An Air Force officer hopes universal health care never takes flight, equating it with socialism. A grape grower worries about the squeeze from the flagging U.S. economy. A 21-year-old student doesn't have a pet issue, cynically wondering if any of it matters.

Belleville man charged in laudromat theft

7 days ago

Authorities say a Belleville man apparently crawled through the space above the ceiling tiles to steal cash from a local coin-operated laundry.

Groups want outside audit of Belleville diocese

11 days ago

Three church watch-dog groups are calling on Belleville Bishop Edward Braxton to permit an outside audit of diocesan finances to determine if money exists to pay a $5 million sex abuse judgment.

3 busted for drugs in St. Clair court building

22 days ago

Authorities say police busted three men this week who tried to get into the St. Clair County court building with marijuana.

Police probe robbery of Goodwill store

23 days ago

As the U.S. economy struggles, it appears even Goodwill thrift stores aren't immune from being targeted by criminals.

Jury won't hear about assault victim

25 days ago

A St. Clair County judge has ruled jurors that will hear the trial on battery charges of a former high school teacher will not hear the name of Ashley Reeves or the details of what happened to her.

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