BELVIDERE, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tammy Zurfluh to SVP, Director of Mortgage Sales. In this pivotal role, Zurfluh will provide visionary leadership to the mortgage sales team, spearheading strategic initiatives to drive mortgage sales growth and elevating customer experience. With over 20 years of experience and a successful track record in mortgage sales leadership, more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: First Mid Strengthens Executive Team with Two Key Leadership Hires First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is pleased to announce the appointment of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Stas Wolak will assume the role of Chief Retail Banking Officer, previously held by Mandy Lewis who now holds the position of Chief Operations Officer. Wolak brings a wealth of customer-focused banking industry experien more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: By Barb Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs The Illinois National Guard recognized its most notable militiaman and 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, during a ceremony at his tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, Feb. 12, marking the 215th anniversary of his birth. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Alessia, Director of the Illinois National Guard Joint Staff, presented a wrea more PR

LEBANON, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- McKendree University issued the following news release: Two students were honored with McKendree University's 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award at a celebration held on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The annual awards celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Reverend Dr. King. This year's recipients have demonstrated care and compassion, understanding and tolerance for all people, and humanitarian principles and ideals. They h more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: * * * * Biological processes that drive aging may be malleable * Focus will be on studying people who are disadvantaged with respect to biological aging, including those with HIV * Study will enroll individuals of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds * * * The Potocsnak Longevity Institute at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has launched the Human Longevity La more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Vice President Kamala Harris joined community leaders from across the country Feb. 9 at the White House to honor the first graduates of the University of Chicago Crime Lab's Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy--a pioneering, six-month program that trains leaders to prevent and reduce gun violence in their communities. In her remarks, Harris recognized the work of the Academy and its graduates, whi more PR