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Man Charged With Murder and Concealing Homicidal Death

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O’FALLON, Ill. — On Saturday, December 27, 2025, O’Fallon police officers responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Bossler Lane for a well-being check on 72-year-old Terrie Nguyen after family members were unable to reach her. Upon arrival at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers found Terrie Nguyen deceased inside the home. Authorities determined her death to be suspicious and the result of violence. Early in the investigation, 38-year-old David Nguyen, Terrie’s son,

‘Rule Of Law’ Administration Keeps Losing Cases Because It Has No Respect For The Rule Of Law

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America continues to be made great again. Or so says the collective of fascist buffoons currently holding federal positions of power. The Trump administration has made a lot of noise about bringing the “rule of law” back to America — something that supposedly went missing during Biden’s term. The alleged lawlessness covers everything from rational […]
Tim Cushing

January Meteor Shower Offers Unique Winter Night Experience

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ST. LOUIS - The upcoming peak of the 2026 Quadrantid meteor shower in St. Louis is expected to reach its maximum activity late on Saturday, January 3, 2026, through the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026. The shower, known for producing bright fireballs, can deliver between 40 and over 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Early Wednesday morning, Dec. 31, 2025, in St. Louis, a green glow briefly lit up the northern sky before fading near the Gateway Arch, a phenomenon identified

HSHS names Chief Financial Officer for Southern Illinois Market  

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, announced today that Mark Thorn, MBA, FACHE, has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for HSHS’ Southern Illinois Market. He begins his role Jan.26, 2026. In this role, Thorn is responsible for monitoring financial performance and maintaining appropriate financial plans and forecasts, serving as key financial liaisons to market executives

Seven Granite City Students Earn Cisco Cybersecurity Certifications

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GRANITE CITY — Seven Granite City High School students earned Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certifications through their Introduction to Cybersecurity course, the school district announced this week. The certifications, awarded by Cisco, a global leader in IT training and networking, recognize students’ job-ready skills in cybersecurity and IT support. Among the students, seven received the Cybersecurity certification, three earned the IT Support certification,

Swansea Mourns Retired Sergeant Greg Woolery's Recent Death

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SWANSEA — The Swansea Police Department announced the passing of retired Sergeant Greg Woolery on Christmas Day, 2025, at the age of 70, following a prolonged battle with an aggressive illness. Woolery served a total of 36 years in law enforcement, beginning his career with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, where he worked for eight years. He then dedicated 28 years to the Swansea Police Department, retiring in 2013 as a sergeant. Throughout his tenure, Woolery was recognized

Alton Sex Offender Faces Felony After Repeat Registration Failure

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ALTON – A sex offender residing in Alton faces a new felony charge after repeatedly failing to register with local authorities. Terrance T. Holmes, of the 1900 block of N. Rodgers St. in Alton, was charged on Dec. 26, 2025 with a Class 3 felony count of violating the Sex Offender Registration Act. On Dec. 24, 2025, Holmes allegedly failed to register as a sex offender with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in Madison County, where he resides, as required under the Sex Offender