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Unresponsive Inmate Found in St. Louis Justice Center Cell

10 hours 45 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS — Dametria McDile, 32, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, after being found unresponsive in her cell at the St. Louis City Justice Center, authorities said. McDile was discovered at approximately 4:45 p.m. Jan. 31, 2026, and medical personnel responded immediately, performing life-saving measures before transporting her to a St. Louis hospital. She was pronounced dead at a St. Louis hospital shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating

Fairview Heights Police Adds Two New K9 Teams

10 hours 53 minutes ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department welcomed two new K9 teams, adding K9 Coppo with Officer Lauren Reid and K9 Goose with Officer Shayne Korte to its ranks. K9 Coppo brings several years of experience to the department, while K9 Goose, who arrived from Belgium, is nearing the completion of training alongside Officer Korte. The addition of these teams aims to enhance the department’s capabilities in law enforcement and community safety. Officer Korte and Goose

Juror scams persist via phone, email

11 hours 22 minutes ago
There have been reports throughout the country, including within the Eastern District of Missouri, of scams targeting people by phone call, email, and text messaging, threatening them with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service.
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Alton Police Department Releases 2025 Annual Report

12 hours 2 minutes ago
ALTON — The Alton Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the department’s activities, accomplishments, and staffing changes over the past year. The report aims to increase transparency and keep the community informed about police operations and partnerships. In 2025, the department responded to 28,555 incidents, including 3,820 traffic stops and 691 felony charges. Officers filed 1,006 misdemeanor charges and 109 juvenile petitions, with 77 juveniles charged.

IDOL Files Wage Theft Complaint Against Chicago Restaurant and Owners

12 hours 26 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has filed a complaint in Cook County Circuit Court against That’s Gino and Marty’s, LLC, its management company White Glove Service and Management, LLC, and several individual owners and managers, alleging violations of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and the Illinois Minimum Wage Law . The complaint alleges that from December 2023 through August 2025, employees at the restaurant located in Chicago’s

Challenge Unlimited Welcomes New Board Member, Reginald L. Harris

12 hours 30 minutes ago
ALTON – Challenge Unlimited is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Board of Directors, Reginald L. Harris. Reginald officially stepped into his new role January 20, 2026, bringing 17 years of experience as a federal prosecutor to the table. Harris’s connection to individuals with disabilities, both within his family and broader community, deepens his commitment to Challenge Unlimited’s mission and vision. “I believe strongly in the power of inclusion and opportunity,”

Why February is the Shortest Month

12 hours 40 minutes ago
If every month were built on a clean, simple pattern, February wouldn’t exist the way it does. A year has about 365.24 days, which is an awkward number for a calendar that wants neat blocks of weeks and months. February is the “flex month” that makes the math work—most years it’s 28 days, and sometimes it grows to 29 to keep our dates from drifting out of sync with the sky. The basic problem: a year doesn’t fit neatly into months A calendar is a compromise