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Ninth Circuit Guts California’s Kids Code Once Again

19 hours 16 minutes ago
It’s been a little while since we last wrote about California’s deeply problematic “Age Appropriate Design Code,” which tried to force internet companies into taking blatantly unconstitutional steps to pressure companies into magically preventing all “harms” to kids. The law has bounced between the district court and the Ninth Circuit multiple times — and yesterday, […]
Mike Masnick

Difference Maker: Madison County Sheriff's Office Lt. Brian Stipcak Retires After Distinguished 25-Year Career

19 hours 24 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Lt. Brian Stipcak is retiring from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after more than 25 years of community service, the agency announced on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said Stipcak, who held the rank of lieutenant, spent his career focused on “the mentoring and growth of fellow officers.” “After 25-plus years of dedicated community service, we congratulate Lt. Brian Stipcak on his retirement,”

Alton Police Detective Tommy Gattuso Earns Officer of Month Honors

19 hours 41 minutes ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department has named Detective Tommy Gattuso its Officer of the Month for December 2025, citing his work since joining the department’s Narcotics Unit in the middle of last year and his role in investigations that led to charged cases and drug seizures in Alton. “The Alton Police Department is proud to recognize Detective Tommy Gattuso as our Officer of the Month for December 2025,” Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said in a statement.

Ready, Set, Weekend: St. Louis events March 13-15

19 hours 42 minutes ago
Note: This video is from March 2014. ST. LOUIS - A trifecta of events is happening in St. Louis this weekend with St. Patrick's Day weekend, Pi Day and of course, 3/14 day, or St. Louis Day, bringing plenty of things to do with a small warm up in temperatures Saturday. 56th Annual St. Patrick’s [...]
Angela Hutti

Godfrey Plans Free Easter Egg-Stravaganza Event

19 hours 51 minutes ago
GODFREY - Godfrey will host its Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Sunday, March 22, 2026, offering a free Easter egg hunt for children at the Glazebrook Park Baseball Diamonds on Stamper Lane. Organizers are inviting families to bring children for an afternoon of activities centered on an egg hunt featuring “colorful eggs” and “prize-filled eggs,” with children divided into age groups on separate fields. Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said the Park and Recreation Department

Edwardsville Hosts Annual Business Forecast Breakfast At SIUE

19 hours 59 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - City officials in Edwardsville, Illinois, hosted the annual Business Forecast Breakfast on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, bringing together more than 220 people connected to the local business community at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Conference Center. The event gave Mayor Art Risavy an opportunity to reflect on the past year and forecast the year ahead, with input from James Arnold, the city’s economic and community development director. SIUE Chancellor Dr.