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Two Alton Men Charged in Locust Street Shooting

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ALTON — Two Alton men have been charged in connection with a Wednesday, April 22, 2026, shooting in the 2200 block of Locust Street in Alton, after investigators presented the case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office and arrest warrants were signed, police said. Anthony L. Shanklin, a 34-year-old male from Alton, and Samuel J. Chatman, a 31-year-old male from Alton, have each been charged with the following offenses: • Count I: Attempted First Degree Murder

Granite City Armed Robbery Suspect In Custody

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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of robbing someone while armed with a knife has been detained on a major felony charge in Madison County. Donald E. Pleasant III, 28, of Granite City, was charged on April 24, 2026 with one count of armed robbery, a Class X felony. Pleasant allegedly knowingly stole a cross body bag containing personal items from another person by threatening the use of force while armed with a knife on April 23, 2026. A petition to deny Pleasant’s pretrial

Celebrate Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden

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ST. LOUIS- Min Liu, Chinese Culture Education and Services Board Member, shares some insight into a bit of Chinese history and how much more you can learn and experience this weekend. The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates Chinese Culture Days with cultural performances, music, art, and history. Plus, you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. A Featured [...]

East Alton Fire Department to Host BBQ Fundraiser

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EAST ALTON - The East Alton Fire Department will host their inaugural spring barbecue and clay shoot fundraiser. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, community members can stop by the East Alton American Legion Post #794 for the event. Eight teams will participate in the clay shoot earlier in the day, and then the general public can join the fun at 3 p.m. at the legion, where you can enjoy the department’s “nearly famous” barbecue and several raffles. Cabin Fever will play from

New delay looms for Homeland Security funding as US House GOP blocks vote

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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to make changes to a Senate-passed bill that would end the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will further delay funding and prolong the stalemate that began in mid-February.  The holdup could again interrupt paychecks for workers at the Transportation Security Administration and […]
Jennifer Shutt

Grafton Prepares for National Military Memorial Debut

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GRAFTON — A new memorial honoring U.S. veterans is set to open June 6, 2026, along the Mississippi River in Grafton, with a day of events marking the anniversary of D-Day and featuring the unveiling of a life-size bronze installation of Army Rangers scaling a bluff. The National Memorial of Military Ascent will debut with a morning dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. at 950 E. Main St., followed by an evening D-Day Celebration Dinner & Dance from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The

Granite City Police Charge Sex Offender With Latest Registration Failure

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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City area sex offender has been charged in his latest case of failing to register with local authorities. Jamel C. Jimmerson, 38, listed as homeless, was charged on April 24, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender. On April 23, 2026, Jimmerson allegedly failed to report in person on a weekly basis to the Granite City Police Chief while lacking a fixed address in Granite City, as legally required under the Sex Offender

Illinois filmmakers get tax credit for sustainability practices on set

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RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois filmmakers are set to get a break on taxes after Governor Pritzker announced a credit to incentivize sustainability in the industry. It's the first credit of its kind in the country. Announced on Earth Day earlier this week, the incentive will give an additional 5 percent tax credit to production [...]
Derrick Mitchell