Soldier's family loses thousands in puppy scheme
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers after a Fort Leonard Wood soldier and his family lost nearly $4,000 to scammers.
View ArticleGovernor proclaims May “Invasive Species Awareness Month”
State embarks on public information campaign.
View ArticleQuinn announces legislation to end “puppy mill” sales
House Bill 4056 would make Illinois first state to require pet shops only sell animals acquired from an animal shelter or animal control facility.
View ArticleGovernor commemorates Holocaust victims
The governor proclaimed April 27 to May 4 as Days of Remembrance throughout Illinois.
View ArticleUniversity president visits SIUE
Dr. Randy J. Dunn, who replaces outgoing SIU President Glenn Poshard, is the eighth president of the Southern Illinois University system.
View ArticleAnnual Grafton Winery and Brewhaus Blues Festival set for May 17-18
Four top-notch blues bands from throughout the St. Louis area will complete the lineup.
View ArticleState Police to conduct special patrols
Efforts to concentrate on seat belt use, drunken drivers.
View ArticleRiverBend Growth Association announces new members
The association is the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the 11 communities known as the Riverbend.
View ArticleLinda Standefer Reedy
Linda Standefer Reedy, 72, of Fosterburg, died at 9:05 p..m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
View ArticleChallenge to Hillary Is Democratic win-win
Whoever runs against Hillary will, for at least some period of time, be the hottest thing in American politics.
View ArticleMary E. Loerch
Mary E. Loerch, 89, of Granite City died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at her home with her family by her side.
View ArticleIDOT schedules Illinois 100 lane closures
Work on Illinois 100 at Otter Creek in Nutwood to begin June 16.
View ArticleClick It or Ticket mobilization begins
Alton Police will kick off high-visibility enforcement this weekend.
View ArticleRobert J. Swiatek
Robert J. Swiatek, 78, of Edwardsville, and formerly of Granite City, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at his home.
View ArticleDarrell Patrick Crowson
Darrell Patrick Crowson, 39, of Kingwood, Texas, died Monday, April 21, 2014.
View ArticleHealth and Wellness Fair offers screenings
Free massage and acupuncture will be available, along with wellness and general health information.
View ArticleEMT recognized for 40 years of service
Dave Meiners, flight paramedic with ARCH Air Medical Service, completed the nation's most comprehensive recertification program for emergency medical technicians.
View ArticleFriday Roundup: Piasa Birds outslug Shells; Explorers extend streak
Andrew Fry was the winning pitcher as the Piasa Birds improved to 14-9.
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