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Edwardsville Police Charge Missouri, Glen Carbon Residents With DUI, Drug Possession

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EDWARDSVILLE – Two drug-related DUI incidents in Edwardsville have resulted in charges against two in separate but similar Madison County cases. Tabatha L. Meyer, 36, of Glen Carbon, was charged on Sept. 2, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while under the influence. Meyer allegedly drove a motor vehicle on Center Grove Road in Edwardsville while under the influence of any drug or combination of drugs to

Free Public Candidate Forum Coming To Alton YWCA

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ALTON – Local voters will soon have a chance to hear from candidates running for Madison County and statewide offices in the Nov. 3, 2026 elections. YWCA Southwestern Illinois and the Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) are teaming up to host a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the YWCA gymnasium, located at 304 E. Third St. in Alton. The event is free and open to the public, as both organizations aim to keep voters informed before they cast

Belt Secures Nearly $1.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training in Metro East

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SWANSEA – In an effort to expand workforce training, State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure nearly $1.5 million to connect workers with the skills and resources they need to enter in-demand careers while helping employers build the qualified workforce they need to grow. “We have so many wonderful organizations in the Metro East who just want to help people, and all they need is the funds to do it,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I’m proud to see organizations

Alton Police Department Announces Results Of Labor Day Safety Campaign

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ALTON — The Alton Police Department conducted an impaired driving enforcement effort over Labor Day weekend in Alton as part of statewide safety initiatives aimed at impaired driving and seat belt use, resulting in one fugitive apprehended and 48 speeding citations. The department collaborated with other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners across the state for the Illinois Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” campaign.