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Two tornado-damaged libraries aim to reopen in May

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Two severely damaged north St. Louis public library branches are preparing to reopen in late May, nearly one year after a tornado caused significant structural damage. The Julia Davis and Cabanne branch libraries have been closed for extensive repairs since…
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Grafton Veterinary Services Opens in Grafton with Passionate Pet Care

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GRAFTON - Grafton has a new veterinarian in town. Grafton Veterinary Services officially opened in January and has quickly grown into a hotspot for local veterinary care. Melissa Walsh, lead veterinary technician, explained that she, Dr. Jacob Maag, and a few other community members came together to start the practice in Grafton because they wanted to leave corporate medicine and focus on providing top-notch care for animals and their owners. “We love it. We’re tremendously

Swansea Man Arrested for Credit Union Robbery in Illinois

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SWANSEA - A Swansea, Illinois, man - Deondre E. Jones - is accused of robbing a credit union and claiming he had a firearm. He was taken into custody within minutes and appeared in federal court on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to face a bank robbery charge. Jones, 55, is charged with one count of bank robbery, according to federal authorities. He appeared in federal court in East St. Louis. According to the complaint, Jones is accused of robbing a credit union on North Illinois Street in Swansea

Daily Deal: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle

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To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]
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Letter To The Editor: State Representative Charlie Meier Endorsed by Madison County Leaders

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Letter To The Editor: Conservative Republican State Representative Charlie Meier has been endorsed by an impressive list of elected officials in Madison County. The endorsements come from county-wide, county board, and county party officials who back Charlie Meier for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives. The Madison County leaders who endorse Charlie include: -County Board Chairman Chris Slusser -Sheriff Jeff Connor -Auditor David Michael -State’s Attorney Tom Haine

Glen Carbon Man Charged With Illegally Producing Vehicle Registration Sticker

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GLEN CARBON – An employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office from Glen Carbon faces felony charges for vehicle registration-related offenses. Eddie L. Cummings, 63, of Glen Carbon, was charged on March 3, 2026 with one count each of offenses related to title and registration (a Class 2 felony), official misconduct (a Class 3 felony), and theft (a Class 4 felony). While acting in his official capacity as a Secretary of State employee, Cummings allegedly produced a duplicate