ALTON - The U.S. Marshals Service recognized the Alton Police Department for supporting efforts to apprehend fugitives and reduce violent crime during a Task Force Officer Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at the federal court for the Southern District of Illinois. The Alton Police Department received a commemorative plaque recognizing its support and commitment to reducing violent crime throughout the district. The event honored officers who work alongside federal law enforcement.
ST. JACOB — Unwanted electronics and Halloween costumes will share the spotlight Oct. 31 when Tech Remove hosts a community recycling event at St. Jacob Elementary School. The Tech or Treat Community Electronics Recycling Event will run from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at the school, 305 Jacob St. St. Jacob-area residents are invited to bring unused devices for responsible recycling and wear costumes for a family-friendly Halloween gathering. Tech Remove is presenting the even
Lawyer says police took advantage of Richard Holman's intellectual disability and forced false confessions out of him because they were under intense pressure to solve a high-profile string of killings.
ST. LOUIS, MO – Mayor Cara Spencer today joined Board of Aldermen President Megan Green, Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez, Alderman Matt Devoti, Comptroller Donna Baringer, and Director of Personnel Brian Light to introduce a six-bill package that would modernize the City's civil service system for the first time in several decades. "Our employees are this city's greatest resource, and they deserve a system that hires good people quickly, treats them fairly, and resolves problems promptly,"
ALTON – Members of the Alton City Council were unable to take action on several agenda items at their Oct. 14, 2026 meeting after a majority of aldermen skipped meeting as a committee earlier this week. Absent from the Oct. 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting were Chairman John Meehan, Alderman Chris Bohn and Alderwomen Stephanie Elliott and Martha Pfister. Present were Alderwomen Rosie Brown and Patricia Ford, as well as Alderman Michael Velloff. With the majority of members absent,
Hudville won’t have to wait until the spring to get more Hudson Williams screen time. The Canadian streamer CBC announced Thursday that the Heated Rivalry breakout star will appear on the…
WOOD RIVER - Community members can give back to a new nonprofit and enjoy a night of laughs at an upcoming comedy show. At 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, the Putting the Fun in Fundraising group will host Laugh 4 a Cause at the Wood River Moose Lodge. This comedy showcase will raise money for the new Riverbend Nonprofit Center of Excellence, an organization that aims to support other local nonprofits. “This is going to be what we need to get fully started and fully launched,”
Apparently we’re in an era where the courts just decide to ignore precedents they don’t like. And that leads us to ridiculous results like yesterday’s ruling in the Eleventh Circuit allowing Florida’s HB3 social media age verification law to move forward. But to understand how messed up it is, you need to know the history […]
BENTON — A Johnston City man who admitted to exchanging child pornography online in June and August 2025 has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison. Zachary R. Jones, 39, pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution of child pornography. A district judge imposed the sentence, which will be followed by 10 years of supervised release. According to court documents and information discussed during hearings, Jones admitted exchanging child sexual abuse material with others online.
OVERLAND, Mo. — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to help investigate a shooting and crash that killed a 17-year-old on Interstate 170 on Wednesday night, Oct. 14, 2026. Police said the shooting occurred at 7:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes between St. Charles Rock Road and Midland Boulevard. The 17-year-old female was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Authorities temporarily closed part of the interstate as law enforcement responded. The Overland Police Departmen
Why Autumn Feels Cozy A blanket feels different when you can hear rain against the window. The fabric has not changed, and neither has the sofa. Yet the room suddenly seems more inviting. That small shift reveals something important about comfort: it comes not only from what surrounds us, but also from what we feel protected from. Autumn often creates this contrast. Cooler air makes warmth more noticeable. Earlier sunsets turn lamplight into a welcome glow. Familiar foods, scents, and routines
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security, however, resisted a recommendation in the report from the Government Accountability Office that […]
Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award winner Al Pacino is adding another accolade to the list: the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award.Pacino, 86, will be honored for his acting work and philanthropy…
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