West City NewsLocal news for West City, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Winds fuel destructive house fire near West City- January 30, 2008 An early Tuesday morning fire fanned by high winds destroyed a rural Franklin County house. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/winds-fuel-destructive-house-fire-near-west... McLeansboro man dead from possible gas leak- January 27, 2008 "She last talked to him at about 7 p.m., and he said there was a very strong gas smell. When she didn't hear from him again, she called a coworker who came out to check on him" An autopsy will help officials determine whether a McLeansboro man's death was caused by a deadly gas. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/mcleansboro-man-dead-from-possible-gas-leak... Biking to a better tomorrow- January 17, 2008 "Bobby Joe is a very, very talented student" If a career in architecture doesn't work out, Bobby Joe Wayne Cantrell might want to consider a job with the U.S. Postal Service. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/biking-to-a-better-tomorrow?fromrss=1 Thumbnail- January 10, 2008 "He was a funny and outgoing guy who would cause you to like him." Given the amount of time Kenneth Abbott spent in his tow truck since founding Abbott's Towing in 1977, it was only fitting that his truck was used to deliver him to his final resting place. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/thumbnail?fromrss=1 Local stores busted for selling liquor to minors- January 4, 2008 Five Franklin County businesses were cited by Illinois State Police recently for selling alcohol to a minor. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/local-stores-busted-for-selling-liquor-to-m... Cold weather plaguing Southern Illinois residents- January 4, 2008 "The dry, cold air is moving out and warm air from the Gulf is moving in" Sami Pendergast knows what she likes and it sure isn't cold weather clothing. "I like hoodies. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/cold-weather-plaguing-southern-illinois-res... Chill Out at Chicago's Hot Hotels With Museum of Modern Ice Hotel Packages- January 3, 2008 Visitors to Chicago this winter are invited to celebrate the vibrant season at the Museum of Modern Ice , a winter festival in Millennium Park featuring Gordon Halloran's Paintings Below Zero . via City of Chicagohttp://www.topix.net/city/west-city-il/2008/01/chill-out-at-chicagos-hot-hotels-with-museu... |