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Our Health: How tobacco affects your body The Telegraph FacebookTwitterEmail 3of3 O’FALLON — If you’re a smoker, you probably know you should stop. Knowing the truth about how smoking harms your health may be what it takes. An alarming fact is that smoking affects nearly every part of your body, including your: Airways. “Lung tissue develops significant inflammation from smoking,” said Dr. Zachary Berg, pulmonologist with HSHS Medical Group. “This can lead to serious disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer.” Smoking can also cause cancer to develo...

Collinsville man charged with aggravated DUI Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville man was charged with aggravated DUI in one of numerous alcohol- and drug-related felony charges filed Tuesday by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Darel L. Casillas Jr., 51, was charged Feb. 23 with aggravated driving under the influence, a Class 2 felony. The case was presented by the Collinsville Police Department. According to court documents, on Sept. 20 Casillas was found to be driving a vehicle while under the influence. It was noted...

Redbirds 'fight every day,' but lacking punch on offense Greg Shashack, gshashack@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Alton’s Ja’Markus Gary (right) goes to the basket for a layup while Edwardsville’s Brennan Weller gives chase in a Southwestern Conference boys basketball game Saturday at Alton High in Godfrey.Greg Shashack / The TelegraphShow MoreShow Less 2of3 Alton’s Keith Smith (3) scores after getting past Edwardsville’s Preston Weaver on Saturday at Alton High in Godfrey.Greg Shashack / The TelegraphShow MoreShow Less 3of3 GODFREY – The 62 points per game being allow...

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri has no plans to move teachers higher on the list for...

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Rural Missouri counties are both the most and least successful at...