Belleville News Democrat: Metro-east news http://www.bnd.com/news/local/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Metro-east news 60 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:20:11 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Kirchoff is still being paid by SWIC; Former president gets his salary of $142,869 http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562258.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562258.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:13 CST Former Southwestern Illinois College President Elmer Kirchoff still is being paid his full salary, nearly five months after a new president took over. Living with AIDS: Events mark 20th World Aids Day, Bethany Place anniversary http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562246.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562246.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:05 CST Jerry Coombs had just been named aircraft commander at Scott Air Force Base in September 1987 when he found out he was HIV-positive. Goodwill store gets mystery $7,500 donation http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562241.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562241.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:56 CST Just when you thought the case of the mysterious accidental $7,500 donation at the Glen Carbon Goodwill store was over, it takes another twist. Belleville council OKs offer to take over sewer service for Allsup: Stookey has yet to OK plan http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562177.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562177.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:18 CST The City Council on Monday unanimously approved an offer to take over sewer service for Allsup Inc. from Stookey Township and reimburse the township for the increased property tax revenue it will lose when the city annexes Allsup's land. Highland man critically injured when hit by passing car http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/561759.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/561759.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:45 CST A 22-year-old man from Highland was in critical condition Monday after he was hit by a vehicle while he was standing outside his car. O'Fallon again tables Rock Springs plans http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562262.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562262.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:15 CST The City Council on Monday again tabled consideration of plans by the owner of the Rock Springs Mobile Home Park to build an upscale townhome development on the site. 3 charged in track robbery; may be biggest heist in Collinsville history http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562189.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/562189.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:05 CST -- Mudge sworn in for another term as Madison Count state's attorney http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/561607.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/561607.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:15 CST EDWARDSVILLE -- Madison County State's Attorney William Mudge was sworn in today for another four-year term by Chief Circuit Judge Ann Callis. Electric cooperative delays rate increases http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/561792.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/561792.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:43 CST The Southwestern Electric Cooperative has delayed plans to increase electric rates for its members. Ralph Korte is retiring but says he's not leaving http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560891.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560891.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:12 CST He started with a used pickup truck, but he never envisioned a national multi-milion-dollar enterprise. The season for salt: Street crews ready to blanket roads http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560920.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560920.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:50 CST The metro-east saw a few snowflakes Sunday. Two Granite City women killed in Collinsville crash http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560898.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560898.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:51 CST Police suspect alcohol was a factor in a crash Sunday that claimed the lives of two 20-year-old Granite City women. O'Fallon library looks to grow; former trustee left facility $1.6 million http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560914.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560914.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:54 CST Increasing demands of a rapidly growing community have pushed library leaders to consider using some of the $1.6 million left by a former trustee to expand the 120 Civic Place building. Title Max opens new office in Swansea http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560918.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560918.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:58 CST A new Title Max office has opened at the former Riess Automotive Center at 1718 N. Illinois St. in Swansea. Collinsville repair shop marks 100 years of labor http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560913.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560913.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:58 CST Name: Jeff Stehman Fairview Heights voting on housing variance http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560905.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560905.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:58 CST The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a multifamily housing development near Fountains Place Villas and whether to partner with the county health department to manage private sewage systems. St. Clair County Sheriff's Dept. racks up $350,000 in overtime http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560917.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560917.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:46 CST The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department is expected to spend more than $350,000 in overtime this year because of an unprecedented number of inmates who were hospitalized. Glen Carbon Goodwill employees say $7,500 surprise check is no coincidence http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560258.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560258.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:03 CST An Illinois woman's good deed came full circle at a Glen Carbon Goodwill store this week. World AIDS Day events set for Monday in East St. Louis, Belleville http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560892.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560892.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:32 CST Events are being held today in Belleville and East St. Louis to mark World AIDS Day, an effort to bring attention to the disease. Economy increases demand for food pantries; charities seek more donations http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/559994.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/559994.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:46 CST As the number of needy families increases in the metro-east, the resources of food pantries and charities are being stretched thin. Former Caseyville official: 'I never stole so much as a dime' from village http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/559984.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/559984.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:37 CST Rick Casey says he's angry about being targeted by the Village Board, which recently paid an attorney to investigate how Casey handled paperwork at his former jobs as treasurer and tax increment financing director. Blessing of life: Belleville man getting kidney from friend http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560008.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560008.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:49 CST Despite the fact that his kidneys haven't worked well since he was a teenager and are getting worse, Jim Shoffstall feels blessed. Embattled deputy clerk in Cahokia quits http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560082.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560082.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:17 CST After more than three years and at least $150,000 in back pay and legal bills, Mayor Frank Bergman's campaign to fire deputy clerk Debbie Barker because of her alleged role in $1,000 in missing village funds has finally come to an end. Report cards are in: Marine school is tops again http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/559958.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/559958.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:43 CST -- Belleville teen works to become Eagle Scout; cleans up vacant lot http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560069.html http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/560069.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:13 CST WHAT WAS formerly a vacant lot eyesore is on its way to looking nicer thanks to an Eagle Scout project overseen by Jordan Haar.