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Quinn appoints new trustees
Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed two trustees to the SIUE Board with strong ties to the SIUE campus, ending a months-long dispute between Quinn and state senators.
Yeager honored with Liberty Bell Award
In the days leading up to Wednesday’s Madison County Law Day luncheon, Bonnie Yeager hadn’t been feeling well. Recently, Madison County Bar Association President Angela Donohoo had called to say that
The sacred ground of Lusk Cemetery
In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, Edwardsville’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will showcase some of Edwardsville’s historic buildings and landmarks in a series of artic
Firefighter steps down after 35 years
When Howard Hall was approached by Willard Flagg, the developer of the Deerfield Subdivision north of Edwardsville, about forming a fire district to serve the subdivision, Holiday Shores and the surro
Village to finish testing for state
Maryville Mayor Larry Gulledge hopes the village has put to rest an issue that’s been lingering for almost 20 years.
Hylla chosen to take over as chief judge
Madison County officials were effusive in their praise for outgoing Chief Judge Ann Callis, and say they are looking forward to working with new Chief Judge David Hylla when he takes office on Monday.
Accident can't separate friends
It’s a story that could have been taken from a feel-good family movie: a young man and his faithful pet are separated in a near-fatal accident, only to miraculously reunite thanks to two strangers.
Area native an MMA champ
Jan Jurkus, iPad out, is scrolling past photos of her daughter Barb Honchak’s latest Mixed Martial Arts fight when one of them brings her up short.
Carr named library director
Following the announcement from Deanne Holshouser that she would be retiring from the Edwardsville Public Library, the search began for a new librarian-director.
Area air quality forecasts begin
Another hot St. Louis summer is just around the corner with air so stagnant you really do believe you could cut with a knife.
Hylla chosen as new chief judge
David Hylla is the new chief judge for the Third Judicial Circuit. He replaces Ann Callis, who broke the news Friday morning at the Madison County Judiciary Committee.
Candidates line up for board seats
Holishor board election scheduled May 18
Wildey to host Hot Club of Cowtown
Hot Club of Cowtown’s new Lloyd Maines-produced release, Rendezvous in Rhythm, out May 28, 2013 on Gold Strike Records, is an exuberant collection of Gypsy songs and American Songbook standards played
EHS athletes to take part in Summer Zone
Program gets under way on May 22
