Metropolis NewsLocal news for Metropolis, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.'Melville' and male bonding in DuPage; singing and 'Speedating' at Metropolis- June 30, 2008 The Melville Boys: Norm Foster is often called 'the Neil Simon of Canada.' The moniker reflects both Foster's prolific output and his preferred metier: heartwarming domestic dramedy sprinkled liberally with ...http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/melville-and-male-bonding-in-dupage-singin... Superman reaches a milestone- June 28, 2008 Pop reader Bob S. noticed that his local newspaper, the Dayton Daily News , has posted a big feature about Superman's 70th anniversary.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/superman-reaches-a-milestone?fromrss=1 Shimkus tours flood-stricken Elsah- June 26, 2008 Congressman John Shimkus took a walking tour of one of the communities within his 19th congressional district Monday Monring before he flew back to Washington D.C. Shimkus, a Republican of Collinsville, ...http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/shimkus-tours-flood-stricken-elsah?fromrss... Economy Hurting Gambling Numbers, Too- June 24, 2008 The American economy plays no favorites - whether it's good or bad, it affects virtually all industries, even gambling.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/economy-hurting-gambling-numbers-too?fromr... Developer charged with theft- June 22, 2008 An Indianapolis real estate developer has been charged with theft and fraud in what Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi says was an attempt to keep his company solvent.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/developer-charged-with-theft?fromrss=1 Metropolis plans convention center- June 20, 2008 Jun. 13--METROPOLIS, Ill. -- A team of companies plans to announce a multi-million dollar mixed-use project near the Harrah's casino this afternoon, according to members of the Metropolis City Council and the ...http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/metropolis-plans-convention-center?fromrss... Major Riverfront Development Plans For Metropolis- June 18, 2008 A major riverfront development project including a new hotel, shopping center and marina are on the way for Metropolis, Illinois.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/major-riverfront-development-plans-for-met... Big Year For Metropolis Superman Celebration- June 12, 2008 Thousands of people from around the world descend on Southern Illinois all in the name of Superman.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/big-year-for-metropolis-superman-celebrati... Two Teens Killed, One Seriously Injured in Crash- June 10, 2008 In Massac County, two teenagers are dead and one is in the hospital following a crash Saturday night.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/two-teens-killed-one-seriously-injured-in-... Metropolis Kicks Off Anti-Smoking Campaign for City Workers- June 8, 2008 Today Metropolis is starting an anti-smoking campaign for city employees to lower health insurance premiums.http://www.topix.net/city/metropolis-il/2008/06/metropolis-kicks-off-anti-smoking-campaign... |