Columbia News

The weather is raining on local parades, picnics and fireworks displays. The following community events have been rescheduled for Sunday due to weather: * Dupo's Picnic in the Park will take place from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday with the fireworks show at dusk at Community Park.

Christopher Coleman's father is getting a new lawyer to represent him in a wrongful death suit filed against his son.

Metro-east residents are set to celebrate the nation's 233rd birthday this weekend with an explosion of concerts, picnics, sports tourneys and, of course, fireworks.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? Right Bicep How long have you had it? 3 mo. How many tats do you have? 1 How many piercings do you have? 6 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? I am a Airbrush, Mural, and Sign Artist, In 2003 My grandfather and best friend died suddenly of cancer complications.

Or perhaps we should say boats: They're on the horizon in both Alton and Grafton this weekend.

Monroe County Coroner Julie Gummersheimer has reconsidered her decision not to have an inquest into the cause and manner of death of Sheri, Garett and Gavin Coleman.

On prom night, a steady stream of cars lined up alongside the drive-up window. But the passengers weren't picking up fast food.

Chris Coleman, who faces murder charges for the ligature strangulation murders of his wife and children, is asking for a new judge to preside over his murder case.

Chris Coleman, 32, and Sheri Coleman, 31, with their two children 11-year-old Garett and 9-year-old Gavin.

A St. Clair County judge signed an order on Monday permanently preventing murder suspect Christopher Coleman from selling or otherwise disposing of assets, including the home where Coleman's wife and sons were found strangled on May 5. The house will be sold, but the proceeds won't go to Coleman, who is accused of murdering his wife and two sons.

Two Columbia, Illinois boys are honored for helping to raise money for the Coleman family.

Police say the reported death threats against the Coleman family came from Chris Coleman's computer.

A Monroe County judge ruled today that Christopher Coleman will stand trial in the deaths of his wife and two sons at their home in Columbia.

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois announced today that it is part of a seven state expansion of Dell Reconnect, a free drop-off program for consumers who want to responsibly recycle any brand of unwanted computer equipment.

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Many residents of this largely rural yet fast-growing St. Louis suburb have made up their minds about a former Marine accused of strangling his wife and their two boys in their beds less than a month ago."Murderer!" some jeered as Christopher Coleman arrived shackled and sullen in a sheriff's car for his recent arraignment at the Monroe County ...

Wesclin sophomore Nate Schreiber won't be leaving O'Brien Stadium in Charleston on Saturday with one Class 1A state track and field medal.

Friends of two murdered Columbia Illinois boys are making sure the youngsters are never forgotten.

May 30, 2009 -- Robbie Repasz, center, 11, high fives Carna Manthey, right, after she and her husband Ty Manthey, second from the right, made a donation to the yard sale Robbie and his brother Jeff Repasz, 9, held.

EVERYONE is invited to our home on Saturday 5-30-09 from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm!! Our sons Robbie and Jeff were friends with the Coleman boys who were murdered on May 5th.