Athens News

St. Clair County Board member Ed Cockrell, R-New Athens, plans to break the Democrats' stranglehold on countywide elected offices in next year's general election.

It's not a TV show at all, although Matt Enright, its director of public relations, says it will be soon.

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow hit a bump in Bismarck. Manager David Wright says he got a permit from the city to open Tuesday but did not realize he needed a transient merchant's license from the state attorney general's office as well.

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow hit a bump in Bismarck. Manager David Wright says he got a permit from the city to open Tuesday but did not realize he needed a transient merchant`s license from the state attorney general`s office as well.

The last of three people convicted of federal child sex charges was sentenced in court here Monday to life in prison, federal prosecutors said.

The last of three people convicted of federal child sex charges was sentenced in court here Monday to life in prison, federal prosecutors said.

Gary Johnston of Central States Fireworks Inc. in Athens, Ill., shows his son the ropes - or tubes, as the case may be - as they help set up Thursday for Alton's annual fireworks display, which will be launched Friday night from the Lincoln-Shields Recreation Area in West Alton, Mo.

Sharon Carden chewed her lip as she mulled over the $200 offer she received for her husband's old guitar Tuesday.

The Mississippi Fireworks Festival returns July 3 after skipping last year because of extensive flooding in the area.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? How long have you had it? 7 months How many tats do you have? 2 How many piercings do you have? 1 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? When my grandfather passed away I wanted to get something in honor of him and I also wanted to get my son's name Submitted by Cat from New Athens, IL on 02.17.09 Iron Age ...

Start digging through the attic, garage, jewelry box and closets. The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is visiting Naperville and wants your antiques and collectibles.

Remember those herringbone gold necklaces that were popular back in the 1980s? Chances are, you probably have one or more taking up space in a closet or drawer.

Two people who sought care at Springfield hospitals in recent days are being tested for swine flu, Sangamon County's health director said Wednesday.

Calvin Huckle is bent over in his swivel office chair like he's going to vomit. His e-mail message, recited back to him in his living room in New Athens, Illinois, has him choking with laughter.