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UPDATE: Fatal Accident Investigation Leads to Discovery of Murder-Suicide

2 months ago

Just before 5:00AM on August 24th, 2026, District 3 officers responded to a call for an accident on I-55 northbound before the Arsenal exit. When they arrived, they discovered what is believed to be an adult male had been struck by multiple vehicles and died on scene.

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Sean Mazzola

Alton School District Introduces Incentive Program to Encourage Students and Connect Businesses

2 months ago
ALTON - Local businesses have a unique chance to support and celebrate Alton students. Alton Community Unit School District #11 will start a new initiative to distribute Redbird Reward Cards to students who meet academic and attendance goals. Community partners can provide a benefit such as a discount, a complimentary item, or a buy-one-get-one offer that students can redeem with the card. Superintendent Elaine Kane believes it’s a great opportunity to connect the school district and

How AI Watermark Mandates Could Unmask Journalists Who Never Touched AI

2 months ago
Imagine a scenario where a documentary filmmaker, in the course of making the documentary, captures some damning footage of corporate malfeasance, which she wishes to share with an investigative reporting organization anonymously. Should we be concerned that mandates on AI watermarking might reveal who she is, even if she’s not using AI at all? Last […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The Essential MATLAB & LabVIEW Mega Bundle

2 months ago
The Essential MATLAB and LabVIEW Mega Bundle has 9 courses to help you improve your skills in programming and visualization. You’ll learn the basics of each and then go through hands-on courses building apps, learning about data analysis and visualization, and more. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and […]
Daily Deal

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

2 months ago
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to children. As part of the settlement, Meta also pledged to make changes […]
Anna Claire Vollers

Vitality Women's Clinic Preps for Jingle and Bid Auction, Asks for Community Support

2 months ago
GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic is preparing for their annual Jingle and Bid auction, and they’re asking for the community’s support. Vitality is a pro-life, faith-based pregnancy center in Godfrey that provides free STI and pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, as well as resources and parenting support. They do not perform or refer for abortions. Executive Director Jackie Duty and Board member Shannon Vitali explained that fundraisers like Jingle and Bid allow them to provide