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Daily Deal: The Complete Photoshop Master Class Bundle

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It’s no secret that Photoshop can be a bit dense when you’re first getting your feet wet with it. That’s why it pays to have a expert instructors show you the ropes. Led by a Photoshop pro, the Complete Photoshop Master Class Bundle will help you master Photoshop CC and become an expert—no prior experience […]
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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of Mo.: Lady Griffins Girls Volleyball Secures First With Undefeated Varsity Run

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GLEN CARBON - The Lady Griffins varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams from Father McGivney Catholic High School concluded the Alton Summer League with a playoff tournament, showcasing strong performances in their respective divisions. The tournament took place recently in Alton, where the varsity team entered the playoffs as the third seed. The Lady Griffins varsity squad remained undefeated throughout the tournament, winning all four matches and every set, finishing with an 8-0 record and securing first place. The Father McGivney girls volleyball squads are Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes of the Month for the Griffins. Meanwhile, the junior varsity team earned the highest seed among JV teams, entering the playoffs as the sixth seed. The JV squad ended the tournament in fifth place, dropping two matches to varsity teams, including one loss to their own varsity Lady Griffins. The school congratulated both teams on their successful performances and noted the tournament

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Wood River Man Faces Five Felony Counts Of Child Pornography

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ALTON/WOOD RIVER – A man from Wood River faces five felony counts of child pornography after Alton authorities executed search warrants on his home, cell phone, and Kik account. Dane A. Grant, 31, of Wood River, was charged on June 26, 2025 with five Class X felony counts of child pornography. Grant allegedly shared multiple videos depicting child pornography via the Kik application on Jan. 26, 2025. The Alton Police Department investigation began on April 1, 2025 after the agency was “notified of three cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children involving the dissemination of child pornography via the Kik application,” according to the state’s petition to deny Grant’s pretrial release from custody. “Detectives viewed the files associated with these cybertips and determined them to involve child pornography,” the petition states. “The Internet Protocol addresses associated with some of the disseminations returne

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Fatal Collision On I-44 Westbound Claims Caseyville Woman's Life

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — A fatal crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 44 westbound near Mraz Lane claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman late Saturday night, June 28, 2025. The accident occurred at 11:53 p.m. June 28, 2025, when a 2021 Ford Explorer, driven by a 21-year-old man from Ontario, Canada, collided with the rear of a 2011 Toyota Camry. The Camry, driven by the woman from Caseyville, was stopped and blocking a lane after an earlier, unclear incident. The female driver of the Camry was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fenton Fire Protection District. Authorities reported the driver of the Ford Explorer was using a safety device at the time of the collision, while the Camry’s driver was not. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding both crashes. No further details have been released.

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Five Injured In Early Morning Madison County House Explosion

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MADISON COUNTY — Five people were injured early Monday morning, June 30, 2025, in a house explosion on the 3300 block of Fairmont Avenue in unincorporated Madison County, authorities said. The State Park Fire Department responded shortly after 1:15 a.m. Monday, to the scene in unincorporated Madison County. The blast had already leveled the home by the time the fire department arrived. Five individuals, ranging from teenagers to adults, were transported to a nearby hospital with severe but non-life-threatening injuries, including burns. First responders confirmed an explosion upon arrival. The blast also ignited fires in two vehicles parked in the driveway. The home next to the damaged home was not seriously harmed. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, and it is unclear where the explosion originated within the home.

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Chestnut Health Systems Earns Re-Accreditation From Joint Commission

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BLOOMINGTON – Chestnut Health Systems™ has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care and Human Services and has also achieved certification as a Primary Care Medical Home—a designation that highlights the organization’s dedication to integrated, person-centered care. These recognitions reflect Chestnut’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and equitable services to the communities it serves. Chestnut has locations in Belleville, Bloomington, Granite City, Maryville, and Wood River, IL as well as in Hillsboro and De Soto, MO. Chestnut has proudly maintained continuous Joint Commission Accreditation since 1975, and its recent re-accreditation now includes its one-year-old family dental office in Bloomington, IL. This milestone enhances the dental office’s reputation as a symbol of quality and commitment to patient safety and care. Accreditation not only

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Jury begins deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors started deliberating Monday at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life. After more than two hours of legal instructions from federal Judge Arun Subramanian, the jury of eight men and four women headed behind closed doors to deliberate. [...]
MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press