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Randolph County Man Sentenced To 18 years For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

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RANDOLPH COUNTY – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Coulterville, Illinois man was sentenced to 18 years in prison today for possessing child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Kelly Kane, 41, was sentenced today in Randolph County Circuit Court after

Another California Court Has Now Broken Media Advertising, So The Copia Institute Asked Another California Appeals Court To Fix It

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A few years ago a California appeals court produced the unfortunate Liapes v. Facebook decision. In this decision, it gave the go-ahead to age discrimination claims under California’s Unruh Act resulting from ads not being served to users of certain ages. It’s a nonsensical application of anti-discrimination law, because ads are not themselves the goods […]
Cathy Gellis

Man Dies After Morning Crash In Belleville Intersection

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BELLEVILLE - A 44-year-old man died after being taken to a local hospital following a traffic accident at Old St. Louis Road and Westfield Plaza Drive, the Belleville Police Department said on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. The department said the man “succumbed to his injuries and passed away” after the crash. The Belleville Police Department and the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. Belleville

Alton Amphitheater's Jazz and Wine Festival Returns with Miles Davis Theme

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ALTON - Community members are invited to the ultimate date night on the river at Alton’s Jazz and Wine Festival. From 6–10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, the Alton Amphitheater will host the festival featuring performances by Kasimu Taylor, Playadors, and Butcher Brown. Wine and charcuterie will be available for purchase. Amphitheater Commissioner Abby Haynes explained that this year’s festival serves as a tribute to Miles Davis. “Miles should be celebrated,”

Two Charged With Stealing Identity, $2,000 From Elderly Victim

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GRANITE CITY – Residents of Granite City and Missouri have been charged with stealing thousands from the same elderly victim for nearly two months. Todd D. Morris, 45, of Granite City, and Branton D. Eldridge, 43, of Florissant, Mo., were both charged on Aug. 13, 2026 with one count each of aggravated identity theft (both Class 2 felonies) and theft by deception (both Class 3 felonies). From July 1 to Aug. 31, 2025, Eldridge allegedly knowingly used the personal identifying information

Olden Days Festival Returns with Agricultural Demonstrations, Equipment and Fun

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DOW - Community members can enjoy a 35-year tradition at the Tri-County Antique Club’s annual Olden Days Festival. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, the Tri-County Antique Club will host its 35th festival for families to enjoy. Live entertainment, a car show, tractor pulls, demonstrations, and a flea market all headline the festival, with plenty more planned. It’s such a good event, such a family-oriented event,”

Dog Bite Sends Edwardsville Caretaker To Local Hospital

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EDWARDSVILLE - A woman caring for her neighbors’ dogs was taken to a hospital after being bitten and suffering numerous wounds on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Edwardsville, according to Cathy A. Hensley, communications coordinator for the City of Edwardsville. Hensley said officers and Edwardsville Fire Department paramedics responded about 6:45 p.m.on Aug. 14 to the 500 block of North Buchanan Street in Edwardsville. She said the injured woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Flock Safety Decides To Implement A Few Changes After Months Of Negative Press

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Flock Safety has spent a few years building a massive network of ALPR (automated license plate reader) cameras. Flock’s cameras are a step ahead of competitors. They not only grab plate/location info, but they provide searchable tags/images that cover everything from car make/model to specific vehicle features. These photos also include images of the drivers […]
Tim Cushing