Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois offers free informational workshops to veterans and their families throughout the year.

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is pleased to announce that Donna M. Goelz has become a shareholder with the firm.

LRS Web Solutions recently launched new websites for three Illinois real estate professionals. LRS Web Solutions provides integrated search, communication and organization features.

McGladrey LLP recently announced that the 2012 PGA TOUR’s McGladrey Classic tournament raised $400,000 for charitable organizations.

Medi-Weightloss Clinics in Peoria would like to congratulate all of their patients. They have now surpassed 10,000 lbs lost.

Methodist College would like to congratulate the students who made the Dean’s List and President’s List for the fall semester.

The Board of Directors of OSF Saint Francis Healthcare System has decided to sell OSF Saint Clare Home to another local healthcare system.

The OSF Saint Francis Foundation is pleased to announce the 2013 Angel Ball raised $3,751,600 to benefit the OSF Endowment Fund.

Peoria Area Association of Realtors would like to announce that the greater Peoria area home sales increased 16.8 % over the previous-year levels and median prices increased 6.1 %.

The Peoria Chiefs and the Illinois CancerCare Foundation are offering fans the opportunity to put an image on a jersey number. Chief’s players will wear these specialty jerseys during the Swing for the Cure event in May. Visit www.peoriachiefs.com for more information. At its January meeting, the Peoria County Board of Health approved proposed changes to Chapter 19 Sewers and Sewage Disposal Systems of the Peoria County Code.

Peoria Production Shop is proud to announce that they have been recertified in the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Program.

Princeville State Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), and through CBAI they are providing a scholarship to a graduating senior from Princeville High School. The winner will be announced at the Princeville High School Awards Night in May. Morris Graduate School of Management, a Division of Robert Morris University now offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Information Systems.

The Antioch Group, Inc. would like to announce a new radio program: Issues and Answers in Christian Mental Health, hosted by Howard Love, LCPC, CSAT on WPEO Radio AM 1020.

The Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in partnership with the Central Illinois Agency of Aging in 2013 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Community Fall Prevention Program.

The Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IPMR) is celebrating 14 years in Bartonville with the opening of a new outpatient location at 1119 W. Garfield. IPMR now offers not only Physical Therapy in Bartonville, but also Occupational and Speech Therapy.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is joining some 60 medical schools and institutions across North America in taking a stand for humanism in medicine by observing the third Gold Humanism Honor Society Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care.

VanFleet Law Offices announces the publication of the first four articles written by the attorneys of the VanFleet Law Offices for the Illinois Institute for Continued Legal Education.

The W.D. Boyce Council Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce that 119 Boy Scouts achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2012. The W.D. Boyce Council honored the Eagle Scouts at the annual Eagle Scout Recognition Brunch in January.

Wildlife Prairie State Park has been named one of the top 10 things for families to do in Illinois.

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