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College Talk: 19th century literature reflects modern life
Most of us have read or seen adaptations of Victorian literature – think Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde and the Brontë sisters. Even if you’ve never read one of their books or seen a film adaptation, th
D.I.Y. Coaching: Four steps toward establishing a better you
DIY is generally understood as Do it Yourself. With this DIY Coaching column same notion applies. I’d love that you can coach yourself to some results and changes you desire with the information share
Ask the Lawyer: A few notes on considerations in contracts
Question: A friend of mine owns his own home remodeling business. About six months ago, I hired him to finish some work I had tried to do myself on my kitchen. When I hired him, we signed a contract.
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Courtney Schaefer and Adam Peters
Religion: "Show and Tell" is still important for adults
Most all of us who have had children in school know the term “Show and Tell." It is a time for the child to bring an object that they own and love to school to show the other students in their class a
County looking to solve storage problem
Unless something is done soon, the bathrooms on the third floor of the Madison County Wood River Facility will be overflowing. Not with water but with boxes filled with court documents now being store
Casino Queen celebrates 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago last week, the Casino Queen sailed into the St. Louis area and made its debut on the East St. Louis Riverfront. The magnificent multi-story paddle-wheel style boat was met with much f
Maryville approves lighting project
Deputy police chief will attend traffic institute
Community Focus -Glen Carbon Homecoming a hit
More than 6,000 people were estimated to have taken part in the Glen Carbon Homecoming Friday and another 3,500 on Saturday. The event took place in Old Town, near the Covered Bridge. Guests enjoyed c
Collinsville man faces drug charges
Battery charges filed against woman
Extensive search ends with a perfect match
California family travels to adopt cat in Troy
New exhibit opening at Schmidt Art Center
You can introduce a little electric blue into your life, calm your spirit with Zen-inspired art and explore mixed media collages centered around identity and social construction this summer it the Wil
SIUE's University Park looks to expand tenant list
With 16 private company tenants and nine university units already functioning within Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Park, SIUE is seeking to expand its client base at the 330-a
Judge grants delay in drowning case
45-year old man died in Holiday Lake
Council approves trail extension proposal
Funding grants approved for tennis tournament, bike race
Local man faces DUI, drug charges
By MATT WINTE
Farmers' Market now open in Alton
The Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market is open in the parking lot at the corner of 9th Street & Piasa St. The Market will be in session on Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. until Noon and on Wed