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Granite City Man Charged With Reckless Discharge Of Firearm

5 months 4 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces a felony charge after allegedly repeatedly firing a weapon in a reckless manner. Anthony M. Johnson Jr., 27, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 29, 2025, with a Class 4 felony count of reckless discharge of a firearm. Johnson allegedly knowingly discharged a firearm in a reckless manner on Sept. 26, 2025, endangering the bodily safety of a nearby individual by firing the weapon in close proximity to the victim. A petition to deny Johnson’s

Troy Police Honor Veterans With Special Bracelets In November 2025

5 months 4 weeks ago
TROY — The Troy Police Department is honoring veterans throughout November by wearing Veterans Day appreciation bracelets, the department announced. The Troy Police Department said the initiative is intended to show support and gratitude to all who have served in the military. Troy Police personnel may be seen wearing the bracelets during the month as a symbol of recognition for veterans’ service to the country. In addition, the department is offering a limited number of fre

Juvenile Suspect Detained After Shooting Incident

5 months 4 weeks ago
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in the 1900 block of Lebanon Avenue, resulting in a juvenile suspect being taken into custody the following day. Officers responded at approximately 4:20 p.m. Tuesday after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and saw an individual fleeing the scene. Upon arrival, police found evidence consistent with a shooting and made

Hayner Library Answers Questions About Building New Facility

5 months 4 weeks ago
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District is hoping to build a new library building. Executive Director Mary Cordes and Board of Trustees President Kevin Botterbush stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to answer a few questions about this process. Cordes and Botterbush explained that the library district’s current buildings have always had their issues. Currently, the library district consists of the Downtown Library and the library in the Alton Square Mall.

Illinois Goes From 'F' To 'A' On Support For Survivors Of Human Trafficking

5 months 4 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing Illinois has gone from an “F” on the Shared Hope International Just Like Me Report Cards to an “A” due to the recent passage of the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act . Illinois is one of only three states to receive an “A” grade. ? The Just Like Me Report Cards grade states based on a Top Ten list of laws focused on human trafficking survivors and addressin

Investigation Launched into Detainee Death in St. Louis

5 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A male detainee in the custody of the Division of Corrections was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. The incident occurred in St. Louis, and the circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation by the Force Investigation Unit of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The Division of Corrections expressed that any loss of life in custody is a deeply serious matter and extended its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.