Bill to fill overdose loophole advances in Illinois Senate

Legislation seeks to specify that drug-related homicides can be prosecuted in Illinois even if the drugs were obtained elsewhere.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/423e0afa-ef95-5150-8621-03dc673a1dda.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:10:00 -0700

ILLINOIS BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Alton Marquette, Nokomis to resume play in 13th inning

Coach Joe Silkwood didn't plan it this way, but the Alton Marquette baseball team is providing a little extra suspense for its fans.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/7af9ebf6-a552-11e1-afdd-001a4bcf6878.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:00:00 -0700

Dropped charges in Metro East heroin death prompts bill in Springfield

Measure would clarify Illinois courts' jurisdiction in cases that involve neighboring states.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/834d3578-a503-11e1-a8fb-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:00 -0700

Alton man pleads guilty to child porn offenses

EAST ST. LOUIS - An Alton man faces a potentially lengthy federal prison term after pleading guilty Tuesday to multiple child pornography counts. Robert Ridenour, 37, admitted to a three-count indictment charging him with receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography, said U.S....
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/ridenour-70546-years-east.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:50:59 -0700

Illinois House approves casino expansion, slots at horse-racing tracks

A measure that would expand gambling at casinos and allow slot machines at horse-racing tracks won approval Wednesday in the Illinois House.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2186468/illinois-house-approves-casino.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:42:09 -0700

East and Edwardsville hope to make impact at boys state tennis tournament

When preparing the Belleville East tennis team for the IHSA state tournament this week, Lancers coach Dan Skaer took a realistic approach.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/24/2186835/east-and-edwardsville-hope-to.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:07:07 -0700

Alton Marquette eyes postseason success

Alton Marquette coach Dan Wiedman would love nothing better than to make a third straight trip to the Illinois High School Association Class 2A state tournament at the East Side Centre in East Peoria on June 1-2.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/softball-spring/146bd2ca-99f7-11e1-9f5b-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Alton plans to honor Miles Davis with statue

ALTON — The mayor of Alton plans to honor jazz great Miles Davis with a statue.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x358787414/Alton-plans-to-honor-Miles-Davis-with-statue

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 06:50:43 -0700

Alton Law Aims to Scrap Metal Thefts

ALTON, IL (KPLR)– A metro east community is trying to scrap metal thieves. The City of Alton, Illinois passed into law tougher...
http://kplr11.com/2012/04/24/alton-law-aims-to-scrap-metal-thefts/

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:46:35 -0700

Committee OKs bill to expand drug-induced homicide law

An Illinois Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday that would expand the state's drug-induced homicide law in response to the dismissal of charges against two Madison County defendants.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2186673/senate-committee-approves-bill.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 18:27:06 -0700