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Copyright Kills Competition

1 day 2 hours ago
Copyright owners increasingly claim more draconian copyright law and policy will fight back against big tech companies. In reality, copyright gives the most powerful companies even more control over creators and competitors. Today’s copyright policy concentrates power among a handful of corporate gatekeepers—at everyone else’s expense. We need a system that supports grassroots innovation and […]
Tori Noble

Alton Man Charged With Vehicular Battery Of Pregnant Victim

1 day 4 hours ago
ALTON – Alton Police recently charged a local resident with using his vehicle to batter a pregnant victim among other offenses. Chance K. Sneddon, 20, of Alton, was charged on Feb. 11, 2026 with two counts of aggravated battery (both Class 3 felonies) and one count each of reckless driving, driving while license is suspended, and aggravated assault (each Class A misdemeanors). On Feb. 9, 2026, Sneddon allegedly caused bodily harm to a victim he knew was seven months pregnant by intentionally

Riverbend East Rotary Honors Two East Alton-Wood River High Students

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WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has recognized East Alton-Wood River High School students Morgan Eberlin and Noah Norton as its January Service Above Self award winners, citing their involvement and leadership in school activities, according to information provided by Rick Hooks. The club recently presented Service Above Self certificates to Eberlin and Norton. A photo provided with the announcement shows Club President Mark Smith presenting the certificates to the students. “Morgan