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Wood named publisher of Suburban Journals
Jennifer A. Wood has been named publisher of the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis.
Updated: 1:14 pm Feb 22, 2012 | 11:45 am | Loading…
Gun registration plan strongly opposed in area
An old-time shoot-'em-up between Chicago and downstate representatives may be ahead in the Illinois General Assembly over a proposal to register and title all handguns — for $65 per weapon.
Updated: 9:59 am Feb 22, 2012 | 4:00 am | Loading…
Granite City police arrest several on dUI charges
Granite City Police Department
Feb 22, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Collinsville police arrest two on possession charges
Collinsville Police Department
Feb 22, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Drum group headed to Metro East high school
Sheltered Reality, a percussion music group, will perform at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. Through music, personal letters and stories the group gives a positive message to youth audiences. The performance is free and open to the public. For more i…
Feb 21, 2012 | 3:53 pm | Loading…
Tasting to benefit United Way
Bella Milano restaurant in Edwardsville will host a wine and beer tasting on Thursday, Feb. 23, to benefit the United Way of Greater St. Louis. The event will be held in the Tuscan Room from 6-8 p.m. and will have appetizers, a silent auction and 50/50 drawing. Cost is $25 per person. Guests may …
Feb 21, 2012 | 3:49 pm | Loading…
Trivia to benefit child advocacy
A trivia night benefitting the Madison County Child Advocacy Center will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bethalto, 400 North Beau Chateau. Doors open at 6 p.m., questions commence at 7 p.m. Beer, soda and popcorn will be provided. There is a maximum of eight players …
Feb 21, 2012 | 3:39 pm | Loading…
State of the levees
Les Sterman, supervisor of construction and the works for the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council, and Alan Dunstan, Madison County board chairman, will give a presentation on Metro East levees on Thursday, Feb. 23. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Granite City Housi…
Feb 21, 2012 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Library to offer more eBooks
Starting Feb. 28, the Collinsville Public Library will expand eBook and audiobook services available to download from the library’s website. Library card holders can check out and download eBooks and audiobooks at any time or location. Patrons can browse the library’s website, check out with a va…
Feb 21, 2012 | 12:15 am | Loading…
Speak up for your health
Teri Kerr, assistant director of experimental education and clinical assistant professor of pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will speak at the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville on Feb. 23 about how to talk with health care providers. Her talk, “Speaking up for you…
Feb 21, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Tale of scandal headed to SIUE
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theatre and Dance will present Servy-n-Bernice 4Ever on the stage of the Dunham Hall Theater Wednesday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 26. The production tells the story of Bernice, a young, black model living in Boston living a life built on a fi…
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:59 pm | Loading…
Museum opens new kids exhibit
The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum recently opened its children’s Discovery Zone. The exhibit is a place for children to explore artifacts they can touch and hold. The exhibit will offer a “Make and Take” art project based on a displays currently at the museum. February’s exhibits is Valentine’s Day…
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:56 pm | Loading…
Cahokia Mounds calling for artists
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is looking for artists to sell at the Spring Indian Market, April 13-15. Vendors must be Native American artists with a valid state of federally recognized tribal card. Booth deposit is $50. Typically, more than 4,000 visitors attend the event and about 20 artis…
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:46 pm | Loading…
Be heart healthy
Throughout February, Collinsville and Troy Physical Therapy locations are offering free blood pressure screenings in recognition of American Heart Month.
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:46 pm | Loading…
Bank making assistance easier
Through the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s “Hardest Hit” program, Home Federal Savings and Loan is offering homeowners a chance for temporary mortgage assistance.
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:47 pm | Loading…
Gateway Pharmacy closing at end of month
Gateway Regional Medical Center plans to close its outpatient pharmacy at the end of the month because it loses money, a spokeswoman said.
Feb 20, 2012 | 5:00 am | Loading…
Questions raised over Caseyville fishing dock
A newly constructed fishing dock in Caseyville has piqued the interest of a group of residents.
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:15 am | Loading…
New animal clinic opens in Collinsville
A new nonprofit group has partnered with the city of Collinsville to open a spay and neuter clinic in the Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter.
Feb 20, 2012 | 3:00 am | Loading…
Park district looks to change bond repayment
The Collinsville Area Recreation District board of commissioners is considering a change to its financial practices that will ensure that the district will be unable to borrow money for the next 20 years.
Feb 20, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
POKIN AROUND: Prosecutors, FBI say human trafficking hard to detect, but a growing problem
You might not see it, but the problem of human trafficking is here and getting worse.
Feb 16, 2012 | 4:00 am | Loading…
Granite City police arrest several on possession charges
Granite City Police Department
Feb 16, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Edwardsville police arrest three on DUI charges
Edwardsville Police Department
Feb 16, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Collinsville police arrest two on DUI charges
Collinsville Police Department
Feb 16, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Shoplifting arrests swell in Granite City
A jump in heroin addiction, the bad economy and an aggressive effort by stores to catch shoplifters combined to boost the number of retail theft arrests in Granite City last year.
Feb 15, 2012 | 4:45 am | Loading…
2 Granite City properties set for auction
Two properties in the Granite City area are up for auction.
Feb 15, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Granite City considers study to improve bike trails
Granite City is considering participating in a study of ways to improve and expand pedestrian and bicycle trails.
Feb 15, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
New county program helps homeowners keep their homes
Collinsville resident Jacqueline Hoffmann and her three daughters hope the Madison County Foreclosure Mediation program will help them keep their home.
Feb 14, 2012 | 5:00 am | Loading…
City's push for more business leads to restructure
A restructuring of top management will enable Collinsville city officials to concentrate on bringing in new businesses and keeping existing businesses.
Feb 14, 2012 | 3:30 am | Loading…
Park district cuts Market Day and Bluegrass in the Park
Market Day will be no more at Willoughby Heritage Farm. The Collinsville Area Recreation District has canceled the weekly summer event, as well as the annual bluegrass festival and the summer concert series.
Feb 13, 2012 | 5:00 am | Loading…
Granite City declares amnesty on delinquent sewer bill fees
About 800 Granite City homeowners who are behind on their sewer bills now have a chance to pay only what they owe, without most of the penalties the city has been adding.
Feb 13, 2012 | 3:00 am | Loading…
Collinsville business news: Firm joins RiverBend Growth Association
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Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Granite City business news: Law enforcement association gives awards
SMALL BUSINESS
Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Granite City police arrest several on possession charges
Granite City Police Department
Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Madison County program aims to help homeless families
Madison County doesn't have a huge homeless population, but it does have a different type of homeless population, according to county officials.
Feb 10, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Collinsville police arrest several on driving under the influence charges
Collinsville Police Department
Feb 09, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Edwardsville police arrest several on trespassing charges
Edwardsville Police Department
Feb 08, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Experts share horrors of heroin addiction
On a big screen at Granite City High School was the face of a mother expressing the worst fears any mom could have.
Feb 07, 2012 | 3:30 pm | Loading…
POKIN AROUND: The good life of cutting hair in Granite City
A barber's pole hasn't marked the place in 15 years. Years ago, one, then another, were vandalized. There's no signage, either.
Feb 07, 2012 | 5:30 am | Loading…
POKIN AROUND: Hanging with a UFO group; or, what did you just say?
Last Wednesday night I attended the monthly meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis. The group gathers in a big room in the St. Louis County Library on Lindbergh Boulevard.
Feb 06, 2012 | 6:00 pm | Loading…
Collinsville business news: director of finance receives award
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Feb 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Business news: Granite City woman gives presentation at conference
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Feb 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Caseyville man sentenced to three years for cocaine conspiracy
One of 25 individuals indicted and charged with being a member of a cocaine distribution operation, Francisco Sanchez, of Caseyville, was sentenced Feb. 2 to more than three years in prison, according to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Sanchez, 27, will also serv…
Feb 03, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Granite City felon found with weapon pleads guilty
Derrick Williams, a previously convicted felon from Granite City, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to unlawful possession of a firearm, according to Stephen Wigginton, U.S. attorney general for the Southern District of Illinois.
Feb 03, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Don't sign up for electricity savings yet, mayor urges
In their rush to get good deals on electric rates, Granite City residents may miss a better deal later on, said Mayor Ed Hagnauer.
Feb 01, 2012 | 3:45 am | Loading…
Granite City police arrest several on retail theft charges
Granite City Police Department
Feb 01, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Community welcomes new businesses
Two local businesses recently held ribbon cuttings.
Feb 01, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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