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Extreme cold puts animals at risk

2 weeks 1 day ago
As bitterly cold sets in, animal rescue teams are moving into hidden places, like abandoned buildings and vacant homes, where an animal could be struggling to survive.
Kelley Hoskins

Congress hurtles toward partial shutdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis

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WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday urged Senate Democrats to advance the government funding package that must become law before the weekend to avoid a partial shutdown, rejecting their proposal to remove the Homeland Security funding bill. Democrats in the upper chamber say they are ready to help pass five of […]
Jennifer Shutt

Godfrey Makes Progress Towards Video Gaming Ordinance Changes

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GODFREY – Godfrey is one step closer to passing new regulations on video gaming within the village. Village Board members gave an “Ordinance Regulating Liquor and Gaming” a first reading at their Jan. 20, 2026 meeting , with a second reading and final vote set for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Currently, businesses holding Class A and Class N liquor licenses are eligible for video gaming licenses in Godfrey. Class A licenses apply to restaurants, while Class N licenses apply t

Erica Harriss Focuses on Support for Alton Steel Employees

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GLEN CARBON - State Senator Erica Harriss (56 th -Glen Carbon) has released the following statement following today’s closure announcement of Alton Steel: “I am truly shocked by today’s announcement. Just weeks ago, Alton Steel was actively hiring, and there were no indications that these jobs or this facility were at risk. Families built their plans and their futures around this work, and that sense of stability has been pulled out from under them without warning. “An

City Court January 27

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All court sessions canceled for January 27, 2026 due to weather event. No warrants or summons will be issued. The clerk's office will open at 11:00 AM
Municipal Court

Ten Shots

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Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. He spent his days caring for American veterans—the men and women who served this country and came home broken in body or mind. He wanted to make a difference in this world. That is what his parents said, in a statement released hours […]
Mike Brock