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Techdirt Podcast Episode 409: What Twitter Teaches Us About DOGE

5 months 3 weeks ago
Support us on Patreon » We’re finally getting back into the rhythm of things, and in fact right at this very moment Mike is recording a brand new original episode for next week on the podcast — but this week, we’ve got a cross-post and a special extra treat. Mike recently once again joined Andy Levy […]
Leigh Beadon

UPDATE: Man Robbed in Baden neighborhood (Arrest Made)

5 months 3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Arrest Made: On March 3, 2025, District 6 Detectives arrested a 27-year-old relative to an ongoing investigation into multiple online marketplace robberies. On March 4, 2025 the Circuit Attorney’s Office issued three counts of Robbery 1st Degree, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, three counts of UUW- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, two […]

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Suleima Rojas

UPDATE: Couple Robbed by Man in Baden (Arrest Made)

5 months 3 weeks ago

On February 17, 2025, around 6:30PM, District 6 officers responded to a call for a hold up that occurred in the 400 block of Blase Ave. Upon arriving, they met with a 25-year-old man who stated he and his girlfriend were robbed at gunpoint while trying to make a sale via an online marketplace.

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Sean Mazzola

UPDATE: Man robbed in Baden Neighborhood (Arrest Made)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Arrest Made: On March 3, 2025, District 6 Detectives arrested 27-year-old Jerod Scott relative to an ongoing investigation into multiple online marketplace robberies. On March 4, 2025 the Circuit Attorney's Office issued three counts of Robbery 1st Degree, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, three counts of UUW- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and one count of misdemeanor Stealing.

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Suleima Rojas

Blast Off to Culinary Stardom: The Space Shuttle Café Launches Search for Next Shuttle Chef

5 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - Flock Food Truck Park and Bar is launching a cosmic culinary competition to find the next "Shuttle Chef" for its iconic Space Shuttle Café, a converted WWII-era McDonnell-Douglas DC-3 aircraft that serves as a stationary food truck in Alton's vibrant food scene. This extraordinary opportunity invites passionate food entrepreneurs to take command of the world's only street-legal DC-3 airplane, transformed into a fully equipped commercial kitchen and painted in NASA Space Shuttle theming. The selected chef will operate the Space Shuttle Café from April 18th to November 2nd, 2025, with the chance to showcase their unique culinary vision. "The Space Shuttle Café represents a truly one-of-a-kind culinary platform," said Laura Windisch, General Manager at Flock. "We're not just offering kitchen space—we're providing a launchpad for culinary innovation that comes with its own built-in audience and fascinating history." The Opportunity Includes: Full

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Illinois State Board of Education Recognizes O'Fallon Custodian Stephanie Watson's Impact

5 months 3 weeks ago
O'FALLON — Stephanie Watkins, a custodian at Carriel Junior High, has been honored with the Illinois State Board of Education Award of Special Recognition, as announced by the O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90. The award, part of the 225 Those Who Excel program, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to education in Illinois. O'Fallon Community School District officials expressed their pride in Watkins's achievement, highlighting her dedication to the school community. "Congratulations, Stephanie! We are glad you call D90 home," the district said in a statement. The recognition underscores the vital role that support staff play in creating a positive educational environment for students. The custodians at each school play such an important role day-in and day-out in keeping the school clean and sanitary for students.

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Taste of St. Louis leaving downtown for St. Louis County

5 months 3 weeks ago
A massive St. Louis food festival is making a big change. Taste of St. Louis announced Tuesday morning that its 2025 event will relocate from downtown St. Louis to Clayton. While some speculated the move was due to safety concerns downtown, festival organizers said Clayton offered a more suitable location. "We’re proud to say that Taste of St. Louis has never experienced any safety or security issues at any of our past four locations," the festival said in its Tuesday announcement. "The truth…
Jennifer Somers, Hunter Bassler and Brent Solomon

Cottage Hills Woman Charged After Stealing From Elderly Victim

5 months 3 weeks ago
BETHALTO – A woman from Cottage Hills faces criminal charges after stealing from an elderly resident of the assisted living facility where she worked. Kristine L. Muir, 51, of Cottage Hills, was charged with one count of financial exploitation of an elderly person, a Class 4 felony. She was also charged with a Class A misdemeanor count of theft. On Nov. 22, 2024, Muir allegedly stole four Amazon gift cards with a total value of $100 from an 86-year-old victim by means of deception. Court documents state Muir was “in a position of trust or confidence” with the victim, as she was an employee at the assisted living facility where the victim lived. The Bethalto Police Department presented the case against Muir, who was granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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