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Yelloh, the frozen food delivery company formerly known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, will shut down in November.

The FBI released full-year crime figures for 2023 today, and officially they say murder was down 11.6%. However, if you look at the murder rate, it's down 12.3%. The Crime Data Explorer has also gotten a makeover and now shows crime figures monthly: (The 2021 figures are grayed out because they're unreliable.) All the numbers ...continue reading "The murder rate dropped 11-12% in 2023."

A case that will determine whether Missouri can continue restricting adolescents’ access to gender-affirming care began Monday in Cole County Circuit Court. The plaintiffs — which include transgender minors, gender-affirming care providers and loved ones — will argue that medical treatments for gender dysphoria are “safe and effective,” attorney Omar Gonzalez Pagan said in opening […]

ALTON — The Alton Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for drivers due to ongoing road construction on U.S. Route 67 between 10th Street and Godfrey Road. The advisory, released Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, urges motorists to expect delays and plan their routes accordingly. The Illinois Department of Transportation is overseeing the construction, which aims to improve road conditions and enhance safety for all users. The Alton Police Department emphasizes the importance of driving cautiously and obeying all posted signs and directions from construction personnel. "Everyone's safety is our priority," the Alton Police Department stated. Police officers will be present in the area to monitor traffic and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Motorists are also reminded to refrain from using cell phones while driving, as this will be strictly enforced by law enforcement officials.

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BENTON – A Florida woman was sentenced to three years in prison by a Southern Illinois judge after admitting to scamming her Cahokia Heights grandmother out of more than $300,000. Tanya M. Aboseada, 39, of Pompano Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wire fraud in May 2024. “Seniors are warned to avoid giving money to strangers who may be looking to take advantage of them, but it’s a different kind of deceit when criminals target their own elderly family members,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “I appreciate our partnership with the FBI to bring justice for the grandmother, who was simply wanting to help her grandchild she thought was in need.” According to court documents, Aboseada convinced her grandmother, who resides in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, to wire money into her bank account under false pretenses on at least 12 occasions between November 2021 and August 2022. Aboseada admitted to lying about various needs, including

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A Missouri man seeking to avoid execution suffered dual setbacks Monday as the state’s top court and governor each rejected requests to cancel his scheduled lethal injection.

MADISON COUNTY – State Senator Erica Harriss has once again teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office for two ICASH events this fall which could help Illinoisans find and claim money owed to them. “This event is a great opportunity for residents to find out if there is any money out there owed to them,” said Senator Harriss. “Last year, a constituent of mine was awarded more than $15,000 through this state program. After finding much success in this event, we knew we needed to bring it back for residents of the Metro East.” The first event will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 1PM-4PM in council chambers at Alton City Hall (101 East 3rd Street, Alton, IL). The second event will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 1PM-4PM at the Caseyville Community Center (909 South Maine Street, Caseyville, IL). Registration for each event is not required. For more information or questions, please contact Amanda Brown at abrown@sgop.ilga.gov

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The writing was on the wall, or rather, on the City of Chicago’s Inspector General’s report: The CPD data examined by OIG does not support a conclusion that ShotSpotter is an effective tool in developing evidence of gun-related crime. Kind of a big problem when the tech was acquired specifically to address Chicago’s years-long acceleration […]

A redevelopment of the Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park could get $2 million in state tax credits under a plan being considered by a St. Louis redevelopment board.

For the last half of the 20th century, no voice captured the essence of the American spirit better than Paul Harvey. It’s been 15 years since his passing, and it’s easy to forget that he reached 24 million Americans each week on the radio and in newspapers. But what drew people to Harvey wasn’t just his humor or wit—it was his love of celebrating everyday heroes. In November 1978, Harvey stood before the Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City, Missouri, and delivered a speech that has echoed through the generations: “So God Made a Farmer.” In that speech, Harvey did more than recount the creation story. He reminded us all that when God looked down on the world He’d made, He saw the need for a caretaker —someone to tend to the land, someone with patience and strength. And so, God made a farmer. Harvey wasn’t just sharing a perspective on faith; he was capturing the heart of what it means to be a farmer. These men and

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Terrell D. McDaniel previously pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 42-year-old Andre Nash on Nov. 3, 2022 near Barrett Brothers Park in the city's Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.

J B Loggins III, 41, pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to the shooting death of Jason Palmer on May 3, 2023.

Attorney General Rob Bonta said the company has “manipulated the public and lied to consumers.”

A potential redeveloper of the downtown St. Louis Millennium Hotel could get 20 years of property tax abatement from the city, according to new plans.

CHICAGO – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) elected officers and members to its Board of Directors at its Annual Business Meeting, held September 21st, as part of the 111th IML Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The IML membership unanimously elected Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City of Champaign, to serve a one-year term as President. Also elected during the conference were Village President Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Village of Matteson, as First Vice President, and Mayor Gary W. Manier, City of Washington, as Second Vice President. In addition to the officers, 36 Vice Presidents were elected to serve a one-year term, and eight IML Past Presidents continue to serve on the statewide organization’s Board of Directors. Village of Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick was re-elected to serve as a Vice President. “Strength lies in unity, and Illinois mayors exemplify this principle as we collaborate to build stronger communities and drive positive transformation

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The store will be closed for repairs and maintenance from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26.

A court spokesperson confirmed that the charge was dropped, saying "the evidence did not support the charges."

ALTON - As a religious Sister with a biomedical engineering degree, Sister M. Pieta Keller, F.S.G.M., is no stranger to saving lives. Sister M. Pieta is a Sister of the St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Convent based in Alton. She works with the Jump Simulation and Education Center in Peoria as a biomedical engineer on their innovation team. She has developed many technological advancements that have saved and improved the lives of over 500 patients. “Before I entered , I got a biomedical engineering degree, and in God’s providence, I actually use it,” Sister M. Pieta said. “I truly feel that God has placed me here and led me to choose a field that allows me to pursue my love of engineering, in addition to answering His call to serve Him, combining to positively affect people’s lives every day.” After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in biomedical engineering, Sister M. Pieta joined the Sisterhood in 2013. She has worked

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