Arbitrator: Freeburg was right to fire officers accused of vandalism
A state arbitrator found that the village of Freeburg acted appropriately when it fired two of its police officers who broke into the evidence locker, damaged police property and pulled pranks on fellow officers.
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What's in the old DQ in Swansea? Restaurant opens for business
A building that originally housed Dairy Queen in Swansea has reopened as a new restaurant.
Toddler helps county decide order of candidates on primary ballot
A toddler's grasp has determined the order of candidates in eight races on the ballot for the...
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Police seek carjacking suspects who fired gunshots at officer
Police are looking for three suspects after shots were fired at a St. Clair County deputy pursuing a stolen SUV Tuesday night.
Metro-east News
Overnight temperature expected to be coldest of the year
Thursday morning is expected to bring the lowest temperature of the season for the metro-east with a low of 3 degrees.
Crime
Police seek carjacking suspects who fired gunshots at officer
Police are looking for three suspects after shots were fired at a St. Clair County deputy pursuing a stolen SUV Tuesday night.
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East St. Louis man sent back to prison for drug distribution
An East St. Louis man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for heroin distribution.
Sports
AP Study: Hits to head still prevalent in NFL
Almost once a game, an NFL player absorbs an illegal blow to the head or neck that could put his career — or worse — at risk.
Features
Scrooge's dream come true: 'A Christmas Carol' for $5
Tickets are going fast to the annual Looking Glass Playhouse production of "A Christmas Carol" this weekend in Lebanon.
State|Region
Study: Ill. lags in spending on smoking prevention
A study by a group of health organizations puts Illinois 32nd in spending tobacco-lawsuit money on smoking-prevention programs.
Nation|World
Interpreter for deaf at Mandela event called fake
As one world leader after another paid homage to Nelson Mandela at a memorial service, the man standing at arm's length from them appeared to interpret their words in sign language. But advocates for the deaf say he was a faker.
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