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Residents Concerned About Student Parking 27 Aug 2013 | 04:49 pm
Homeowners on several streets neighboring Roxana High School have set up an open meeting tonight at the bleachers at the high school's football field to discuss a plan to prevent their streets from be...
Charges Filed in Monkey Bite Case 27 Aug 2013 | 04:30 pm
The former owner of a monkey that bit a child at an event at Godfrey's Glazebrook Park in June has been charged with three counts of unlawful possession of a primate. The charges were filed Monday by ...
Alton Street Equipment Loan Moves Forward 27 Aug 2013 | 08:02 am
The Alton City Council Committee of the Whole has tentatively approved a plan to sign off on what could be a $450,000 loan. The Public Works director has identified a number of areas of need, and bel...
Police Seek Hit and Run Driver 27 Aug 2013 | 06:43 am
The Madison County Sheriff's Department is asking for any witnesses to a weekend hit and run to come forward. The incident took place early Saturday morning in the 7200 block of Montclair Avenue in G...
Heat Returns Experts Urge Caution 27 Aug 2013 | 06:41 am
Hot summer temperatures are making a late arrival in the St. Louis area. For this last week of August, the heat index could climb into the triple digits. The hottest day is expected to be Wednesday,...
Governor to Visit SIUE Today 27 Aug 2013 | 06:39 am
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will be in Edwardsville today, presenting a check for $23 million to complete the existing Science Building remodeling. The Science Building renovation is phase two of the...
Student Organization to Mentor Businesses 27 Aug 2013 | 06:37 am
There is a new student organization at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey focused on helping small businesses grow. SCORE is an acronym for the Service Corps of Retired Professionals, and is ...
Second Property Tax Payment Coming Up 27 Aug 2013 | 06:34 am
Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler is reminding Madison County property owners the second payment in the four-payment plan is coming up. September 10 is the due-date for those participation in th...
No Comment From Governor on Pension Plan 27 Aug 2013 | 01:43 am
Gov. Pat Quinn won’t say whether he’s behind the pension plan being considered by the conference committee, but says their progress is “positive.” “Well, you got to see the final...
Farm Progress Show Starts Today 27 Aug 2013 | 01:39 am
This wouldn't be a good time to engage Beau Hanger in a long, deep discussion, especially if the topic is something other than the Farm Progress Show. You might call Hanger the mayor of Progress City ...
