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Daily Deal: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle

2 months ago
To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]
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Cahokia Heights Cleanup Effort Gains Boost From Football Team, Firefighters and Police Officers

2 months ago
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Cahokia Heights Police Department and Cahokia Heights Fire Department joined volunteers, including the Cahokia High School football team, in Operation Fresh Start in Cahokia Heights, Ill., this past week, according to Police Chief Dr. Thomas L. Trice. Trice said he wanted to thank the Cahokia High School football team for its "support and assistance" in Operation Fresh Start. "The team held a group huddle prior to hitting the streets and then provided great

Stephens Planning to Host Estate and Taxes Seminar for Financial Planning Help

2 months ago
ALTON - Stephens Planning and Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. will host a free dinner seminar that covers estate planning and taxes. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at The Wedge in Alton, community members can learn more about how to prepare their estates. Curtis Stephens and Mark Goldenberg will lead the seminar and answer questions so people can get their affairs in order before a tragedy strikes. “This event is for people if they care about protecting their family, the

Police searching for missing 65-year-old woman in St. Louis City

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City Police are searching for a missing 65-year-old. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Carolyn Adams, 65, was reported missing on June 5. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, white T-shirt and white tennis shoes. If anyone has information on Adams' whereabouts, contact the department's [...]
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Wood River Fire Chief Retires After 21 Years

2 months ago
WOOD RIVER – Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut was recently honored for his 21 years of service with the department as he prepares for retirement. Mayor Tom Stalcup presented the fire chief with with a plaque and Certificate of Recognition for his retirement at the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting, adding he leaves behind a well-trained department to protect the city. “Your integrity, leadership, and commitment will leave a lasting impact on the city, the Fire Department,

Madison County Coroner Releases Victim's Name In Fatal Alton Crash

2 months ago
ALTON/BRIGHTON - A Brighton-area man was killed late Sunday night, June 14, 2026, in a fiery crash in Alton after his truck left the roadway, struck a parked vehicle, and then a tree, according to the Madison County coroner. Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, identified the man as Damon E. Bornes, 37, of Brighton. The crash occurred at about 11:22 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the 2200 block of State Street in Alton, authorities said. Evidence at the scene

Edwardsville FFA Earns Silver Chapter Honors at Illinois Convention

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The 98th annual Illinois FFA State Convention took place last week, and Edwardsville High School’s chapter of the National FFA Organization was among those in attendance. Founded in 1928, the National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is “the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture,” according to the organization’s website. The national

Celebrate America's Birthday During Alton's 250 on the Mississippi Festival

2 months ago
ALTON - America's 250th birthday celebration is coming to Alton with a three-day festival aptly named "250 on the Mississippi" starting Wednesday, July 1, and culminating with a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, July 3. Taking place across downtown Alton, the community-wide event will commemorate the nation's semiquincentennial with three days of free entertainment, activities, history, and patriotic festivities along the Mississippi River. Events include a donut eating contest, presentation