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A key part of legalization required courts to expunge most cannabis-related misdemeanor and felony convictions. But there was a loophole.

On August 29, 2026, around 12:45PM, District 1 officers responded to the 4600 block of Gustine Ave. for a shooting.

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A major turning point came in 1835, when Melbourne, in present-day Australia, was founded. The settlement grew quickly because of trade, migration, and later the gold rushes of the 1850s. What began as a colonial outpost became one of the Southern Hemisphere’s major cities. Its history reflects larger patterns of empire, migration, urban growth, and economic development, while also being part of the longer and deeper history of Aboriginal peoples in the region. The modern era brought

Nineteen investigators had been assigned to the case as of 10 p.m. Saturday.

BUZZ MAGAZINE – For generations, Labor Day has marked the unofficial end of summer, bringing families together for parades, picnics and community celebrations. Yet beyond the long weekend lies a rich history of workers who fought to secure many of the rights Americans now take for granted. Few individuals symbolize that struggle more than Mother Jones, the legendary labor organizer whose fearless advocacy forever changed the lives of working families across the nation. Born in Ireland and

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director James Jennings is pleased to announce the Illinois Clean Ports Program’s next round of in-person meetings for stakeholders and near-port communities continuing the planning process to decarbonize ports with cleaner vehicle technologies and supporting energy infrastructure. For meeting details and to register, visit the Illinois Clean Ports Program website at illinoiscleanports.org . The scheduled meetings will take place: Tuesday September

BELLEVILLE The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently recognized Willie Drisdel, transit ambassador for SCCTD and resident of East St. Louis, for his exceptional professionalism, initiative and commitment to public safety. Drisdel received a formal Letter of Commendation from Ronald Forrest, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Metro Transit, on behalf of Metro Transit and the Bi-State Development team, and was honored during an employee luncheon hosted by SCCTD

CARLINVILLE – Blackburn College is entering the 2026–2027 academic year with a third consecutive year of enrollment growth. This fall, new student enrollment increased 13% over last year, while the College’s overall enrollment has grown 39% since fall 2024. Growth is particularly strong among incoming first-year students, whose enrollment increased 19% year over year. The three-year trend reflects increasing interest in Blackburn’s distinctive combination of personalized

SPRINGFIELD – Six individuals and organizations have been recognized as 2026 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). “IDNR is grateful to have dedicated volunteers and support groups that bolster Illinois state parks, historic sites, and museums,” IDNR Interim Director Renee Snow said. “I’m pleased to recognize the amazing work these dedicated volunteers do for the

This Day in Music History: August 30 Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited , released on Aug. 30, 1965, stands as the most consequential music milestone associated with this date. The album made a forceful case that rock could carry surreal, literary songwriting without losing urgency or volume. Built around the breakthrough single “Like a Rolling Stone,” it joined electric blues, folk language and a sharp, full-band sound on songs that expanded the possibilities of the album format