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Alton Police Arrest Father After Baby Left Outside Casino

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ALTON — A 23-year-old father was charged with endangering the life or health of a child after police said he left his 6-month-old infant locked inside a vehicle while he went into Argosy Casino to gamble on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The Alton Police Department was notified at approximately 5:47 p.m. Wednesday of an infant locked inside a vehicle in the casino parking lot at 1 Piasa St. Officers arrived and met with casino personnel, who had immediately contacted police upon learning the

K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says

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The U.S. Department of Education’s suspension this year of a comprehensive monitoring process puts billions of K-12 dollars at heightened risk of undetected waste, fraud and abuse, according to a new report by the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office. The congressional watchdog’s report also raised concerns about the reliability of federal absenteeism data, noting that […]
Robbie Sequeira

Jersey County Sheriff's Deputy Retires After Decade Of Service

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JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office congratulated Deputy Marshall Lewis on his recent retirement after serving for 10 years with the department. A retired Marine Corps veteran of 20 years, Lewis also briefly served as Chief of the Grafton Police Department before joining the JCSO, where he has served as a correctional officer, deputy, and detective. “He handled countless calls for service, investigated scores of cases, and helped / rendered aid to an untold amount

Senator Harriss Secures $100,000 for Community Hope Center Upgrades

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COTTAGE HILLS – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced that Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills will receive $100,000 in state funding to support facility upgrades and help the organization continue serving individuals and families throughout the Metro East. “Community Hope Center is there for people when they need a helping hand, and I want to make sure organizations like this have the resources they need to continue their work,” said Senator Harriss.

Edwardsville Police Issue 230-Plus Citations During Yearlong Traffic Safety Campaign

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EDWARDSVILLE – Additional traffic safety patrols conducted over the past year in Edwardsville led to more than 230 citations being issued and multiple arrests for a range of illegal and unsafe driving infractions. The extra patrols were made possible through the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), which is funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The Edwardsville Police Department on Friday, October 2, shared the results

The signs offer quick cash for homes. But states want more oversight.

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WE BUY HOUSES. CASH 4 HOMES. FA$T CA$H. The signs, text messages and mailers promise cash, quick sales and a seamless means of unloading unwanted homes.  But advocates say the business of buying homes for cash can confuse vulnerable homeowners and rob them of home equity. And now, many states are cracking down.  Wholesalers often […]
Kevin Hardy

Daily Deal: The Complete Raspberry Pi And Alexa A-Z Bundle

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Learn Raspberry Pi and start building Amazon Alexa projects with The Complete Raspberry Pi and Alexa A-Z Bundle. Catered for all levels, these project-based courses will get you up and running with the basics of Pi, before escalating to full projects. Before you know it, you’ll be building a gaming system to play old Nintendo, […]
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Brew in the Lou Festival Returns with Unlimited Craft Beer Tastings to Support Local Schools

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SAINT LOUIS - Community members can support local schools and enjoy craft beer and chili at the upcoming Brew in the Lou festival. From 1–5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Francis Park in St. Louis, you can try unlimited craft beer tastings, vote for your favorite chili contest competitor, and shop over 80 local vendors. The Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) hosts the event to raise money for scholarships and support for local Lutheran schools across the Greater St. Loui