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Van Driver Dies In Fiery Interstate 55 Crash Near Edwardsville

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Looking Glass Prairie DAR Donates 337 Books for Literacy

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Ameren Illinois Begins Grid Upgrades Near Granite City Steelworks

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Widman Bike Trail Phase Three Heads Toward Construction

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Madison County Launches Alert System to Help Prevent Notary Fraud

EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Recorder’s Office is proud to introduce a new fraud...

Fatal Fuji Super Spa Blaze Draws Federal Investigators

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Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off Crowns Winners Across Four Categories

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Madison County to Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

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Collinsville Man In Custody On Meth Trafficking Charges

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Hayner Library Shares October Lineup, Including Free Halloween Costumes, Estate Planning Help and More

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Illinois 157 And East Leg Of Illinois 162 Anticipated To Reopen In Madison County

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Senator Harriss Announces State Funding For Road Improvements In Madison

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RiverBender Blog: I Joined the Walk to End Alzheimer's

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Opinion: Thomas Haine Endorses Judge Patrick King For Circuit Judge

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