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Police were called to the 4300 block of Randall Place in College Hill after a man was found dead at around 11:30 a.m., police said on a social media.

The 18-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

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Two people are dead and five others are injured following a shooting in Mt. Vernon early Sunday morning.

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MT. VERNON — At approximately 12:49 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, officers from the Mt. Vernon Police Department, along with Littons Ambulance and the Mt. Vernon Fire Department, responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 600 block of South 15th Street. Upon arrival, authorities found several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims were confirmed dead at the scene or shortly after, while five others were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Some were taken by ambulance, and others arrived by private means. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims pending family notification. Officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department. The Mt. Vernon Police Department acknowledged assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police in the investigation. Assistant Chief Travis Chapman expressed condolences

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District’s Summer Reading Program might be over, but Executive Director Mary Cordes promises there’s plenty of summer fun left. “We are rocking and rolling,” Cordes said. At 2 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2025, community members can enjoy “An Afternoon with Switchback” at the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus. This award-winning duo will play Celtic and American roots music, and Cordes promises they are “high-energy and really talented musicians.” This event will be followed by “X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program” from 6–7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Hayner’s Alton Square Mall location. This “really popular” program invites crafters to bring their art projects to the library and work on them while chatting with other artists. Cordes noted that Hayner has several online databases , including Creativebug, which offers tutorials

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