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Opinion: Building a Coalition for Working Families in District 111

Opinion: ALTON - I am honored and humbled by the broad coalition of support our campaign has...

Opinion: David Michael Endorses Judge Patrick King for Circuit Judge

Opinion: As your elected Madison County Auditor, objectivity and independence in financial matters...

Opinion: State Rep. Amy Elik Seeks Another Term, Citing Record in Springfield

October 29, 2026 Letter To The Editor: When this community elected me as your State Representative...

Letter To The Editor: Construction Projects Are Temporary. Construction Careers Are Not

Letter To The Editor: I read Kyle Nudo's recent letter regarding the proposed Riverbend Technology...

Opinion: Dennis Craft Endorses Patrick King For Circuit Judge

Dennis Craft, a retired Collinsville School District superintendent and current school board member,...

Letter To The Editor: Alton Deserves More Than a Data Center

Letter To The Editor: As a former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois’...

Opinion: Amy Elik Wins Endorsements From Illinois First Responder Groups

ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has earned endorsements from several first responder...

Opinion: Mike Babcock Endorses Patrick King for Circuit Judge

EDWARDSVILLE - I am endorsing Patrick G. King for Circuit Judge for Madison County, Illinois. He...

Opinion: Thomas Haine Endorses Judge Patrick King For Circuit Judge

Opinion: I am very happy to endorse Judge Patrick King for Circuit Judge. I have known Judge King...

Amy Elik Receives Farm Bureau Agriculture Award and Endorsement

ALTON - Madison County Farm Bureau leaders recently endorsed State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton),...

Opinion: Jeff Connor Backs Patrick King for Circuit Judge

Opinion: As sheriff of Madison County, I know how we need integrity in our court system....

Opinion: Nick Novacich Endorses Judge Patrick King for Circuit Judge

I’m proud to endorse my friend, Circuit Judge Patrick King, for retention as Madison County...

Letter To The Editor: Alderwomen Brown and Elliott: Equal Access to Information Is Essential To Representative Government

Letter To The Editor: The strength of any legislative body is measured not only by the decisions...

Opinion: Lashod O. Robinson Announces His Candidacy For Alton Mayor Post In Next Election

ALTON - I, Lashod O. Robinson, announce to you, the citizens of Alton, that I will be filing to becom...

For Your Health — Can Your Breakfast Help Lower Cancer Risk?

Don’t sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast. Whether it’s oatmeal,...

Opinion: Social Security Faces 2032 Shortfall Threatening 70 Million Americans

Seventy million Americans count on Social Security to afford food, medication, housing and utilities....

Opinion: Madison County Clerk Reaffirms Election Security Amid Renewed National Debate

EDWARDSVILLE – Recent national discussions regarding election security and potential vulnerabilities...

Opinion: For Your Health — Health and Wellness Tips for Cancer Survivors  

Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way. Maybe we have friends or family who’ve...

Opinion: Elik Says Taxpayers Lose Again With Illinois' FY27 Budget

ALTON - In the early hours of the morning the day after our scheduled adjournment, the Illinois Genera...

Opinion: Duckworth Urges FAA to Implement all NTSB Recommendations After Deadly DCA Crash

Sixty-seven people lost their lives over the Potomac River on Jan. 29, 2025, when a U.S. Army...

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