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East Alton, Bethalto Police Charge Godfrey Man With Identity Theft, Forgery

3 months 1 week ago
GODFREY – A Godfrey man faces felony charges in multiple recent Madison County cases involving identity theft, forgery, and more. Cory M. Breuer, 43, of Godfrey, was charged on Jan. 23, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of identity theft after being charged just days prior on Jan. 20, 2026 with two counts of forgery (both Class 3 felonies) and one count of unlawful use of a credit or debit card (a Class 3 felony). On July 1, 2025, Breuer allegedly knowingly delivering a fraudulent check

False Alarm at Pleasant Hill School Sporting Event

3 months 1 week ago
PLEASANT HILL — At 6:07 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a juvenile allegedly in possession of a firearm during a school sporting event at Pleasant Hill School. School administrators and staff monitored the juvenile until deputies arrived. Upon contact, law enforcement located an item resembling a handgun, which was later determined not to be a firearm. The Pike County Sheriff's Office said the juvenile was then released

Keeping pets safe in freezing temperatures

3 months 1 week ago
If you're cold, your pets are too. The Humane Society of Missouri urges pet owners to bring animals indoors during extreme cold, since freezing temperatures can quickly lead to hypothermia and frostbite.
Kimberly Young

Lumber Delivery Truck Stuck in Vacant Building After Crash

3 months 1 week ago
EAST ALTON — A lumber delivery truck crashed into a vacant building at the corner of West Main in East Alton on Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2026, after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 1:31 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2026, when the driver, hauling a load of lumber from St. Louis, was traveling east on Main Street in East Alton. According to East Alton Police Major Al Adams, the driver did not stop at a stop sign at the intersection.

Trump to block foreign aid for transgender care, Vance tells anti-abortion rally

3 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to expand a policy that blocks foreign aid dollars from going to organizations that discuss, refer or perform abortions to also include groups that address transgender health care or have policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, Vice President JD Vance said Friday. “We’re expanding this policy to protect life, […]
Jennifer Shutt

Illinois State Police Release Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting In East St. Louis

3 months 1 week ago
In accordance with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the video of the event is being made available to the public and can be found HERE . EAST ST. LOUIS — The Illinois State Police released video footage Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 4, 2026, in East St. Louis, where a trooper fatally shot a woman after she allegedly struck a police vehicle and failed to comply with commands. At approximately 10:08 p.m. on Jan

A Year In, And It’s Time To Recognize: The Oval Office Is Empty

3 months 1 week ago
It will be to the everlasting shame of all Americans that impeachment has not yet been accomplished to formally remove Trump from office. Not in his previous term, and not this one, at least not so far. In fact, this term it has hardly even been attempted. If it weren’t for Representative Green honoring his […]
Cathy Gellis

U.S. Senate Candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi Shares Platform

3 months 1 week ago
ILLINOIS - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) is making a bid for the Senate. Krishnamoorthi recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to share more about his platform and his priorities if he wins the Senate seat. Currently serving the 8th Congressional District in Illinois, including parts of Chicago, Krishnamoorthi emphasized the importance of bipartisan efforts and his commitment to “less talk” and “more results.” “I will