Edwardsville Intelligencer

STEVE RENSBERRYsrensberry@edwpub.net Full Story »

The headlines may say that the economy is on the upswing, but many families are still struggling to make ends meet, much less thinking about buying Christmas presents. Jobs are still being cut and the lines at the food pantries are longer than they have been in many decades. Full Story »

Hospice of Southern Illinois celebrated its achievement with the community on Wednesday. The non-profit organization opened the first free-standing hospice home in southern Illinois – Relais Bonne Eau– right here in Edwardsville. Full Story »

Wednesday's blustery weather didn't conjure up thoughts of construction, but Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, administrators, lawmakers and developers conducted a ground breaking ceremony for the new Science Building Complex on the SIUE campus. Full Story »

A Maryville man who claims he was injured during a swim at Our Health Club & Spa in Glen Carbon is seeking damages against the facility in Madison County Circuit Court. Full Story »

U.S. Congressman John Shimkus has some advice for our leaders in Washington: Slow down. Full Story »

For years Ross Gentile was the mellow voice of “Standards of Jazz,” a popular radio show on SIUE’s campus radio station, WSIE-FM. Full Story »

The city of Edwardsville will give Tax Increment Finance (TIF) funds to support downtown development. Full Story »

The Children’s Museum opened its Winter Celebrations exhibit on Tuesday. Full Story »

Whether you are looking for unique gift ideas or want to support local artists, seven local artists will be presenting unique and affordable holiday gift ideas in downtown Edwardsville at the first annual Home Grown and Hand Picked Art Sale. Full Story »

Associate Judge James Hackett on Monday found a St. Louis man guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Full Story »

A former employee of Billy Bob Teeth, Inc., filed suit against the company after he designed eight models of fake-teeth pacifiers for which he says he is still owed royalties. Full Story »

Santa Claus will be making a special appearance at the Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) on Saturday. Full Story »

Chicago businessman and former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna was in Edwardsville Wednesday as his campaign to win the party’s nomination for gubernatorial candidate in the Feb. 2, 2010 Primary election heats up. Full Story »

The community is invited to events at the Main Street Community Center (MSCC). Full Story »

Glen Carbon Centennial Library Director Anne Hughes told Library Board of Trustees at their most recent meeting that she has set her sights on acquiring an Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award. Full Story »

Seven courtrooms in Madison County have been outfitted recently with screens, projectors and other technology that court officials say have speeded up jury trials this fall. Full Story »

Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools' G.O. Team and F.I.T. (Friends in Touch) are again sponsoring and have officially kicked off their 10th Annual Toy and Food Drive, “Make a Child’s Day a Little Brighter.” Full Story »

After Heather Hudzik graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1999, she set off to Edgewood College in Madison, Wisc., to pursue a degree in social work. Full Story »

The former site of the First Assembly of God Church along St. Louis Street is on track to become the home of a new commercial building. Full Story »

From the moment the goats arrived at Willoughby Farm, everyone knew it was a good match. The historic farm near Summit School in Collinsville was being overrun by honeysuckle and the invasive, exotic honeysuckle bush, it turns out, is exactly what the four goats love to munch on. Full Story »

Madison County’s Spay Neuter Illinois Pets (SNIP) Alliance wants to take its message to the classroom. Full Story »

Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan and St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern have been tapped as guest speakers for this year’s annual Southwestern Illinois Outstanding Developments of the Year Awards luncheon. Full Story »

Hospice of Southern Illinois needs to raise $45,000 by Tuesday to receive $400,000 from a challenge grant. Full Story »

Jason Plummer’s name is apparently no longer being spoken by just the residents of Madison County. Full Story »