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Aubree Briggs Scores Big Goal For Granite City Girls Soccer In Recent Draw At Edwardsville

6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Aubree Briggs is a freshman girls soccer player for Granite City High School, and on April 24, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Edwardsville, she came up big when it counted. Briggs scored off a header at the far post that snuck inside the post itself and into the net to give the Warriors a 1-1 draw with Edwardsville, undoubtedly one of the biggest goals of the season for Granite. She's scored six goals so far this season, including a hat trick against Mascoutah, as the Warriors are currently 6-4-5 on the campaign, with about two weeks left in the regular season, with the IHSA Class 4A playoffs starting on May 20, 2025, with Granite hosting a regional at Gene Baker Field. The Warriors will play Quincy at 6:30 p.m. that day, with the possibility of meeting top-seeded O'Fallon in the final on May 23. Aubree is a Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month for Granite City's girls soccer. In her post-match interview, Briggs felt very happy about the result and excited

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Landmarks Illinois Announces 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois

6 months ago
CHICAGO – Landmarks Illinois has announced its 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois , calling attention to 10 culturally and architecturally significant sites across the state. The places on this year’s list all face uncertain futures due to a variety of threats, including vacancy, neglect, deferred maintenance, demolition, underutilization and lack of landmark protection. “This year’s Most Endangered list is wide-ranging, not only in the kinds of troubling threats these places face, but also in their historical narratives, geographical locations and building types. Yet all celebrate cultural heritage and tell the important stories of the people who have shaped our communities,” said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois. “Landmarks Illinois feels a heightened responsibility this year to speak out and protect the built environment that reflects the rich diversity of our state and nation. As these irreplaceable

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Collinsville Authorities Urge Caution Amid Rising Cryptocurrency Fraud Cases

6 months ago
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is warning residents to protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams after investigating multiple cases resulting in losses exceeding $400,000 over the past year. Cryptocurrency fraud has become a significant concern as scammers increasingly target investors with deceptive schemes, the police department said. The department issued a public service announcement outlining key precautions to help individuals avoid falling victim to these crimes. “Cryptocurrency is exciting and the latest and greatest thing — but it’s also a growing target for scammers,” the police department announcement said. Among the tips provided, the department advises skepticism toward any investment promising guaranteed returns or quick profits, emphasizing that no legitimate investment can guarantee profits. They also urge people to verify the identity of anyone soliciting cryptocurrency, noting that scammers often impersonate

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Endangered Person Advisory issued for 16-year-old

6 months ago
DONIPHAN, Mo. - The Doniphan Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory Tuesday for a teen that may be on his way to the St. Louis area. According to police, 16-year-old Anthony James Guerra left his residence on Maple Street in the southern Missouri town of Doniphan Monday night around 11 p.m. A suicide [...]
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