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I have a bonus cat for you this week. This one is from Les Andelys in France, one of the stops on our Seine cruise. He was only slightly sociable and walked with a limp, but his fur was shiny and his eyes were clear. He obviously got along OK one way or another.

Peter Frampton is hitting the road for the first time since becoming a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The legendary guitarist, who was inducted into the Rock…

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JERSEYVILLE – A woman from New York has been charged in Jersey County with possession of a stolen firearm. Joanna A. M. Hodgins, 36, of Glen Park, N.Y., was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, a Class 2 felony. On Jan. 13, 2025, Hodgins allegedly possessed a 9mm Beretta pistol “with knowledge that it had been stolen, in that she had stolen said firearm,” according to court documents. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Hodgins currently remains in custody pending a fitness examination. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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ALTON - The Alton Police Department welcomed two new officers to its ranks following their graduation from the Illinois State Police Academy. Jacob Fedderke and Terrence Stokes completed their training at the academy and will now undergo additional training in the department's Patrol Division. The graduation ceremony was held recently, where Captain McCray and Sergeant Espinoza represented the department to congratulate the new officers on their achievements. “We are proud to see them take this significant step in their careers,” said the Alton Police in a statement. Fedderke and Stokes will spend the next several weeks training under the supervision of a Field Training Officer, a crucial period that will prepare them for their roles in the Alton community. The department expressed enthusiasm for their contributions as the two begin service. The addition of these officers reflects the department's ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety and community engagement.

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OK, folks, here's my first embed of a Bluesky post: I think what’s going on here that these people are trying to find some true binary relating to biological sex. Genital morphology won’t do it. Sex chromosomes don’t do it. So they’ve retreated to gamete size. I think the use of large and small cell ...continue reading "Gender is not the same thing as biological sex"

One of the many new executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on Monday was the long-hyped creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE is portrayed as a sort of government efficiency and innovation office, but it’s primarily flimsy cover for the extraction class as they eliminate corporate oversight, consumer protection, labor rights, and the social […]

COLLINSVILLE — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning in Collinsville. Police responded to the area for gunshots being heard in the area and found Portia L. Rowland, 32, fatally shot near a garage in the 1300 block of Olive Street in Collinsville shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday. More than 30 investigators from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis are currently involved in the investigation. Collinsville Police emphasized there is no indication of an active threat to the community at this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be reported by calling 618-344-2131 Ext. 5924 or through Crime Stoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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The deceased has been identified as Joel Kessler, said Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak

O'FALLON - The O'Fallon Township High School District 203's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Drill Team achieved notable success at the recent Mascoutah High School Drill Meet, securing two trophies. The O'Fallon team earned first place in Unarmed Regulation and second place in Inspection. The OTHS AFJROTC Drill Team's performance reflects their dedication and skill, with the team demonstrating precision and discipline in their routines. "Congratulations to our outstanding AFJROTC Drill Team," said SMSgt Branden Neeley, the team's instructor, who provided a photo of the event. The success at the drill meet not only highlights the team's abilities but also serves to promote the values of teamwork and leadership within the program. The OTHS community has expressed pride in the team's accomplishments, reinforcing the school's commitment to excellence in all areas of student development.

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A study by Washington University School of Medicine and the VA St. Louis Health Care System has found that GLP-1 drugs can have both health benefits and risks, including reduced risks of Alzheimer's, dementia, and substance addiction, but also increase risks of pancreatitis and kidney-related conditions.

A man is offering $5,000 for information in connection to his brother's murder in 1995.

NOTRE DAME, IND. — Katherine Johnson of Godfrey has been named to the Saint Mary’s College Dean’s List for the Fall 2024. To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. Saint Mary’s College, located in Notre Dame, IN, is recognized as both a visionary forerunner and an enduring innovator in the education of women. As a private college, Saint Mary’s is committed to the social and economic empowerment of all women, a culture of human dignity and solidarity, and a focus on problem solving and research. With more than 60 undergraduate academic programs, as well as accelerated advanced degrees options, the school offers a strong liberal arts foundation in an atmosphere that encourages open discussion and close collaboration with professors and classmates. Founded in 1844, Saint Mary’s

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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced that a man has been charged after he shot and killed another man inside his home Monday.

The Diversity Collaborative Recruitment Event is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Districts are looking for everything from support staff to administrators.

Israel may have reduced much of Gaza to rubble, but Hamas is still up and running: Under the cease-fire agreement struck last week, police overseen by Hamas will assume responsibility for managing law and order among Palestinians generally.... The police officers can carry weapons only when necessary and would be monitored by teams of Egyptian ...continue reading "Hamas is still running things in Gaza"

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with three other states, today filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s new executive order ending birthright citizenship. Attorney General Raoul and the coalition are challenging the order, arguing it violates the constitutional rights to which all children born in the U.S. are entitled. “That one of Donald Trump’s first day in office as president should be so diametrically opposed to our values as Americans is incredibly disappointing, though not surprising. The children born in the U.S. to immigrants are entitled to the rights and privileges that go along with U.S. citizenship,” Raoul said. “We need to discuss bipartisan commonsense immigration reforms, but denying birthright citizenship, which dates back centuries and has been upheld twice by the U.S. Supreme Court, is not the solution. As Attorney General, and as the proud son of Haitian immigrants, I will continue to stand with my fellow

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that four additional professions are now available for licensure via the Department’s new online licensing system, CORE (the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). Introduced by IDFPR on October 30, 2024 , the Department will transition all licensing procedures to CORE in a phased implementation process over the next two years. The four license types are: Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA) Behavior Analyst Continuing Education Sponsor Licensed Certified Professional Midwife “Today’s announcement is yet another significant milestone achieved by the Pritzker Administration in the IDFPR success story,” said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. “My team will continue its hard work in ensuring all professions and services are successfully transitioned to CORE, which will help more professionals work

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