Long Lake Fire Department receives animal oxygen masks

Human life comes first when firefighters drive up to a house that's on fire. But after that, said Long Lake Fire Department Chief Danny Kreher, they feel good saving the pets families cherish.

May 28, 2012 | 5:30 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Thousands will feel pinch of Illinois' Medicaid cuts

The cuts will move hundreds of thousands of clients off the state's health care program for the poor, and those remaining will have less coverage for dental, eyeglasses and prescriptions.

May 26, 2012 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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On the job with a Madison County death investigator

Deborah B. von Nida's job is following tragedy. When someone in Madison County is killed in a car crash, overdoses from heroin, commits suicide or is a homicide victim, the Granite City woman frequently comes to find out why.

May 25, 2012 | 1:45 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

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Granite City parish picnic to have family-friendly prices

St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Granite City will have their annual picnic June 8-10 on the church grounds at 2300 Pontoon Road. This year, the festival will run discounts on Family Day at the Picnic, Sunday, June 10. Food and drinks will be discounted from 1-4 p.m. and ride bracelets will cost $20. Th…

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Flags to be placed on graves at Granite City cemeteries

More than 500 flags will be place on the graves of known veterans buried in St. John's Cemeteries on Nameoki and Maryville Roads in Granite City Saturday, May 26, at 9 a.m. Area Boy and Girl Scouts, veterans organizations and fraternal organizations will place the flags. On Monday, May 28, a Memo…

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Granite City police arrest several on burglary charges

Granite City Police Department

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.