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New program will provide compassion to animals at STL County Shelter

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St. Louis County Opens Applications for Animal Shelter Volunteer Pilot Program Saint Louis County has announce that applications are now open for its new Pilot Volunteer Program at the Animal Care and Control Shelter(ACC). This initiative offers community members a unique opportunity to contribute their time and compassion to help animals in need while supporting […]

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Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Dedicated Wrestler Tyler Adams Celebrates Four Years of Success

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WOOD RIVER - Tyler Adams, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for his achievements in wrestling. Over the past four years, Adams has dedicated himself to the sport, honing his skills and embracing the individual nature of wrestling, which he finds both challenging and rewarding. Adams credits his success to the support of his friends, family, teammates, and coaches, specifically Tim Donohoo and Kyle Lankford. "They have helped me be better in wrestling and as a person," he said of his coaches. His commitment to improvement and discipline in training has been a significant factor in his accomplishments. Tyler Adams is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. In addition to wrestling, Adams has played football throughout his high school career, serving as a wide receiver and wing back on offense and as a safety and linebacker on defense. He believes that his experiences in both sports have shaped his character. "Football

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Alton Man Charged After Public Godfrey Battery

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GODFREY – A man from Alton faces a felony after battering an individual in a public place late last year. Demarcus D. Toliver, 36, of Alton, was charged with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery on Feb. 13, 2025 for a violent altercation that occurred on Dec. 21, 2024. Toliver allegedly struck the victim “several times with a closed fist on the face and head,” according to court documents. The incident reportedly occurred in a public place, at the Marion County Horizon Center in Godfrey. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office presented Toliver’s case, and while he was remanded to jail for his initial court appearance, MCSO records indicate he has since been granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Students Safe After Bomb Threat Closes East St. Louis High For Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis Senior High School will be closed on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, following a bomb threat communicated via email earlier this morning, East St. Louis School District officials said. The East St. Louis School District 189 announced the closure as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff while law enforcement conducts a thorough search of the campus. In a statement released by the district, officials emphasized that the safety of the school community is their highest priority. “We are actively gathering information and taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe learning environment,” the statement read. As part of the response to the threat, high school students were temporarily directed to an alternative location upon arrival. All students and staff are reported to be safe at this location, and bus riders are expected to be returned home shortly after 9 a.m. While East St. Louis Senior High School remains closed,

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Missouri AG seeks to join class-action lawsuit against Tyson Foods

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to intervene in a class-action lawsuit against Tyson Foods on Tuesday. If granted, Bailey’s involvement will allow him access to confidential documents currently being withheld by Tyson Foods and key depositions taken by the prosecuting attorneys. Bailey aims to join the suit through permissive intervention, which will […]
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Community RV and Boat Storage Provides Options with New Jerseyville Facility

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BRIGHTON/JERSEYVILLE - Community RV and Boat Storage has got you covered — literally. The storage company has a location in Brighton and recently opened a new facility in Jerseyville. Owner Jon Shrimpton says it’s the perfect place to park your camper, boat, motorcycle, lawnmower, tractor, or any other equipment that you want to keep out of the weather and safely stored away. “People pay such an amount of money for RVs and boats, and all you’re doing is preserving the life of what your investment is,” Shrimpton said. “People take their investment. They insure it with us to take care of it. We want it to be a nice facility, easy in and out. It needs to be top-notch, and it is.” Located at 15441 IL-111 in Brighton and 310 McBride Street in Jerseyville, both facilities have security cameras, 24/7 keypad access, fences, automatic gates and light systems to enhance security. They have a wide range of storage options available, from mini

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Durbin Stresses Need To Remove Big Tech's Liability Shield To Protect Kids From Online Fentanyl Sales

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - During an executive business meeting to consider the HALT Fentanyl Act, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke about the importance of allowing people to sue social media companies when they or their loved ones are harmed by online fentanyl sales. Durbin offered an amendment to the bill to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which he ultimately withdrew after securing an agreement with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to work together toward this goal. The executive business meeting concluded without action on the bill. Key Quotes: “In just a decade, fentanyl has emerged as the deadliest drug in American history. All it takes is two milligrams—a fraction of the size of a penny—to cause an overdose. There is an overdose crisis in the United States, but we have learned that evidence-based solutions reduce deaths. In fact

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Raoul, Other Attorneys Issue Statement About Lawsuit To Preserve Funding For Medical and Public Health Innovation Research

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, today issued a joint statement ahead of a court hearing in Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health. At today’s hearing, the plaintiffs will seek an extension of its Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Trump administration’s unlawful cuts to funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country. Attorney General Raoul joins the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington in issuing the following statement: “The Trump administration’s attempt to cut research funding at thousands of research institutions across the country is not only unlawful; it undermines public health, our economy and our competitiveness. There are laws i

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Attorney General Raoul Joins Coalition To Defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband it. The CFPB is an independent agency that oversees big banks, lenders, credit card companies and mortgage servicers, and ensures companies follow federal consumer protection laws. Raoul and the coalition argue in their amicus brief filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that dismantling the CFPB would significantly harm consumers and hamper enforcement of federal consumer protection laws. “Since its creation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has assisted millions of Americans by helping homeowners facing foreclosure stay in their homes, stopping banks from charging junk fees and returning more than $20 billion to consumers nationwide,” Raoul said. “The CFPB expanded upon the work of states and federal partners

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