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Zero Tolerance For Impaired Drivers During Independence Day Travel

16 hours 38 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement throughout the state are reminding the public: Whether you’re drinking alcohol, using cannabis or under the influence of other drugs, if you get behind the wheel, you’ll face the consequences. During the Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, zero tolerance will be shown for those driving impaired. “Driving impaired is not a game

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Issues Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision

16 hours 42 minutes ago
CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara. “Birthright citizenship was not a right solely created by amending the Constitution, as America’s tradition of birthright citizenship predates the 14th Amendment and the abolition of slavery in the United States. The notion that this decision wasn’t unanimous is disappointing, given the plain language of the 14th Amendment.

Two Vehicles Crash at Edwardsville Intersection

16 hours 51 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Two vehicles, a white Chevy Cruze and a black Cadillac SUV, collided around 9:20 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Troy Road and Governor's Parkway in Edwardsville, and one driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "One driver was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation with non-life-threatening injuries," City of Edwardsville spokesperson Cathy Hensley said for the Edwardsville Police Department. Hensley said both vehicles were towed from

Brendan Carr And The Trump FCC Hid Their Communications With Dodgy DOGE Bros

17 hours 12 minutes ago
DOGE was always designed to provide flimsy pseudo-efficiency cover for wholesale corruption. It was designed to pretend that the government was “cutting waste and fraud” while a bunch of velour tracksuit wearing con men stripped the country for parts and sold what was left off the back loading dock. As we’ve since explored, DOGE also […]
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Difference Makers: Alton Police Honor Salofs For Years Of Community Support

17 hours 20 minutes ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, recognized George and Donna Salof for what it described as their continued generosity and support of the department and the Alton community. George and Donna are definite Difference Makers in their community. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the Salofs have supported numerous Alton Police Department projects and initiatives over the years. "Their contributions have helped strengthen the new police range, the department’

Illinois Not Imposing New 'Tire Tax' On July 1, 2026

17 hours 25 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Multiple recent social media posts have falsely claimed a new “Tire Tax” is going into effect across Illinois on July 1, 2026. Records from the Illinois General Assembly tell a different story. “The legislation was sponsored and passed by Illinois Democrats and signed into law by JB Pritzker and will become law on July 1st,” one post reads . “You will see an increase in prices starting Wednesday.” The posts cite Illinois Senate Bill