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On March 15, 2025, just after 11:00PM, officers received a call for a Hold-Up and responded to the 5000 block of Goodfellow. When they arrived, they located a 41-year-old man who claimed he had just been robbed at gunpoint.

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March 15th and 16th are dates that resonates through history, marked by events that have shaped the world in profound ways. Perhaps the most famous event associated with March 15th is the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, an event that forever altered the course of Roman history. Caesar, who had amassed significant power and influence as a military general and politician, was warned by a soothsayer to “beware the Ides of March.” Despite the forewarning, he attended a Senate meeting where he was brutally attacked by a group of conspirators, including his close friend Brutus. This assassination not only marked the end of Caesar's rule but also initiated a series of civil wars that ultimately led to the rise of the Roman Empire and significant changes in governance. On March 15, 1801, a significant milestone in American journalism occurred with the founding of the New York Evening Post by Alexander Hamilton. This publication played a crucial role in shaping public

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"Corruption has no place in law enforcement and cannot be tolerated. Officers must be held accountable for their actions."

Demesha Coleman, now 37, was charged with murder in 2022 after she followed her stolen Hyundai to a gas station and two men were killed in a shootout.

The listener-supported station owes $700,000 to more than 20 creditors.

Edward Jones is looking to catch up with its competitors by investing in new technology, essentially replacing workers at its headquarters here, analysts say.

The U.S. Department of Education alleged Washington U. violated the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with the Ph.D. Project, an organization that aims to increase workforce diversity.

Anita Huang-Ryan, who worked in Ferguson's finance department, died in May of 2024, about two months after she was fired from the city where she had worked for nearly eight years.

Police said Taiesha C. Campbell and her boyfriend left a handgun on a couch, within reach of the toddler, and he shot himself in the leg March 6.

COLLINSVILLE – Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich accepted a $100,000 gift from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades® PATCH Foundation to benefit the CAVC Joseph Smith Vocational Scholarship. The Joseph Smith Vocational Scholarship was created in 2022 by the Gregg and Anna Smith family in memory of their son, Collinsville Area Vocational Center student Joseph Smith. The scholarship benefits students who attend CAVC to pursue training toward a career in the automotive or welding industries. The Painters and Allied Trades for Children's Hope Foundation (PATCH) was established in 2001, and is supported by the members IUPAT to help children in need throughout North America. It has raised and given nearly $2 million to organizations that provide educational and medical services to youth, and in support of local children's sports programs. "We are grateful as a family to belong to the IUPAT and the PATCH Foundation

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SPRINGFIELD – More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year to learn about nature and conservation thanks to grant funding through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced more than $99,600 funding was awarded for 113 student field trip grants. Grant recipients represent 32 counties in the state. The grants are made possible by private donations from the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation of Skokie and the D.F. and M.T. Grohne Family Foundation of Wilmington. The donations and funding for the grants are coordinated by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF). “This program allows students to visit natural, outdoor locations throughout Illinois to see firsthand what they’ve been learning about in the classroom,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finni e. “Our future conservation leaders need

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SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration: Employment Security Advisory Board Rick Terven will continue to serve as a Member of the Employment Security Advisory Board.* Rick Terven, Jr. serves as the Legislative and Political Director for the Illinois Pipe Trades Association representing 21 local unions and over 26,000 union members across Illinois. Terven is a member of Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 and is a graduate of SUNY Empire State University’s National Labor College with a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies. Terven is also a Vice-President on the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board, and has served as an employee representative on the Employment Security Advisory Board since 2016. Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees Ed HighTower will continue to serve as a Member of the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees.* Dr. Hightower retired

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CHICAGO - Ahead of April 1, 2025, the Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) has released details of its 2025 municipal campaign program—a robust and hands-on initiative to support nearly 300 candidates in every region of the state. In 2023 , under Chair Lisa Hernandez’s leadership, the Party made clear its commitment to preventing extremist conservatives from implementing regressive platforms on school and library boards. This cycle , as national politics dominate the political ecosystem and impact the daily lives of working Illinoisans, DPI has built upon 2023’s program to continue defending its values of diversity, equity and inclusion and affirm that every election and every vote matters. “From day one as Chair, I’ve stressed to my team that every election matters," DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez said. “With national politics dominating the conversation and Trump-Musk threatening democracy, organizing at the most hyperlocal levels is one way for us

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor's (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) has released an incident report following an inspection and investigation of the drowning of a public works employee. The Deming Incident Report serves as a learning resource for municipal water departments. In February 2023, a 20-year-old maintenance worker drowned in a water main vault that flooded during the attempted repair of a leaking valve. IL OSHA determined there were multiple contributing factors that led to the drowning, including: Lack of compliance with several confined space standards. Lack of oversight and auditing by management. Lack of rescue capability at the worksite. “This incident highlights the importance of compliance with Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Act standards, proper risk assessment, and a rapid and effective rescue plan for confined space operations,” said IL OSHA Chief Erik Kambarian. “Additionally,

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) awarded seven educators from around the state for their outstanding commitment to their schools, students, communities and public education. The awards were presented during the IEA Representative Assembly (RA). The RA is the legislative body of the IEA and helps the state’s largest union set its agenda for the year. There are 1,200 IEA delegates, guests and state dignitaries who attend the RA. The IEA award recipients were nominated and chosen for their awards by their peers. The 2025 IEA RA award winners are: Bob Haisman Early Career Teacher of the Year Award – Christopher Pettit (Orchestra teacher, Bell Graham Elementary School CUSD 303) As an early career educator, Christopher Pettit has demonstrated outstanding involvement in our local, state and national associations. Christopher has served as a region council member, IEA Representative Assembly (RA) delegate, National Education Association Representative

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Four students from East St. Louis Senior High School are making significant strides in education through their involvement with the Illinois Student Success Network. These students have collaborated with peers across the state on critical issues including curriculum and instruction, social-emotional learning, and artificial intelligence. Their efforts culminated in a series of discussions aimed at gathering insights that will influence the future of education in Illinois. As they prepare to analyze the data collected from these conversations, the students are set to present their findings to school districts statewide. The initiative highlights the students' commitment to fostering positive change within the educational landscape. The East St. Louis School District stated the students' work is part of a broader movement aimed at enhancing student success across Illinois.

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