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California has been experimenting with reading education lately. To simplify a bit, the state chose several dozen of its worst schools and introduced a phonics-based reading program in third grade. Here are the results: The authors say that the gain from the program is equal to 0.14 standard deviations, which is about a quarter of ...continue reading "In California’s worst schools, phonics works"

City yard waste collection will be discontinued starting the week of December 13.

Police said a suspect fled the scene but was taken into custody after a K-9 search.

Gabriel's mother said she believes her son took pills he bought from a dealer that were marked as Xanax.

Community radio station KDHX is down another two DJs — both part of a cohort of DJs being required to undergo mediation to keep their volunteer roles. On November 28, Jeffrey Hallazgo, a.k.a Dr. Jeff of the Big Bang, resigned on air after accepting an online streaming position with WFMU in New York after 22 years with the station.

The man wasn't breathing when they found him, police said.

Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 26.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Dec. 8.

JERSEYVILLE - Several individuals were charged with crimes ranging from domestic battery to theft and more in Jersey County over the past week, according to recent court filings. Joseph L. Miller, 27, of Godfrey, was charged with aggravated domestic battery and unlawful restraint. Court documents allege Miller strangled the victim on or about Nov. 29, 2023. Miller was also charged on the same date with unlawful restraint after he “knowingly and without legal authority detained” the same victim as the domestic battery charge. Miller was charged with two total felonies, including a Class 2 felony for aggravated domestic battery and a Class 4 felony for unlawful restraint. A warrant was issued for his arrest and court documents indicate he is being held in custody until his initial appearance in court. Austin J. Sprong, 23, of Carrollton, was charged with theft on or about Nov. 24, 2023. Court documents allege Sprong stole $500 worth of U.S. currency from O’Reilly’s

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It’s simply not enough to be part of one problem. The DEA feels the need to be part of several problems. You’d think it would have its hands full blowing billions of dollars on a lost drug war and filling people’s heads with hysterical stupidity about the magical powers of fentanyl. But, as FOIA terrorist […]

JERSEYVILLE - A man from Greenville has been charged with four felonies including armed violence, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and more, according to recently filed Jersey County court documents. Matthew S. Hancock, 32, of Greenville, was charged with armed violence - category II, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Court documents state that on or about Nov. 29, 2023, Hancock allegedly “committed the offense of armed violence, in that the defendant, while committing a felony as defined under Illinois Law, was armed with a dangerous weapon, being a Category II knife/dagger in excess of 3 inches in length.” As a felon in possession of this weapon, he was also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Hancock also reportedly possessed, with the intent to deliver, between 30-500 grams of “a substance containing cannabis.”

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Linux is the most fundamental technology required by all real developers. It is required in almost all fields of Software engineering. DevOps, Cloud, Full Stack, and App developers must have a working knowledge of Linux. With five comprehensive modules and over 40 Linux technologies covered, this Linux Training Bundle offers a detailed program tailored for […]

U2 is giving fans yet another chance to see them live in Las Vegas. The Irish rockers just announced the final four dates for their Vegas residency, U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere, at The…

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Brentwood-based Post Holdings Inc. on Monday said it completed its previously announced acquisition of Visalia, California-based Perfection Pet Foods LLC for $235 million, effective Dec. 1.

R.E.M. fans have been anxiously awaiting a solo album from the band’s frontman, Michael Stipe, and it sounds like it may be on its way…eventually. In a new interview with The New York Times,…

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A former St. Louis alderman is asking a court to reduce his federal prison sentence for taking bribes from a local businessman thanks to a change in federal sentencing rules.

MoDOT said in a press release there will also be brief closures of the ramps from the interstate throughout the night.

"I can assure you, what we're doing here in St. Louis is unique," former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said. "It is extraordinary. And it will transform the region."