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Apr 30, 2009 | Belleville News
Couple celebrate a milestone with 71st wedding anniversary
Four generations of relatives and several metro-east cities will help Edward and Vernice Keuss celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary today.
Teens around Central Illinois are texting up a storm. Talking on your cell phone is on the way, and texting is taking over.
Bowman DNA evidence can be used in trial, St. Louis County judge says
A St. Louis County judge ruled DNA evidence tying Gregory Bowman to a murdered teen and testimony regarding his previous criminal history can be presented in his upcoming capital murder trial.
Belleville brothers, another man charged in burglaries, suspected in others
A pair of Belleville brothers suspected in more than 30 burglaries have been charged with burglarizing a bank in Monroe County.
The following cases were adjudicated Jan. 7-8 in Monroe County Circuit Court in Waterloo, Judge Dennis Doyle presiding: Jessica M. Ratcliff, 29, residency unknown, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a ...
Hecker will enforce occupancy permits, building inspections in 2009
Beginning Feb. 1 the village of Hecker will begin enforcement of its occupancy permit ordinance and require building inspections on all property.
Resident Petitions For Local Dog Park
Des Plaines resident Debbie Campbell would love a new dog park in the area. "Just a couple of weeks ago I really started talking about it and contacted my alderwoman, Pat Beauvais.
COLUMBIA: $2,000 raised for Hope pantry
In these lean economic times, people can be forgiven for not donating as much as they usually do.
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