Edwardsville Intelligencer

A sellout crowd attended the second concert of the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department’s Winter Concert series. Full Story »

There’s something about an old iron skillet, an old Barbie doll or a picket fence that immediately takes us back in time to an era that seemed more relaxing and carefree. That feeling is exactly what Kathy Cook and her entire family have created in their business, A Lil’ Kountry Shop on Main Street in Edwardsville. Full Story »

Two-and-half billion dollars for high-speed rail, $500,000 for SIUE’s High Tech Simulation Lab for Advance Practice Nursing Students — both were part of approximately $126.4 million in funds headed for Illinois in the recent passage by Congress of a mammoth $1.1 trillion spending bill. Full Story »

Two Collinsville men were charged Monday with robbing and killing a Granite City teen. Full Story »

With slightly less than three weeks to go before his retirement, Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon is fending off criticism about a recent county mailing by the man who hopes one day to succeed him. Full Story »

A series of meetings this week being conduced by officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Flood Insurance Program will center on new floodplain maps that are being drawn up for the area. Full Story »

Intelligencer Staff Report An Edwardsville teenager has been charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals after authorities discovered one dog in his care suffering from malnutrition and the grave of a recently deceased canine in his back yard. Full Story »

Area residents who have been biding their time waiting to get an H1N1 vaccine shot need not wait any longer. Full Story »

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business student Drew Foster is proof that your life can take unexpected turns when you least expect them. The business student had originally planned to go to law school but a twist in fate has resulted in him now dreaming of owning his own business. The Cox Scholarship winner from the SIUE School of Business is one step closer to that dream ... Full Story »

Michelle Ruppert will be resigning her seat on the Madison County Board to become the chief deputy to Madison County Recorder of Deeds Dan Donohoo. Full Story »

Last week SIUE officials took another step toward rebuilding an eight-unit apartment complex that was destroyed by a fire on Aug. 17. Full Story »

The city of Edwardsville is expected to set its tax levy at $8.1 million on Tuesday. Full Story »

Intelligencer Staff Report Edwardsville police have charged a local man, Thomas J. Williams, with alleged cruelty to animals. Full Story »

It may be far too chilly to be out in the garden, but it’s a perfect time to share the joy of gardening with a friend or relative through a special holiday gift. During this season of giving, we have solicited gift giving gardening ideas from several well-known area horticulturists as well as asked them to submit their own personal gardening wish list items that they’ve made for Santa. Full Story »

Was Milan Jackson’s death when she fell from the school’s clock tower the result of fraternity hazing gone extremely bad? Should Gamma president Chris Archer be held responsible for Milan’s death or was Milan a troubled teen looking for attention who took it upon herself to run up to the clock tower to raise the Gamma flag when she accidentally fell? Full Story »

Glen Carbon is among those communities which has taken steps to comply with a revised Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2010. Full Story »

The Rural Business Networking Group recently unveiled their new logo design developed by Nikki Winkelmann of Dinnius Photography. Full Story »

The city of Edwardsville’s Fire Department tackled two fires on Thursday – one that destroyed a home and sent two men to the hospital and another, the first, that extinguished itself and saved a family pet from harm. Full Story »

When the allegations first surfaced two years ago, the story proved irresistible for the media: a drug deal gone bad and perps who allegedly beat their victim and burned his shoulder and back with hot cookies. Full Story »

The community is invited to join in the holiday fun next week at the Main Street Community Center (MSCC). Full Story »

Trustees in Maryville gave their informal consent to a proposed 2009/2010 tax levy ordinance at their caucus meeting Wednesday. Full Story »

The Glen-Ed Food Pantry is preparing for its annual Christmas Food Basket and Gift Distribution. Full Story »

The city of Edwardsville is expected to save thousands of dollars every year because of its new streetlights. Full Story »

‘Tis the season to celebrate, spend time with family and — as is often the case — to sit back and relax with a glass or two of your favorite beverage. Full Story »

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn appointed Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard to serve on a new statewide educational coordinating council, the P-20 Council. This key statewide advisory panel will make recommendations to the Governor about strengthening the state’s education system. The P-20 (pre-school through graduate school) Council will play an instrumental role in Illinois’ quest ... Full Story »