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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School's Colin Dexter is seeking donations to help cover his...
EDWARDSVILLE- Tremolos flared brilliantly at the Annual Jazz Alumni Concert performance in Dunham...
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ALTON — Alton Police responded Saturday night to an apparent shooting in the 3100 block of Law...
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EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County Recorder’s Office earned an annual award for the second...
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County voters will see very few contested county-wide races on their...
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