Belleville News Democrat: Metro-east news http://www.bnd.com/metroeastnews/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2012 Belleville News Democrat Metro-east news 60 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:43:21 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Metro-east group wants gay marriage bill passed; opponents ready for a tussle http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2056081/group-wants-gay-marriage-bill.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2056081/group-wants-gay-marriage-bill.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:19 CST The president of a metro-east gay and lesbian organization hopes that a bill filed in the Illinois House will allow gay marriages. Four million miles: Belleville trucker looks back at life on the road http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2054013/retiree-looks-back-at-life-on.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2054013/retiree-looks-back-at-life-on.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:21 CST Robert Gutherz has driven his last load for H.C. Truck Service. From steakhouse to sushi: Swansea restaurant switches gears again http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2054016/fill-up-on-chinese-food-in-swansea.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2054016/fill-up-on-chinese-food-in-swansea.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:34 CST Renovations are under way at the building at 4580 N. Illinois St. that originally housed a Ryan's Steakhouse. 'Most things are going to be about money': Belleville may call in labor attorney for police contract http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2056071/belleville-may-call-in-labor-attorney.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2056071/belleville-may-call-in-labor-attorney.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:10 CST City leaders may soon be turning to a labor attorney to help them with a union contract for police officers. All aboard! Railroad sees potential in Greenville industrial park http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2054010/all-aboard-railroad-sees-potential.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2054010/all-aboard-railroad-sees-potential.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:39 CST Plans for a new business park in Bond County are now on a faster track. Plans for Sept. 11 memorial in Belleville to be unveiled at public event http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2056086/want-to-hear-detailed-plans-for.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/13/2056086/want-to-hear-detailed-plans-for.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:44 CST A planning committee soon will unveil detailed plans for the city's memorial to the victims and survivors of Sept. 11. Election 2012: The BND's coverage plan through the primary season http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055185/the-bnd-has-the-election-covered.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055185/the-bnd-has-the-election-covered.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:49 CST The BND has a full menu of regional politics coverage planned for the next five weeks, leading up to the March 20 primary. You're getting a sample with today's report by Mike Fitzgerald, but there's more to come. What follows is a preview of our general coverage plan through the rest of the primary season. Jail isn't the only option: Redeploy Illinois helps delinquent teens - and saves you money http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055155/jail-isnt-the-only-option-now.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055155/jail-isnt-the-only-option-now.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:16 CST Things could have ended up much differently for 18-year-old Curtis Warner. A year ago he was staring down at time behind bars. 'A pretty nasty game of bait and switch': Retiring police officers learn unused sick days could be worthless http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055159/a-pretty-nasty-game-of-bait-and.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055159/a-pretty-nasty-game-of-bait-and.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:47 CST Officer Ronald V. Thompson said he worked his 33-year career in Swansea thinking he would be compensated for his unused sick leave like past police chiefs and officers. Melee on West Main: 1 charged, 2 sought after brawl in Belleville http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055179/1-charged-2-sought-in-melee-fight.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055179/1-charged-2-sought-in-melee-fight.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:42 CST One man has been charged in connection with a fight and possible shooting along West Main Street Friday night. 'Jobs are hard to find': Voters want to hear how 12th District candidates plan to put people back to work http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055147/all-six-candidates-hoping-to-serve.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055147/all-six-candidates-hoping-to-serve.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:49 CST Paula Hipskind, who is unemployed, wants the 12th Congressional District seat's next occupant to know one thing. Abe Lincoln in the metro-east: Swordplay averted and a balcony made famous http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055151/as-we-celebrate-the-occasion-lets.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055151/as-we-celebrate-the-occasion-lets.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:27 CST When Abraham Lincoln spoke at a Whig Party rally in April 1840 at the St. Clair County Courthouse, a Belleville Daily Advocate article described him as "weak, puerile, and feeble." Valentine's Day: The holiday that's completely out of control http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055154/valentines-day-always-is-good.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/12/2055154/valentines-day-always-is-good.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:42 CST One of the things I truly love about Valentine's Day, the holiday of love, is how marketing people have spun the day completely out of control. State: Belleville nursing home negligent in 77-year-old resident's death http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053992/report-nursing-home-was-negligent.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053992/report-nursing-home-was-negligent.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:12 CST The 77-year-old man who died after walking away from a Belleville nursing home had wandered off from the facility two previous times, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report. Judge: Doctors must tape exams of Maryville church shooting suspect http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053984/sedlaceks-exam-must-be-taped-church.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053984/sedlaceks-exam-must-be-taped-church.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:09 CST The doctors examining the man accused of shooting the Rev. Fred Winters will have to record their examinations, a judge ruled Friday. Quinn breaks ground on crime lab in Belleville http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053985/gov-quinn-says-projects-like-this.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053985/gov-quinn-says-projects-like-this.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:12 CST Terry Delaney, the city's former police chief, remembers discussions in 2002 of moving the state police crime lab from Fairview Heights to Belleville. Corn, soybeans, mink and honey? Illinois remains an agriculture powerhouse http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2054001/illinois-remains-an-agriculture.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2054001/illinois-remains-an-agriculture.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:50 CST The 2011 Illinois Agricultural Statistics Annual Bulletin dropped on my desk the other day, and there were few surprises. Illinois was No. 2 in the nation in corn and soybean production in 2010, trailing Iowa once again. State legislature may ax short school days http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053999/short-school-days-could-be-history.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053999/short-school-days-could-be-history.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:10 CST Students probably won't be happy with one of the bills Sen. Dave Luechtefeld is guiding through the legislature, but their parents might. Police respond to crashes on slick roads Friday across metro-east http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2053558/granite-city-police-investigate.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2053558/granite-city-police-investigate.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00 CST Granite City police responded to a four-car accident on Illinois 3 Friday afternoon. State Police seize more pot, cash from I-70 motorists in Madison County http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2053566/isp-seize-more-pot-cash-from-i.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2053566/isp-seize-more-pot-cash-from-i.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:13 CST Police seized more than 153 pounds of pot and $50,000 cash from two separate traffic stops Monday in Madison County. Daughter, her boyfriend arraigned in father's slaying http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053991/whats-the-motive-behind-dads-killing.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/11/2053991/whats-the-motive-behind-dads-killing.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:02 CST An East St. Louis woman and her boyfriend were arraigned Friday on first-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of the woman's father. Judge rules examination of church shooting suspect be recorded http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2053602/judge-rules-examination-of-church.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2053602/judge-rules-examination-of-church.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:32 CST The doctors examining the man accused of shooting Pastor Fred Winters in the middle of services nearly three years ago will have to record their examinations, a judge ruled Friday. Illinois gets $1 billion mortgage settlement; what will it mean for you? http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2052621/what-will-the-mortgage-settlement.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2052621/what-will-the-mortgage-settlement.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:49 CST The $25 billion mortgage settlement with the nation's five biggest banks will send $1 billion to Illinois. Man found dead in Moto Mart bathroom; police suspect overdose http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2052624/man-dies-of-suspected-overdose.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2052624/man-dies-of-suspected-overdose.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:14 CST A 30-year-old man was found dead early Thursday of a suspected drug overdose in the bathroom of a Belleville gas station. 'No damned way': Metro-east lawmakers plan to fight hard against proposed gun registration http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2052587/lawmakers-take-aim-at-handgun.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/10/2052587/lawmakers-take-aim-at-handgun.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:22 CST Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed statewide legislation Thursday to require handgun owners to register their weapons and pay a $65 fee for each one, calling it a common sense measure that would protect the rights of responsible gun owners while keeping illegal firearms off the streets.