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City Of Alton Fire, Police, Respond To Call About A Building's Safety Concerns

1 month 4 weeks ago
ALTON - Around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, emergency services responded to a call about a possible building collapse at 2426 East Broadway, Alton. The incident was initially dispatched by the Alton Police Department following reports of structural concerns. Alton Police arrived on the scene after receiving a call and reported hearing a rumbling sound coming from the building. Officers observed and felt the building shaking on the east side, specifically in the laundromat, at approximately

Where does slugger Blaze Jordan fit into the Cardinals' future plans?

1 month 4 weeks ago
Even after the offseason trades of Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, the St. Louis Cardinals' big-league infield still projects to be a bit crowded entering 2026. But one of the organization's newer prospects, Blaze Jordan, hopes to eventually work his way into the mix as a corner infielder with prodigious power.
Joey Schneider

Rethinking And Refreshing Techdirt’s Weekend Posts: We Want Your Feedback

1 month 4 weeks ago
For many years now we’ve had two regular posts that come out on the weekends: our This Week In Techdirt History posts on Saturdays, and our Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week posts on Sundays. Sometimes we switch it up a little bit, replacing the history post with a special promotion or (as will be […]
Leigh Beadon

Spring Forward Safely: Test, Inspect & Replace Smoke and CO Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

1 month 4 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes with new 10-year sealed battery alarms while they change the clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday, March 8. “Working smoke alarms save lives—the key word is working. As you change your clocks this weekend, take a few minutes to test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home,