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L&C Offers All Paralegal Courses In Eight-Week Format For Summer

2 years ago
GODFREY – With increased local demand for paralegals, Lewis and Clark Community College is doing what it can to fill those positions by offering all Paralegal program courses in an eight-week format over the 2023 Summer semester. This is the first time all the program’s online classes have been offered in an eight-week format during the summer. According to Program Coordinator Becky Gockel, some of the classes don’t require prerequisites, such as Bankruptcy Law, Wills/Trusts, and Estate Law. These courses may be of interest to community members, even if they are not legal professionals. These and other summer courses, such as Family Law and Torts, are potential continuing education opportunities for paralegals who wish to expand their areas of specialization. “Some of these classes are now open to people who aren’t even in the program,” she said. “I have someone taking the Wills class this semester because she works for an attorney who’s

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She Made a Google Form. He Filled It Out. Now They're Married

2 years ago
On a recent Friday, the fourth floor of the Civil Courts Building downtown was packed with a few dozen happy couples about to tie the knot. Judge Clinton Robert Wright, who performed the marriages one by one, kept things moving quickly without rushing any of the proceedings.
Ryan Krull

Attorney General Raoul Offers Tips On Recycling, Donating Electronics Items

2 years ago
CHICAGO - As Illinois residents may contemplate recycling electronic items when spring cleaning their homes, Attorney General Raoul is encouraging them to take advantage of environmentally-friendly recycling programs and to be mindful of potential personally identifying information left on their smart devices. “The proliferation of smart devices has transformed our lives in countless ways, including that people upgrade their devices more frequently,” Raoul said. “We must be mindful, however, of the real environmental effects of e-waste and how to safely dispose of older electronic equipment while protecting sensitive personal information.” Raoul reminds Illinoisans that it is illegal to throw many electronic devices in the trash and that older electronics – including televisions, computers, tablets, gaming systems and telephones – may contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and human health if not properly disposed of and specially

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Schnucks Recalls 12 Pounds of 80/20 Fresh Ground Beef Sold at Granite City, Illinois Store

2 years ago
GRANITE CITY - Schnuck Markets, Inc. is recalling 12 pounds of 80/20 fresh ground beef purchased on Sunday, April 30, between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. from its Granite City, Illinois store located 3100 Madison Ave. (62040). The product may contain pieces of plastic. Customers who purchased the above product with a sell-by date of May 1, 2023 should return the product to the store for a full refund or exchange. To date, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries, and this is an isolated incident that does not affect any other stores. Customers with questions may contact the Schnucks Customer Care team at 314-994-4400 or 1-800-264-4400.

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Assistant St. Louis circuit attorney at center of latest contempt hearing resigns

2 years ago
Assistant Circuit Attorney Chris Desilets resigned, effective immediately Monday. This move comes just days after he was called before a judge to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt for missing a trial. Desilets confirmed his resignation to KSDK, but declined to comment further. He is the fifth prosecutor in the Violent Felonies Unit to leave the office since February. KSDK has obtained an email sent by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to her staff at 4:21 p.m. Friday that Assistant…
Christine Byers

RFT Reviews the Week: April 24 to April 30

2 years ago
MONDAY, APRIL 24 Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon are both pushed out of their prime cable TV news spots, and for viewers who loathe misogynistic blowhards, today is Christmas in April! In St. Louis, Judge Scott Millikan opts against holding Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner in contempt — yet a second contempt hearing now looms in an unrelated case on Thursday. Any good showrunner would foreshadow that development with ominous notes.
Anonymous

Officers called to Old North Academy after shooting

2 years ago
ST. LOUIS -- Officers have been called to the Confluence Academy school in Old North St. Louis for a report of a shooting at around 9 a.m. The scene appears to be calm, but Bommarito Automotive SkyFOX Helicopter captured images of students being moved from one building to another. Police tell FOX 2 that a [...]
Joe Millitzer