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Police declined to say whether the shooting was intentional or how the boy got the gun because the matter was still under investigation.

On June 26, 2026, just after 4PM, District 6 officers responded to the 8400 block of N. Broadway for a shooting.

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On June 27, 1954, the world’s first nuclear power plant to supply electricity to a public grid began operating in Obninsk, in the Soviet Union. The plant was small by later standards, but the moment carried global importance. It showed that atomic energy, first introduced to the world through war and destruction, could also be used to generate power for homes, industry, and research. At the time, many governments saw nuclear energy as a symbol of scientific progress and national strength.

AMES, Iowa – More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PRIMARY PROGRAM OF STUDY Edwardsville, IL Owen Delgado, Game Design, B.S. Taryn Leigh Trauernicht, Industrial Engineering,

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk designed to keep rural ambulance services staffed and on-call to help save lives. The legislation, sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) and State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), provides important flexibility to rural ambulance services to meet legally mandated staffing requirements. Representative Davidsmeyer has been working with local ambulance service officials for the past couple

SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is inviting Illinoisans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the launch of a new America 250 website, Illinois State Archives social media channels and a series of exhibitions and events highlighting Illinois’ profound impact on the nation’s history. Beginning in July, residents can participate in a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, explore a new archival exhibit and enjoy free, family-friendly

GRANITE CITY – A local man remains in custody on charges of criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and child solicitation in Madison County. 19-year-old Tim D. Smith, of the 1200 block of Washington Avenue in Madison, Ill., was charged on June 15, 2026 with three Class 2 felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count each of indecent solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a minor (both Class 3 felonies), and one count of grooming (a Class 4 felony). From June 5 to June

ALTON - James “Jimmy” Griggs Sr. and Frank “Thurman” Anderson Sr., lifelong friends who were born on the same day in 1936, will be honored at a birthday celebration July 5 at Gordon Moore Park’s Munsterman Building as they prepare to turn 90 on July 9, 2026. The gathering, scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2026, will celebrate what organizers describe as 90 years of life, legacy and friendship. Griggs and Anderson grew up together in the Alton school

EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville has a full calendar of events to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Starting Sunday, June 28, 2026, and running through the Fourth of July, the City of Edwardsville has collaborated with several groups to host a variety of activities, performances and more for community members to enjoy. Two organizers — Cathy Hensley with the City of Edwardsville and Diana Sussman with the Edwardsville Public Library — noted that while the events will

BELLEVILLE - CASA of Southwestern Illinois is looking for 25 Madison County residents to sign up to support local foster kids. CASAs, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates, spend five hours a month with a child who has experienced abuse or neglect, most of whom are in the foster care system. The volunteers then write a report for the judge to help the judge make the best decision for the child. Lynda Camp with CASA of Southwestern Illinois noted that volunteers are needed to help in this mission.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is highlighting a new law he helped pass that reduces prescription drug costs, increases accountability for pharmacy middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and delivers vital support to both rural and medically underserved pharmacies across the 114th District. Representative Kevin Schmidt was Co-Sponsor and helped pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (Public Act 104-0027), which puts patients