C.A.R.D. director resigns, says district is set up for failure
The executive director of C.A.R.D. has resigned, three days after warning the board that the district's lower tax rate would make it impossible to run park operations.
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Task force set to combat heroin in Madison County
Coroner Steve Nonn and staff from the Drug Enforcement Agency will present what they know of heroin...
Police: Man sets motorcycle, apartment on fire, attacks firefighter
A man has been arrested after police said he started a fire in St. Libory and then attacked a firefighter...
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Feds investigate bullying complaint in Swansea school district
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating allegations of racially motivated bullying at Wolf Branch Middle School in Swansea.
Metro-east News
Postal workers to picket Ben's in Belleville over in-store post office
A postal workers union is planning to picket along the sidewalks Friday outside Ben's Crafts & Floral because the downtown Belleville retailer houses a new post office.
Crime
Jury: Belleville man sexually assaulted 12-year-old relative
A Belleville man was found guilty of one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse Thursday in the assault on a 12-year-old female relative.
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Ex-Air Force official sentenced for taking contractor goodies
A federal judge sentenced Dennis Charles Toenjes Sr., 66, to three years of probation after pleading guilty to the charge of receiving gratuities in connection with his former role as a U.S. Air Force contracting official at Scott Air Force Base.
Sports
Former metro-east athletes making their marks at colleges
Freshman Malcolm Hill's playing time has increased in recent games as he and a talented group of freshmen try to build a stronger basketball program at Illinois.
Features
Tim McCarver to be in Cardinals' television booth
Baseball broadcasting still is in the cards for Tim McCarver.
State|Region
State Farm raises Illinois insurance rates
Several years of severe weather is costing Illinois homeowners more for insurance through one major carrier.
Nation|World
Prosecutors: General coerced captain into affair
With the Pentagon under increased scrutiny over revelations of rampant rape and sexual misconduct within the ranks, opening statements began Friday in a rare court-martial of an Army general — believed to be the most senior member of the U....
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