Flood map changes could swamp property owners

Alton Telegraph - Sun Nov 08

Officials are worried that a federal decision to "decertify" levees in Southwestern Illinois could cost property owners millions in flood insurance premiums and deter growth in communities.

Former St. Louis officer sues over being shot by Illinois officer

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Fri Nov 06

A former St. Louis police officer who was wounded in a melee outside a Pontoon Beach bar last fall has filed a federal lawsuit against the village and its officer who shot him.

Cottage Hills man faces felony charge

Alton Telegraph - Fri Nov 06

An 18-year-old Cottage Hills man was charged Friday with offenses relating to a motor vehicle.

Protesters want Costello to oppose abortion funding in healthcare bill

Belleville News - Fri Nov 06

Abortion opponents are urging U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello not to sign any legislation for a healthcare overhaul that includes taxpayer-funded abortions.

Twelve honored by Oasis Women's Center

Alton Telegraph - Thu Nov 05

The Oasis Women's Center's 12 honorees as winners of the Community Partners in Peace Awards 2009 Men Against Violence are, from left, front row, state Rep.

Man charged after police shoot dogs

Alton Telegraph - Thu Nov 05

A 22-year-old is facing multiple charges following an incident on the city's East End earlier this week in which police shot his two pit bulls and Tasered a third.

Friday in Madison County, Tuesday in St. Clair County

Belleville News - Thu Nov 05

Property owners must make their third of four property tax payments Friday in Madison County and their final payment Tuesday in St.

Two Indiana Banks Sue Catholic Diocese, Leasing Company for Default

Monitor Daily - Thu Nov 05

Indiana-based Citizen State Bank and Pacesetter Bank have filed lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and National Equipment Leasing Co.

Boil order issued for Village of Worden

KSDK-TV Saint Louis - Thu Nov 05

A portion of the Village of Worden in Madison County, Illinois is under a boil order until at least Tuesday afternoon.

Suits name bar, KofC as defendants

Alton Telegraph - Wed Nov 04

Two men, the alleged victims of a brawl at The Franchise Sports Bar and Grill in Wood River, have filed lawsuits against the bar after an Aug.