Do you believe in the American Dream? Study finds little chance for some
A majority of children born into the poorest families remain in poverty as adults, according to a national study conducted by Harvard University researchers that questions whether the American Dream is a myth.
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Madison County man dies after losing control of SUV
An Alton man died after the SUV he was driving went out of control and struck a traffic signal pole...
Real Estate: What's your neighbor's home selling for?
Recent real estate transaction for St. Clair, Madison and Monroe counties
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DUI suspect slams into state trooper's squad car on I-64
A DUI suspect slammed into the rear of an Illinois State Police trooper's squad car occupied by the trooper and another DUI suspect early Saturday on Interstate 64 in St. Clair County.
Metro-east News
Eckert seeks to delay demolition of Meredith Home
As the deadline for a May demolition of the Meredith Home draws near, preservationists continue to appeal to developers and hope for an extension from Belleville officials.
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Metro-east sweep yields 10 probation revocations
Probationers beware: Compliance is the law and if you break the law, you will pay the price.
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Off the beat: Dumbest thing ever said to a cop during DUI stop
He was pulled over with glassy eyes, slurred speech, a boozy smell, and he blew well over the legal limit on his BAC test, so 61-year-old Michael Moore probably couldn't say much to help his case.
Sports
SWIC earns berth in national tournament
The three-peat is complete for the Southwestern Illinois College Blue Storm.
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Coach's coach: Belleville man got SLU coach off to a good start
Dave Coles and Ron Steen have been friends for more than 40 years.
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Pistorius trial: Stunning testimony in 1st week
The testimony in the first week of Oscar Pistorius' murder trial was jaw dropping at times, and more riveting evidence is expected as the prosecution seeks to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the double-amputee athlete intentionally shot dead his...
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