St. Louis area cleans up severe damage from strong winds, large hail

Building commissioner Frank Oswald said the city is investigating the tent collapse.

Apr 30, 2012 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Man killed in St. Louis tent collapse looked forward to daughter's wedding

Goodman was the sole fatality in the freak collapse of a tent at Kilroy's Sports Bar.

Apr 30, 2012 | 12:10 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Illinois budget director assures local mayors that state's economy is improving

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS • The Illinois Governor's budget director assured Southwestern Illinois mayors today that the state's dire financial and budgetary woes are improving.

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SWIC honors society lends a hand

Kevin Thoele / SUBMITTED PHOTO

Jan 16, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Seniors, don’t miss deadline for discounts

Applications for seniors participating in the Illinois Circuit Breaker program are due Dec. 31.

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Waterloo German Band keeps rolling out the fun

Harry Wolf, 81, director for 67 years of the Waterloo German Band, which plays German waltzes, polkas and fox trots. The five-member band has played across the United States and in other countries.

Oct 02, 2011 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

• Video: The Waterloo German Band