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Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 15 hours ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

Business

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Fairview Heights Announces Partnership With St. Elizabeth's Hospital To Promote Health And Wellness Activities At The REC

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

City of Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky recently announced a new partnership with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital to become the exclusive health care partner for The REC, located at 9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights.

Business

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: BUILDING ON TRADITION AND VALUES

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

Gary D. Hemmer, President & CEO, First National Bank of Waterloo and its parent company, First Waterloo Bancshares, Inc.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

Politics

Rep. Stuart votes against Rep. Mazzochi's property tax reform proposal

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) was among a group of Democratic lawmakers opposing a proposal by Republican Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) aimed at ending “systemic conflicts of interest” in the state's broken property tax system.

Roxana Village Council met October 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Roxana Village Council met Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Roxana Village Council met October 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Roxana Village Council met Monday, Oct. 7.

Village of Shiloh Board of Trustees met October 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Shiloh Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 7.

Village of Maryville Community Improvement Board met October 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Maryville Community Improvement Board met Monday, Oct. 7.

City of O'Fallon City Council met October 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Oct. 7.

City of Highland City Council met October 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of Highland City Council met Monday, Oct. 7.

City of Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission met October 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 8.

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met October 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 9.

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met October 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 8.

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met October 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 8.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met October 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 7.

Alton Appearance Review Commission met October 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Alton Appearance Review Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Schools

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Maryville’s Ms. Sheahan is October 2019 Kahok Educator of the Month

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2019

Congratulations to Maryville Elementary School 2nd grade teacher Michele Sheahan who was chosen Kahok Educator of the Month for October 2019.

Community

Sen. Plummer rallies constituents to participate in 'Wall of Honor' Veterans Day tribute

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 15, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is enlisting the aid of his constituents to ensure that military veterans across the state get the recognition they deserve on Veterans Day.

Real Estate

Home sales in Smithton, October 6-12, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of October 6-12, 2019.