Hartford News

Firefighters in Madison County were called to put out a fire at a chemical company in Hartford, Illinois on Wednesday.

Ned R. Kirkpatrick, 84, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at his home, under the care of BJC Hospice, with his family by his side.

While the weather outside is frightful, people are braving the frigid cold to place donations in Community Christmas boxes to help make the holiday more delightful for those in need.

Boxes of toys and canned goods lined the hallway of ConocoPhillips' Hartford Terminal after people continuously came through the doors Friday as part of its first Customer Appreciation/Community Outreach event.

Police officers and motorcycle club members teamed up earlier this week to bring joy to disadvantaged families during Christmas time.

An Alton man was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon after he allegedly was found in possession of a weapon and wearing body armor.

In this Monday, June 22, 2009 file photo, Harold "Hal" Turner, of North Bergen, N.J., leaves Hartford Superior Court in Hartford, Conn., after he was arraigned on a charge of inciting violence against state lawmakers.

Justin R. Stone, 18, of Hartford, was arrested for driving while license suspended failure to reduce speed and on two Wood River outstanding warrants following a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on Delhi Farm Road.

Justin D. Hall, 17, of the 800 block of Park Avenue, Alton, was charged Monday with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Brothers Ron Cobine and Ed Allsman are celebrating 20 years serving as a team with local fire departments.

Kelly L. Radick, 44, of the 1000 block of Meadow Drive, Cottage Hills, was charged Tuesday with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

A stylist with 20 years of experience is back with a new salon and a new attitude.

Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze in the basement of a three-story house Friday night, but the homeowner escaped injury.

Reanda K. Preston, 17, of the 100 block of Rue Des Chateaux, Bethalto, and Jeffrey J. Davison, 18, of the 400 block of McCoy Street, Bethalto, were charged Wednesday with residential burglary.

The Wood River Women's Club is setting its sights on making a difference in children's lives and is asking the public to help.

Mother Goose was there. So were Larry, Moe and Curly. And, of course, the usual suspects turned up - devils, ghouls and witches.

Whether your project is small or large, Make A Difference Day encourages organizations to participate in this national day of community service.

A number of local educators received honors from the state board recently. A total of 23 teachers in Madison County and seven in St.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to put a Madison County plant on its Superfund priority list.

Anthony D. Ballinger, 18, of the first block of North Olive Street, Hartford, was charged Monday with residential burglary.