The Normal Fire Department saved a 13-year-old from a mobile home fire in Northmeadow Village on Sunday morning, and the boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
SOUTH ROXANA – New details in Madison County court filings reveal the context behind an alleged arson in South Roxana for which a local man was charged earlier this week . Timothy S. Guberman, 39 , listed as homeless out of South Roxana, was charged on Oct. 27, 2025 with one count of aggravated arson, a Class X felony . On Oct. 24, 2025, Guberman allegedly damaged a residential property in the 400 block of Stephenson Avenue in South Roxana by means of fire while knowing
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City accused of assaulting an individual with a firearm and stealing a circular saw from the same victim faces multiple charges. Ruben A. Vasques, 31, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 21, 2025 with one count each of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (a Class 4 felony), aggravated assault, and theft (both Class A misdemeanors). Vasques allegedly assaulted an individual using a Smith & Wesson SD40 firearm on Oct. 20, 2025, thereby placing
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is an anonymous comment on our post about how “neutrality” and “free speech” become excuses for bigotry: You can’t be neutral about bigotry “Neutrality” is for elements of policy, like “What should be the top tax rate” or “should we build a new interstate highway” […]
ROXANA — Sean Maberry, a senior defensive lineman, running back, and wide receiver for the Roxana Shells, has been named a Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month for his exceptional performance during the 2025 football season. Maberry stood out both offensively and defensively throughout the regular season. He carried the ball 19 times for 109 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he caught two touchdown passes and totaled 86 receiving yards. On defense, Maberry