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The Telegraph

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Jersey County property transfers: See who bought and sold homes Nov. 2-6

Home sales in Jersey County include a house in rural Jerseyville that sold for $330,000

Jersey County, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens to four lanes on I-270

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come

Granite City, IL · 3d

St. Louis American

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Lawsuit alleges Onder mocked Black people, targeted Ferguson

St. Louis attorney Jim Onder routinely mocked Black people, imitated African American speech and once said Black residents could not read, according to a lawsuit accusing him of plotting a campaign to discredit Ferguson after city officials rejected tax breaks for his proposed data center. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 5...

Ferguson, MO · 3d
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The Telegraph

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East Alton-Wood River district considers wearable panic badges for staff

East Alton-Wood River studies panic badges as another layer in campus security

East Alton, IL · 19h

Belleville News-Democrat

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Illinois health officials prep to transfer patients from metro-east hospital

Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.” St. Louis-based KMOV first reported the development. The operators of the 278-bed safety net hospital have been late paying staff. An IDPH spokesman said that the agency had alerted the state’s labor and employment security departments about unmet payroll at Gateway and at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Both hospitals are owned by California-based company American Healthcare Systems. “Gateway and Vista are private, for-profit hospitals whose operations and finances are managed by American Healthcare Systems. Their lack of communication, transparency, and responsible financial management and contingency planning is extremely concerning,” the spokesman for the IDPH said in an email. “The Illinois Department of Public Health’s highest immediate priority is the health and safety of the patients and has been working and communicating with hospital administrative leaders in this regard.” Representatives from Gateway Regional Medical Center and American Healthcare Systems did not respond to

Granite City, IL · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Alton, IL · 5d

timestribunenews.com

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Sealed bids sought by Dec. 4 for Madison County properties, mobile homes

By Tribune Staff • Madison County, as trustee, has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and for mobile homes that were delinquent for 2023 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate...

Madison County, IL · 3d

The Telegraph

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Alton delays vote again on redevelopment deal for former Elijah P.'s site at 401 Piasa St.

Alton delays data center review after a speaker questions Stantec’s independence

Alton, IL · 3d

democratnewsonline.com

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MADISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER NUTRITIONAL MENU

The Madison County Senior Center, located at 107 Spruce St., serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The actual cost of each meal is $9.23. The center’s suggested contribution is $6 for those age 60 and older, while guests under age 60 are charged $8.

Madison County, IL · 2d

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Another Marine Trustee speaks to set story straight on sewers

Mayor Darren Apken and Trustee Harry “Bud” Kreutzberg talked to a reporter separately. While Apken did not wish to rebut the original article, the reporter wanted to offer village officials an opportunity to tell their side and answer questions. Apken requested that the original article not run in print and the Times-Tribune agreed; it is only online.

Marine, IL · 1d

edglentoday.com

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Madison County Pumpkin Recycling Program Keeps Growing After Four Years

MADISON COUNTY — Rusty Wheat is asking residents to give their leftover pumpkins another use through his Chain Gang Harvest Recycling Program, collecting uncarved, unpainted pumpkins for wildlife, area petting zoos, and farmers. Wheat, a community volunteer and environmental advocate, said he has operated the program for four years....

Madison County, IL · 2d

metroeaststar.com

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Granite City Fire Chief Warns of Longer Ambulance Transports

GRANITE CITY — Staffing limitations at Gateway Regional Medical Center’s emergency department have halted its acceptance of patients transported by ambulance since Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, potentially increasing wait times for emergency services, Granite City Fire Chief Todd Richey said. The emergency department is on diversion status and...

Granite City, IL · 2d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade honors local veterans

A large crowd lines downtown Edwardsville for the annual Veterans Day Parade, led by Air Force veteran Kimberli Goodner as grand marshal.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

labortribune.com

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Labor-friendly Democrats make a good showing in Illinois

Collinsville, IL – Blue shirts prevailed and energy was high at Madsion County Democratic Party’s election night watch party at the Downstate Illinois Laborers’ District Council hall as early results flashed across the screens on election night and a chorus of cheers erupted each time another race was called for the Democrats.

Illinois · 1d

The Telegraph

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Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys selected for National Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only professional organization that selects members through a multiphase, objective process.

Alton, IL · 1d

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Silver Creek replaces Marine on the construction update list; THS, TMS remain

After site grading and earthmoving, lime stabilization happened, followed by site drainage during the week of Oct. 16 and concrete preparation during the week of Oct. 23. At Triad High School, the mezzanine took shape as structural steel has been installed; same with the lobby. Concrete slabs and steps have been poured in both areas and steel has formed the catwalk section within the theater.

Troy, IL · 2d

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Stuart statement on BJC, Aetna agreement

By Tribune Staff • State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after BJC Health and Aetna health insurance have reached an agreement to extend health care coverage for at least one year:. “I’m grateful BJC and Aetna have come together to ensure members in our community and...

Illinois · 2d

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Madison County approves zoning variances near Troy

By Randy Pierce • Two requests for variances from property owners near Troy have been approved unanimously by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the first step in a three-part process. The results of the public hearings conducted by the ZBA concerning these matters have been...

Madison County, IL · 3d

The Telegraph

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East Alton-Wood River marks Veterans Day with annual ceremony

Veterans gathered in East Alton-Wood River as ceremony recalled wars and the fallen

Wood River, IL · 22h