EDWARDSVILLE – Deundrea S. Holloway of Litchfield has received approval to represent himself in his upcoming trial, following an evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial. Holloway faces multiple charges in connection with the June 2022 death of 22-year-old pregnant woman Liese Dodd at her apartment in the 3400 block of Bolivar St. in Alton. The charges include two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of intentional homicide of an unborn child, dismembering a human body, offenses relating to motor vehicle, and concealment of a homicidal death. The court's decision to allow Holloway to represent himself comes after thorough assessment of his mental competency. His trial is set to begin on Oct. 7, 2024. The case has garnered significant attention due to the nature of the charges and the circumstances surrounding Dodd's death. Authorities allege that Holloway committed the crimes at Dodd's residence, leading to a series of serious legal accusations. As the trial
Gordon Lightfoot's song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald depicts the Midwest's waterways simultaneously as a robust economic and recreational force and a terrifying force of nature. As beautiful as the rivers and lakes of Illinois are, any body of water can become dangerous and deadly when mixing boating and alcohol. Alcohol drastically increases the risks and dangers of boating in Illinois waterways. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) urges boat operators and passengers to be responsible, practice moderation, and understand the threats of drinking and boating. “Like drinking and driving, Boating Under the Influence (BUI) of alcohol can impair operator and passenger safety. Alcohol can damage operator judgment, reflexes, depth perception, and coordination abilities. No matter how confident a boat operator is while under the influence, the consequences of alcohol on an individual's mental and physical well-being increase the danger of boating,” said Illinois
KSHE-95 in St. Louis has laid off afternoon host Josh Innes and replaced him with Lern and Favazz, who will return to the 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. timeslot, while Todd Morgan will host Monday Night Metal.
It’s official – the Bob Dylan biopic is coming out on Christmas Day.Searchlight Pictures just announced that the James Mangold-directed film A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, will be released…
Parents of school-age children understand that weekday mornings are a ritual. We wake up our kids, pack their lunches, bundle them into their coats, keeping our fingers crossed we didn’t forget anything while rushing them to the bus stop. We wave goodbye as they wait for their school bus, hoping their ride is uneventful. As a mother, the safety and security of my girls is always at the top of my mind—when they play on the jungle gym at the park, when they swim at the pool and, yes, when they ride the school bus with their classmates. And if you’re like me, you may have assumed that school buses, given the invaluable cargo they carry, adhere to the most stringent vehicle safety requirements. But the reality is more frightening: Parents might not know that many of our nation’s school buses don’t even have basic safety equipment like seat belts or the ability to brake quickly in an emergency. From 2012 to 2021, 998 school-transportation-related crashes
CHICAGO – Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and Illinois Delegation Co-Chair Lisa Hernandez issued the following statement after the Illinois presidential delegation voted unanimously to make Kamala Harris the official Democratic nominee for President: “Today, the Illinois delegation was a part of history and cast their ballots for a woman who is battle-tested, sharp and uniquely qualified to lead our nation. It’s a privilege to help lead my state’s delegation as we work to ensure Kamala Harris ascends to the White House under promises of unity, fairness and fighting for all Americans. The Democratic Party of Illinois does not take this historic moment for granted and is fully committed to mobilizing our communities in support of Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris’s platform reflects the values and priorities of Illinoisans, and we’ll continue to rally behind her to defeat Donald Trump.” Electronic roll call began at 10:00 AM CT on Thursday,
From Labor Tribune: AFGE Local 2192’s Carole Conaway has been elected president of the St. Louis Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW). Conaway, a Local 2192 executive board member and chief steward, takes the reigns from Sonja Gholston-Byrd, former CLUW president, currently vice president Labor Engagement with the United Way. Conway is […]
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Following 28 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, on July 30, 2024, Master Gunnery Sgt. Jimi Liddell Gayden commissioned as a lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. Navy to pursue a new career as a chaplain. The East St. Louis, Illinois, native and former intelligence chief with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attributes his decision to join the Navy Chaplain Corps to his passion for serving others, which he discovered during his service as a Marine, often volunteering at base chapels. “I found in serving that it really challenged and encouraged me because I want to inspire people,” Liddell Gayden explained. “I also found it very rewarding to help people walk through scriptures and learn to grow spiritually. That laid some foundations for what came to be a ministry call.” Liddell Gayden joined the Marine Corps in 1996 with the intention of using his service as a stepping stone for college. “I knew that
A Missouri Lottery player won $2 million on a scratchers ticket after choosing it based on its color, and plans to continue working and keep her plans for the winnings a secret.
From Yahoo News: A religious nonprofit in East St. Louis expects to complete a new $2 million workforce construction training center in about 18 months. R3 Development, started in 2015, has employed about 150 young adults through its program, which aims to connect underserved students of the area to good-paying jobs and build up the […]
From Leader Publications: After more than two years of construction, Fox High School’s new three-story addition is expected to be ready for staff and students to use when the 2024-2025 school year starts on Aug. 20. The addition includes 20 new science classrooms on the second and third floors, as well as classrooms for art, […]
Humidity will increase ahead of a cold front Tuesday. With afternoon temperatures well into the mid and upper 90s, heat indices will climb above 105 in some areas.
GRANITE CITY — During the late hours of August 3, 2024, to the early hours of August 4, 2024, the lives of many were irrevocably altered after a tragic motorcycle crash near Pontoon Beach. Meghan Lance, along with Nicko Lance, is spearheading a fundraiser to support the immediate expenses following the tragic loss of community members Cole and Morgan Whitford. The sudden passing of Cole and Morgan Whitford has left their family not only handling profound grief, but also managing the practicalities of funeral expenses and bills. To assist with these immediate financial burdens, a trust has been established in the names of their daughters, Remington and Emersyn Whitford. Contributions to this fund can be made through any FCB Bank or directly via the Irwin Funeral Home. “This world lost two beautiful souls leaving behind their two daughters, dogs, and home,” Meghan Lance shared. “Any donations will go toward immediate expenses and any remaining funds will be left
I am excited to announce that I am joining the board of Bluesky, where I will be providing advice and guidance to the company to help it achieve its vision of a more open, more competitive, more decentralized online world. In the nearly three decades that I’ve been writing Techdirt I’ve been writing about what […]
GODFREY - With daily deals and top-notch customer service, Village Dispensary has something for everyone. Located at 110 Northport Drive in Godfrey, the new dispensary offers a variety of cannabis products and accessories. The “budtenders” pride themselves on their customer service, and they look forward to assisting the community with all of their THC needs. “It’s just nice to come into work,” said Alli, a representative with Village Dispensary. “You come in to help people and it’s pretty effortless. I love learning, and you learn something new every day there.” The dispensary offers daily specials, starting with “Roll Into the Week Monday” — a deal on pre-rolls — and “Tasty Tuesday” edible specials. “Waxy Wednesday” offers sales on concentrates and vapes. “Thirsty Thursday” promises 30% off select cannabis-infused drinks, and “Flower Friday” offers flower
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