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Madison County Officials Highlight Senior Freeze Expansion As Income Limits Rise, Widening Tax Relief

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EDWARDSVILLE — Officials are touting expanded eligibility for the senior freeze exemption after legislation signed Friday opened the door to property tax relief for thousands of Madison County seniors. The new law, Illinois Senate Bill 64, amends the Illinois Property Tax Code to raise income limits for the exemption commonly known as the “Senior Freeze.” Chief County Assessment Officer Jessica L. Dudley welcomed the change, saying the updated income limits strengthen

Gov. Pritzker Announces $2 Million Investment In Springfield Homeless System

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SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness announced $2 million in new investments for several community organizations in Springfield and the surrounding area to support local efforts to address and combat homelessness in Central Illinois. These investments from the Home Illinois grant exemplify the State’s commitment to reaching functional zero homelessness – a goal where the state prevents homelessness whenever possible an

The Real Reason For Boat Strike ‘Double Taps’ Is Preventing Survivors From Challenging Extrajudicial Killings In Court

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The Trump Administration’s murder-in-international-waters program debuted far ahead of its legal rationale. Many people inside the administration were blindsided by this sudden escalation. Those expected to stay on top of these things — military oversight, congressional committees, etc. — found they were even further behind the curve than the late-arriving “justification” for extrajudicial killings of […]
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Daily Deal: The Complete Big Data And Power BI Bundle

2 months 2 weeks ago
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Centralia Man Charged In Attempted Collinsville Robbery

2 months 2 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE – A Centralia man accused of attempting to rob a Collinsville liquor store remains in custody pending a felony charge. Jesse L. Kempfer, 45, of Centralia, Ill. was charged on Dec. 9, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of attempted aggravated robbery. Kempfer allegedly entered the Sav-On Liquor at 809 St. Louis Road in Collinsville with the intent to commit an aggravated robbery on Dec. 5, 2025. Charging documents state Kempfer wore a ski mask during the offense and ordered

Edwardsville Police Host 16th Annual Christmas with a Cop

2 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville police officers, retirees and family members joined about 28 children Saturday morning, Dec. 13, 2025, for the 16th annual Christmas with a Cop program, aiming to brighten the holiday season for local families. The event began with breakfast at Chick-fil-A before participants shopped together at the Edwardsville Target store. The program pairs current and former members of the Edwardsville Police Department with children selected in coordination with Edwardsvill

Fairview Heights Firefighters Complete Intensive Firefighter Academy

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Two Fairview firefighters have completed the Basic Operations Firefighter Academy, a weekend training program that began in July 2025. Firefighters Jacob Damen and Chase Green graduated from the academy, which was conducted by the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute. The training aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge necessary for effective firefighting operations. The Fairview Fire Department recognized the achievement with a photo featuring Chief Winters,