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Grafton Veterinary Services Opens in Grafton with Passionate Pet Care

3 months 1 week ago
GRAFTON - Grafton has a new veterinarian in town. Grafton Veterinary Services officially opened in January and has quickly grown into a hotspot for local veterinary care. Melissa Walsh, lead veterinary technician, explained that she, Dr. Jacob Maag, and a few other community members came together to start the practice in Grafton because they wanted to leave corporate medicine and focus on providing top-notch care for animals and their owners. “We love it. We’re tremendously

Swansea Man Arrested for Credit Union Robbery in Illinois

3 months 1 week ago
SWANSEA - A Swansea, Illinois, man - Deondre E. Jones - is accused of robbing a credit union and claiming he had a firearm. He was taken into custody within minutes and appeared in federal court on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to face a bank robbery charge. Jones, 55, is charged with one count of bank robbery, according to federal authorities. He appeared in federal court in East St. Louis. According to the complaint, Jones is accused of robbing a credit union on North Illinois Street in Swansea

Daily Deal: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle

3 months 1 week ago
To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]
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Letter To The Editor: State Representative Charlie Meier Endorsed by Madison County Leaders

3 months 1 week ago
Letter To The Editor: Conservative Republican State Representative Charlie Meier has been endorsed by an impressive list of elected officials in Madison County. The endorsements come from county-wide, county board, and county party officials who back Charlie Meier for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives. The Madison County leaders who endorse Charlie include: -County Board Chairman Chris Slusser -Sheriff Jeff Connor -Auditor David Michael -State’s Attorney Tom Haine

Glen Carbon Man Charged With Illegally Producing Vehicle Registration Sticker

3 months 1 week ago
GLEN CARBON – An employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office from Glen Carbon faces felony charges for vehicle registration-related offenses. Eddie L. Cummings, 63, of Glen Carbon, was charged on March 3, 2026 with one count each of offenses related to title and registration (a Class 2 felony), official misconduct (a Class 3 felony), and theft (a Class 4 felony). While acting in his official capacity as a Secretary of State employee, Cummings allegedly produced a duplicate

Docs Expose CBP’s Use Of Ad Data To Track People’s Movements

3 months 1 week ago
Every phone is a narc whether you realize it or not. The private sector certainly knows what information a cell phone can divulge and has leveraged the always-on nature of these devices to maximize profitability. The public sector — mainly law enforcement agencies, both local and federal — have caught onto this as well. With […]
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OSF St. Anthony's to Offer New Support Group for Parents of Teenagers

3 months 1 week ago
ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center will introduce a new support group for parents. Starting in May 2026, psychotherapist Sara Bennett will offer a group that allows parents to connect. This group is targeted toward the parents of teenagers and will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at OSF St. Anthony’s. As a mom and a therapist who works primarily with teens and young adults, Bennett hopes the group provides a productive space for parents to develop their skills. “Not