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Trump OLC On Boat Strikes: The Less Of A Threat Posed By Boat Occupants, The More Justified We Are In Murdering Them

1 month ago
This administration isn’t content to be normal awful. It insists on being ghastly awful as often as possible. Not content to eject hundreds of migrants into foreign torture prisons, the administration has decided it’s time to start killing foreign people in boats just because. That’s not me using a worn-out turn of phrase. That was […]
Tim Cushing

Shiloh Teen Found Safe After Morning Disappearance

1 month ago
SHILOH — A 14-year-old boy reported missing Friday morning, Nov. 7, 2025, was found safe by Shiloh Police Department officers later that day. Authorities received the missing juvenile report at 7:42 a.m. on Nov. 7. The boy was not considered a danger to himself and was believed to remain in the local area. Police said they received multiple tips and followed up on each lead. At 2:15 p.m., officers located the juvenile, who was unharmed, and he was safe and sound. The Shiloh Police

Veterans Day Parade Route Released by O'Fallon Police Department

1 month ago
O'FALLON - The O'Fallon Police Department announced some details and a map for the Veterans' Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The parade starts at 2 p.m. The event will take place in downtown O'Fallon, where street closures will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday to clear the parade route. Police officials advise residents and visitors to use caution and allow extra travel time in the downtown area due to the closures. While downtown businesses will remain open during the event, parking may

Troy Police Launch Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign

1 month ago
TROY — The Troy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and other local agencies to enforce traffic safety laws during the “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign running from Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, 2025. Officers will focus on seat-belt violations, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving caused by alcohol or drugs, including cannabis. The campaign coincides with the Thanksgiving holiday, a period marked by

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Springman Posts Top Performance At State Cross Country Meet

1 month ago
PEORIA — Southwestern junior Thor Springman set a new school record at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, finishing 79th overall with a time of 15 minutes, 50 seconds. The meet took place in Peoria. Springman’s performance capped an impressive season for the Piasa Birds’ standout runner, who also earned all-conference honors in cross country. Earlier in the season, he placed 10th at the Trenton-Wesclin Sectional on Nov. 1, 2025, with a time

Sierra Club Illinois to Host Invasive Species Removal Workday On Friday, Nov 14, 2025

1 month ago
ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to support an Invasive Species Removal Workday 11/14/25 The Invasive Species Removal Workday will give local community members the opportunity to take action to protect the environment here in the Metro East by removing invasive species from the bottom of the trail closest to the River Road at La Vista Park “The Metro East is home to a unique ecosystem that contains three great rivers, oak-hickory

Colorful Mural Transforms Alton Police Department Hallway

1 month ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department unveiled a new mural in one of its main hallways, thanks to a collaboration with Sacred Spaces of CARE and Hype of Type. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the mural features vibrant colors and messages aimed at inspiring the department’s officers as they go about their duties. Ford also added that the mural replaces previously gray walls that officers passed daily on their way to their squads. “The gray walls our officers used to walk past

RiverBender Blog: The Holidays are (Sort of) Here

1 month ago
Well, almost. The holidays are coming up quick, anyway. And suddenly, it’s time to prepare for all the decorating, gift-giving and togetherness of Thanksgiving and Christmas. During a recent conversation with CJ Nasello on “Our Daily Show!,” I was adamant that it was way too soon to start decorating for the holidays. I’m not anti-Christmas, but I’m also not one to break out my jingle bells on Nov. 1. I argue that Thanksgiving is the perfect time to string up