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College Talk: Roles of police, military change with society
The sweeping immigration reform bill currently before Congress may be in danger of not passing due to some members’ insistence that strict border enforcement rules be included in any changes to the la
Ask the Lawyer: Understanding considerations in contracts
Question: A friend of mine told me that he would give me his car a long time ago. Almost a year has passed, and my friend and I got into a big fight a little while ago. Now he is saying that he is not
Religion: Even the little things can make a difference
Sometimes in the magazines or newspapers we read, we come across quotes made by authors, actors, politicians or individuals that others deem important enough to take note of their statements. I find m
Boundary agreement likely to be extended
As confusing as the boundary between Glen Carbon and Edwardsville is, the parties involved don’t seem to mind.
Man charged in child porn case
A 29-year-old man who had been living in Glen Carbon was arraigned Thursday on federal charges of possession of child pornography and possession of a counterfeit Alien Registration Card.
Glider pilot had luck on his side
Lucky? Yes. A hero? Not in his eyes.
Finance committee discusses tourism fund
At Wednesday night's Edwardsville Finance Committee meeting, members were presented funding requests for the Edwardsville Futures Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament and the Edwardsville Rotary Club for the
Cars burglarized in warehouse district
The Edwardsville Police are reporting a rash of car burglaries Wednesday in the Gateway Commerce Center.
Emergency system unaffected by storm
On the evening of May 31, as a severe storm bore down on the city of Edwardsville, telecommunicators at the Edwardsville Police Department Communication Center made a decision.
Disaster relief team descends on city
On May 31, the Edwardsville area experienced Mother Nature's wrath. The good news was that no one was hurt as a result of the storm. Only one home was completely destroyed. But with the number of tr
Courthouse showing its age
There are days when people inside the Madison County Courthouse are treated to a distinct odor. It is one of a handful of problems the county hopes to address – along with possible air quality and str
Water project moves forward
In the planning stages since 2010, Glen Carbon’s water system improvement project moved forward in a big way with the passage of four related resolutions at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting.
