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Birth Announcements February 12, 2012
Michele Sheppard of Bethalto, a son, Brayden Keith, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, 10:31 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
Conviction of former Glen Carbon attorney affirmed
An appeals panel has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of a former Glen Carbon attorney imprisoned in a child pornography case dealing with his 16-year-old sister-in-law. Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, said the case of Gary E. Peel, 67, was affirmed Monday by a panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of ... (more)
Bill targets donations to judges
The controversy about attorneys donating to a Madison County judge's political campaign prompted two state lawmakers to propose legislation to limit the impact of such contributions on court cases.
Bill Addresses Donation Controversy
Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder found herself at the center of a donations controversy late last year, and that incident has inspired a new bill to be introduced in Springfield.
Best Food Blog: Stacy Anderson's Every Little Thing
When Detroit native Stacy Anderson started her blog a couple years ago, the name of the site made a bit more sense.
Glen Carbon asked to permit used car dealership
The owners of Sunset Hills Executive Park have requested a special-use permit to operate a used car dealership, with plans to open an office in the complex.