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Principia College Student Honored As Newman Civic Fellow

2 months ago
ELSAH — Kimbeley Peterson, a junior at Principia College, has been named a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition that recognizes student leaders committed to positive community change. The fellowship, which selects students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, honors those who demonstrate leadership potential and dedication to addressing public issues. Peterson, who is double-majoring in biology and global studies, holds multiple leadership roles on campus, including president of the African Students Association, house president of Howard House, former International Student Representative on Student Senate, co-captain of the women’s tennis team, and manager at the Piasa Pub. Peterson's approach to civic engagement emphasizes community-based solutions and cross-cultural collaboration, focusing on root causes of social challenges through inclusive dialogue and research. “Kimbeley Peterson is a dynamic and engaging leader wh

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Granite City Police Charge 3 With Domestic Battery

2 months ago
GRANITE CITY – Three area men have been charged by Granite City Police in separate cases of domestic battery, including one involving a pregnant victim. Jeremy A. Diaz, 30, of Dupo, Ill., was charged on Sept. 16, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. Charging documents state Diaz allegedly strangled a family or household member and struck them across the face with an open hand on Aug. 25, 2025. Further details are contained within the state’s petition to deny Diaz’s pretrial release from custody. According to the petition, “the evidence shows” Diaz strangled the victim as documented in police photographs showing visible injuries to the victim’s neck and body. “The victim reported this was the fifth time defendant had battered her, establishing a pattern of escalating domestic violence,” the petition states, adding Diaz’s release from custody

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Verizon Remains On The Legal Hook For Illegally Spying On You And Selling Your Movement Data (For Now)

2 months ago
For decades, major U.S. wireless providers have collected sensitive customer movement and location data (often down to the meter), then sold it to a long list of random dipshits — usually without bothering to clearly inform customers or get their consent. Five years ago, this resulted in folks like stalkers and people pretending to be law enforcement abusing said […]
Karl Bode

Fugitive Friday: Collinsville Police Seeks Fugitive Chester 'Sticky Fingers' Hamilton With Multiple Theft Warrants

2 months ago
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Chester Hamilton, who faces multiple warrants related to retail theft. The department announced on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, that Hamilton, nicknamed “Sticky Fingers,” has two outstanding warrants from Collinsville authorities for retail theft exceeding $300. Additionally, he has two more warrants from another local law enforcement agency. Authorities describe Hamilton as having a pattern of taking merchandise without payment. The Collinsville Police Department urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Callers can remain anonymous. The department also encouraged Hamilton to surrender voluntarily to resolve the outstanding charges. “These charges and statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty,” the department noted in its statement.

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Piasa Resident Convicted for Child Pornography and Firearm Violations Receives 50-Year Sentence

2 months ago
JERSEY COUNTY – Attorney General Raoul announced a Jersey County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of 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. Donald J. Herring, 58, of Piasa, was sentenced today by Jersey County Circuit Court Judge Allison Lorton after pleading guilty in May to five counts of possession of child pornography, Class 1 felonies, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. “Today’s sentence represents justice for innocent children and their families who are victimized each and every time one of these heinous images or videos are downloaded or shared,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to protect Illinois children.”

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Music artists unite for Kids Rock Cancer benefit concerts

2 months ago
Music artists such as John Legend, Brian Culbertson, and Samara Joy will be performing at concerts to benefit Maryville University's Kids Rock Cancer program, which helps children battling cancer express their emotions through music and songwriting.
Blair Ledet