Jerseyville News

“After the picric acid was taken out, the old Kirby's Drugstore was given a clean bill of health”

A bomb squad was called into Jerseyville to remove the threat of a chemical explosive found in the old Kirby's Drugstore building. via Alton Telegraph

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“We're certainly happy for him”

Another employee will soon part ways with the Roxana School District. Roxana High School Assistant Principal Corey Breden has accepted a position as principal of Illini Middle School in Jerseyville. via Alton Telegraph

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Steve Smith has been hired as senior vice president of commercial loans of The Edge Bank. via Alton Telegraph

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“Running for a local office and serving the public can be challenging”

Kane township supervisor Ruby Postlewait is not seeking re-election in 2009 and will walk away from 52 years of township service. via Alton Telegraph

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News 4 heard details of a disturbing discovery in a local animal kennel. More than 100 pure-bred dogs found in horrendous conditions that one police officer said were not fit for either people or animals. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

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“As money becomes available we keep plugging along”

The metro-east's roads and highways are due to receive some major makeovers in the months ahead, thanks to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The biggest, and most expensive project, is set to take place this summer in Cahokia, with the relocation of Illinois 157.

The $12 million project will move the four-lane artery west between Illinois 3 and Interstate 255, said Jeff Church, IDOT District 8 project implementation engineer.

Expect some traffic hassles during the relocation, including lane restrictions, but Illinois 157 will remain open to vehicle traffic, Church said. Read more

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“The kids are absolutely awesome here - well-behaved, polite and courteous for middle-schoolers.”

Alan Churchman is thankful for the lives he got to touch as principal at Illini Middle School this past year, but hopes he can reach more students in 2008-2009. Churchman, who was in his first year at Illini, ... via Alton Telegraph

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A concerned local business owner pleaded with the City Council this week to do something about parking violations in the downtown area. via Alton Telegraph

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“If we're not here when they're wanting to move from a wheelchair to a chair or go to the bathroom or something they just get out of their chair or off the chair they're sitting in and crawl”

By Casey Nolen -- A Jerseyville, Illinois family thought their prayers were about to be answered. via KSDK NewsChannel 5

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“They can't get around by themselves in wheelchairs”

The Skinner family is one step closer to a new handicapped-accessible home after Saturday's groundbreaking. via Alton Telegraph

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