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Three of four defendants — members of the Uhuru Movement who were convicted in September of conspiring to act as Russian agents — will be sentenced Monday.

District 4 is investigating a carjacking that happened just before 7:30p.m. on December 13 in the 3600 block of Hebert. A 59-year-old man told officers he was sitting in his parked Chevy Equinox. A man knocked on his window with a gun, demanding the 59-year-old out of the car. The man took the 59-year-old’s belongings […]

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The victims' family demands justice. Family member Nicole Rivera said, "We're not going to stop fighting."

District 2 is investigating a business robbery that happened at 8:00 p.m. on December 13 at the Dollar Tree1 in the 3800 block of Gravois. A 53-year-old man told officers that a man already in the store emerged from behind the coolers. The man pointed a gun at an employee2 and demanded money. The man […]

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District 3 is investigating a carjacking that happened at 10:00p.m. on December 13 in the 1500 block of Menard. A 23-year-old man and 30-year-old woman told officers they were approached by a man wearing a black face mask and all black clothing. The man pointed a gun at them and demanded their belongings. The man […]

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Homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death, after a man was found dead on December 13, just before midnight in the 3200 block of Dakota. The man was found on the floor of the apartment and pronounced by EMS. Further details to come. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at […]

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BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School student Elliana Fiorino has been selected for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Honors Chorus, a distinction that recognizes her as one of the top high school vocalists in the state. The announcement was made recently, highlighting her dedication and talent in music. The ILMEA All-State Honors Chorus is a prestigious group that showcases the best vocalists from across Illinois. Fiorino’s selection reflects her hard work and commitment to excellence in her craft. As a member of this elite ensemble, she will represent Civic Memorial High School at a high level, furthering her musical journey. “This remarkable achievement showcases Elliana’s dedication and talent,” said a representative from Civic Memorial High School. “We are proud to have her as part of our Eagle family.” Fiorino’s accomplishment not only underscores her individual success but also highlights the strong music

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GRAFTON – The National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) received a generous donation of $2,500 from the Grafton Whelan-Hill American Legion Post 648 on Thursday, December 12, 2024. This marks the second donation from Post 648, which was the first American Legion post to contribute to the memorial's efforts with a $2,000 donation in October 2023. The check presentation was attended by Post 648 representatives, including Commander Jon Hughes and Post Agent Ray Jolly, who expressed their unwavering support for the NMMA's mission to honor the sacrifices and legacy of U.S. veterans. In June 2024, the NMMA team briefed the American Legion State Convention on the progress and goals of the memorial. The convention passed a resolution of support, uniting all American Legion posts across Illinois in backing the NMMA. Since then, the NMMA has sent over 700 letters to posts statewide and has continued to receive donations to fund the memorial's construction and future programming. "

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BUNKER HILL — Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8 is set to host a two-day ALICE Active Shooter Response Training course on Feb. 17 and 18, 2025, aimed at equipping participants with critical skills and strategies to enhance survivability during violent events. The training will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Bunker Hill High School, located at 314 S. Meissner, Room #12. The ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) program focuses on preparing individuals for the critical moments between the onset of a violent incident and the arrival of law enforcement. Participants who successfully complete the course will become Certified ALICE Instructors, gaining the knowledge and resources necessary to train others in their communities. Registration for the training is available online at the following link: https://cvent.me/MlGONg?RefId=social.

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In November, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC announced Grimmway Farms started a voluntary recall of multiple sizes and brands of organic whole and baby carrots. In the same week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alerted the public of an E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef products made by Wolverine Packing Co., based in Detroit, Michigan. Around 167,000 pounds of ground beef products were recalled. What is E. coli? Escherichia coli , commonly known as E. coli, is a bacterium with multiple strains. Humans’ microbiome can contain E. coli, specifically in our guts with stool. These are different than the strains that cause food-borne illness. Eating affected foods can lead to serious gastrointestinal illnesses, such as diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and kidney disease if the case is severe. Symptoms can start anywhere from a few days to up to nine days later, according to the FDA. Doug Kasper, MD, an infectious disease

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) questioned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy during a hearing with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Budzinski pressed DeJoy about his “Delivering for America Plan,” which proposes consolidating the Champaign and Springfield Processing and Distribution Centers in Illinois. This would result in outgoing mail traveling all the way to Chicago or St. Louis before being sent to its final destination. For reference – Champaign and Chicago are over 130 miles apart; Springfield and St. Louis are about 100 miles apart. Today’s hearing is part of Budzinski’s ongoing effort to push back against USPS facility changes in Central and Southern Illinois. She has previously written to DeJoy outlining concerns with the downsizing of USPS Processing and Distribution Centers in Springfield and Champaign , Illinois and urged him to reconsider plans that would slow delivery rates

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EDWARDSVILLE - Brittany F. Peterson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Acting Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is a featured expert in the newly released three-part docuseries titled “Why studying locusts requires integrative approaches.” The topic is locusts and Peterson’s appearance representing SIUE is part of a collaboration that includes six institutions that have contributed to this production. According to the Behavioral Plasticity Research Institute (BPRI) team, the series, presented by the BPRI and funded by the National Science Foundation, highlights the significance, progress, and impact of interdisciplinary science in unraveling complex natural phenomena. The BPRI is focused on a natural phenomenon in locusts that causes timid and solitary individuals to develop into voracious, swarming locusts. Locusts are not only fascinating becaus

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CARLINVILLE — This year will mark the 100th anniversary of Stoddard Hall, Blackburn College’s oldest residence hall. To commemorate this milestone, the College has received a significant grant to begin a multimillion-dollar effort to reinvigorate the historic building on the Carlinville campus with significant upgrades. The funds were awarded through the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, a joint effort between the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Capital Development Board. The Program granted $400 million to independent colleges across Illinois in 2024. “Stoddard Hall has been an integral part of the College for 100 years and stands as a testament to Blackburn’s commitment to making higher education more affordable,” said Sarah Koplinski, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Our residence halls are more than places where students live and learn; they are symbols of our unique program, allowing students to

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GRANITE CITY - A Granite City man and New York resident both face felony charges for financially exploiting elderly victims in two separate but similar cases filed on the same day. Richard W. Hoffmeister Jr., 64, of Medina, N.Y., was charged with two Class 1 felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability. He was also charged with a Class 1 felony count of theft. For over two years from Sept. 1, 2020 to Dec. 1, 2022, Hoffmeister allegedly obtained over $15,000 from an elderly victim over 70 years of age “while standing in a position of trust and confidence” with them, according to court documents. In a separate case, Brian F. Griffith, 45, of Granite City, was also charged with two counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability, both Class 1 felonies. He was also charged with theft, a Class 2 felony, and wire fraud, a Class 3 felony. Griffith reportedly financially exploited a different

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"He kept saying help me! Help me!' recalled Clayton Poindexter.