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Two Dead: Mt Vernon Police Investigate 7 Gunshot Victims on South 15th

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4 months 3 weeks ago
MT. VERNON — At approximately 12:49 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, officers from the Mt. Vernon Police Department, along with Littons Ambulance and the Mt. Vernon Fire Department, responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 600 block of South 15th Street. Upon arrival, authorities found several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims were confirmed dead at the scene or shortly after, while five others were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Some were taken by ambulance, and others arrived by private means. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims pending family notification. Officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department. The Mt. Vernon Police Department acknowledged assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police in the investigation. Assistant Chief Travis Chapman expressed condolences

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Hayner Library Outlines This Month's Free Programs

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4 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District’s Summer Reading Program might be over, but Executive Director Mary Cordes promises there’s plenty of summer fun left. “We are rocking and rolling,” Cordes said. At 2 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2025, community members can enjoy “An Afternoon with Switchback” at the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus. This award-winning duo will play Celtic and American roots music, and Cordes promises they are “high-energy and really talented musicians.” This event will be followed by “X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program” from 6–7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Hayner’s Alton Square Mall location. This “really popular” program invites crafters to bring their art projects to the library and work on them while chatting with other artists. Cordes noted that Hayner has several online databases , including Creativebug, which offers tutorials

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Calhoun County Water Rescues Save Multiple Occupants Trapped In Flooded Vehicles

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4 months 3 weeks ago
CALHOUN COUNTY — The Hardin Fire Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office have conducted multiple water rescues involving individuals trapped in flooded vehicles near the Michael area during the morning of Sunday, July 27, 2025. Calhoun authorities urge residents to use alternate routes or remain in place if possible and to exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary. Illinois Highway 100 between Hardin and Kampsville was closed due to flash flooding, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday. Floodwaters and large debris have inundated intersections at McCauley Road, Hamburg-Michael Road, and Churchman Hollow, creating hazardous travel conditions, the Calhoun Sheriff's Office said. The flooding has also affected several other roadways, including North Hamburg-Michael Road, Gresham Hollow Road, Irish Hollow Road, Degerlia Hollow Road, and Poor Farm Hollow Road. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) crews are currently working to clear

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Torrential Rains Cause Hazardous Road, Home, Conditions Across Jersey County

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4 months 3 weeks ago
JERSEY COUNTY — Torrential rain that began late Saturday evening, July 26, and continued into Sunday, July 27, 2025, caused significant flooding and standing water in parts of Jersey County, according to residents and the National Weather Service in St. Louis. Jennifer Edwards shared a photo of Pump Station Road in Jersey County, showing the impact of the heavy rainfall. “It rained heavily most of the night. I live right down the road,” Edwards said. Several areas in Jersey County experienced flooding. Reports so far include Brookshire Place in Jerseyville, Bowman Station Road and North Irish Lane, Pump Station Road, and Illinois Route 16 in Fieldon. Multiple locations along these routes and the Jersey County area had water across the road, creating hazardous conditions for drivers. Additionally, standing water was reported in basements throughout Jersey because of the torrential rain. The National Weather Service reported that Jerseyville received close to 9 inches

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This Weekend in History on July 26 and 27: Centennial Olympic Park Bombing During 1996 Olympics

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4 months 3 weeks ago
July 26 and 27 have long been dates marked by transformative events across the globe, spanning politics, science, culture, and social change. In the realm of civil rights, July 26, 1948, marked a turning point when President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, which declared equality of treatment and opportunity in the armed services, without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin. This order initiated the process of desegregating the U.S. military, a critical step toward broader civil rights reforms. Truman’s executive order was a bold move at the time and set the stage for future legislation aimed at combating racial discrimination in America. July 26 also holds cultural significance. In 1956, Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries landed in Cuba, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. This event would dramatically alter the political landscape of the Western Hemisphere and influence Cold War dynamics for decades. The revolution’s repercussions

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