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Historian Raises Concerns About the Alton Museum of History and Art

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ALTON - A group of Alton historians are raising concerns about the Alton Museum of History and Art. Diana Maul Halstead, an Alton native, recently appeared on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello, wherein she spoke about the museum’s governance and transparency. The museum closed in March 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic and has not reopened. Halstead has questions about the items and properties owned by the museum. “This is about preservation, accountability, an

Collinsville Authorities Pursue Crosby on Multiple Domestic Charges

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COLLINSVILLE - In its weekly "Fugitive Friday" edition on social media, the Collinsville Police Department said it is seeking public assistance in locating Chrishawn Crosby, who is wanted in connection with a domestic incident. Crosby faces charges of Domestic Battery, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Criminal Damage to Property. Authorities urge anyone with information about Crosby’s whereabouts to contact the department at 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Callers can leave a message an

Illinois Attorney General Raoul Sues to Restore Childcare Funding

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit with the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York challenging the Trump administration’s illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding that provides critical support for children and families. “At a time when families are struggling with basic costs of living, the Trump administration’s arbitrary move to withhold this funding is particularly callous,” Raoul said.

When Should Kids Wear Medical Alert Bracelets Daily

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When your child is at school, daycare, work or in sports, their health and safety is a top priority. The adults in the room should know the youngster’s health information and what to do if something goes wrong. But do you need to take it a step further? Should the child wear a bracelet at all times with their medical needs printed on it? It depends, says Luis Garcia, MD , an OSF HealthCare pediatrician. When and when not “We will advocate for use in kids with certain conditions

Rep. Luna Threatens Journalist With Prison For Posting… Public University Bio

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If you want to understand how far MAGA Republicans have strayed from any actual “free speech” principles, look no further than this: Congress issued a subpoena to Rolling Stone journalist Seth Harp, because he posted on X a publicly available online biography of someone involved in the illegal and unconstitutional kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro. There […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle

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The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle gives you unlimited access to expertly crafted online courses, interactive labs and study tools. Whether you’re aiming for industry-recognized certifications or expanding your tech expertise, this bundle will help you get there with courses on CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Salesforce, and more. It’s on sale for […]
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CyberTip Leads To Felony Charges Against Madison County Resident

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MADISON COUNTY — Steven E. Watson was charged with multiple felonies related to child exploitation following an investigation initiated by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on December 30, 2025. Investigators from the Digital Forensics Division began examining large amounts of digital data, photographs, and videos tied to Watson, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said. The probe

Denny Hoskins admits writing flawed ballot summary for Missouri gerrymandering referendum

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Secretary of State Denny Hoskins admitted Friday that he wrote a ballot summary “likely to create prejudice” against a possible referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional district map. Hoskins’ lawyer, Kathleen Hunker of the attorney general’s office, made the admission during a hearing in a court case challenging the ballot summary and said it would be […]
Rudi Keller

Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress

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COLLINSVILLE – State Representative Katie Stuart, (D-Edwardsville), who serves as Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip, toured the new Collinsville Area Vocational Center site today to get a firsthand look at construction progress. CAVC Director Joe McGinnis and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich, along with representatives of Holland Construction Services, guided Leader Stuart through the facility. The CAVC expansion, which broke ground