Hamel News

It was one of the most infamous murder cases in the history of Madison County, Illinois.

A chicken and beer benefit on Saturday, July 18, will be held to help the cause of a 4-year-old twin boy who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

As of this weekend, cyclists now can ride on bike trails or designated on-road bicycle routes all the way from downtown St.

Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan confirmed to the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees that charging townships for assessor services would become effective next April 1. Dunstan commended Godfrey Township Assessor Monica Star Jerrells, but he pointed out that some Madison County townships have no assessor, such as St.

WORDEN/STAUNTON -- Madison County Transit plans to dedicate a new extension of the Quercus Grove Trail.

Several fire departments have responded to a structure fire at the CKS Metal Corp.

Here's a couple of notes of interest about the Madison County Transit network of bicycle trails: Schoolhouse Trail closure: Fortunately, I found out about this one before I took off riding on the MCT Schoolhouse Trail on Friday afternoon.

The rescue was dramatic. The repairs were expensive. Now the Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council is trying to figure out how to pay for its storm saga last fall.

A collision Saturday afternoon between a semi tanker truck and a van on northbound Interstate 55 near Hamel, Ill., killed one person, authorities said.

A purchase offer for Scotty's Route 66 Bar and Grill in Hamel, Ill., has been agreed to in principle, and the closing on the deal will occur May 21, says current co-owner Jim Allen.