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Collinsville moves toward eminent domain for Main Street warehouse

The City Council approved steps toward eminent domain in the process of evacuating the last tenants from a Main Street warehouse in order to demolish and rehabilitate most of the block.

Lawsuit: Ex-inmates allege illegal strip searches at St. Clair County Jail

Two former inmates who allege they were humiliated during strip searches at the St. Clair County Jail have filed a federal lawsuit seeking more than $350,000.

Groundbreaking in Shiloh gets work going on Memorial Hospital-East

Right now, it is a field. But in about two years, a new hospital in Shiloh will be treating its first patients.

Cards postcard from Florida: Day 2

It was a forgettable Monday for the Cardinals, whose pitchers struggled mightily in a 17-5 loss to Detroit. Manager Mike Matheny searched hard for a few positives despite the realization that his team has been outscored 28-6 in the last two games. ... 46 minutes ago

Officer sues over Whitney Houston fallout

A Beverly Hills police sergeant is suing the city, claiming he faced retaliation after reporting that a detective made inappropriate remarks about Whitney Houston's body at her death scene. 4 minutes ago

Ill. attorney general collects nearly $1 billion

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has announced her office collected nearly $1 billion in revenue last year.

'Burger King baby' now seeks birth mom on Facebook

In 1986, a newborn wrapped in a red sweater was found abandoned in the bathroom of a fast-food restaurant. Nearly three decades later, the baby is all grown up and looking for her biological mother, and tens of thousands of people are trying to help. 19 minutes ago

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