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Belleville Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old

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BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police officers are investigating a homicide after a 20-year-old man was shot and later died Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026, and two suspects were taken into custody following a vehicle crash and a foot pursuit, police said. The shooting was reported at about 3:50 p.m. March 15, 2026, when officers from the Belleville Police Department were dispatched to the 5800 block of Belleville Crossing “in response to a subject shot,” according to the

Alton Police Officer Clarifies Illinois Cannabis Laws

6 hours ago
ALTON – An Alton Police Lieutenant says the department is working daily to educate local residents who commonly misunderstand state cannabis laws. At this week’s City Council meeting, Alderman John Meehan said his “sensitive nose” has been detecting the smell of cannabis coming from cars in traffic. He asked Lieutenant Emily Hejna with the Alton Police Department whether such a strong smell coming from someone’s car would give officers enough authority to pull