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19-Year-Old Alton Man Charged With First-Degree Murder In Wood River Case

2 years 4 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells announced Tuesday that a 19-year-old from Alton has been charged with first-degree murder has been filed in connection with a shooting death in Wood River. Austin L. Mullins has been charged with first-degree murder. The charges state that Mullins discharged a firearm, causing the death of Jacob Wall, 23, on Monday, July 24, 2023. The facts of the case were presented to State’s Attorney Haine’s Office after an investigation into the incident was started by Wood River Police Detectives and Madison County Sheriff’s Office Detectives. At 4:09 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2023, the Wood River Police Department received a 911 call to respond to 834 Tennyson Street, Wood River, for a report that a person had been shot. Police and emergency personnel immediately responded. Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said the Wood River Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services responded

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Riverbend Resources If You Experience Domestic Violence

2 years 4 months ago
RIVERBEND - If you’ve experienced domestic violence or other forms of intimate partner violence, keep reading. There are resources in the area that might be able to offer you some help. There are two local organizations that specialize in domestic violence. These organizations offer a variety of resources and can also connect you with other groups or support services as needed. The Oasis Women’s Center explains that despite the title, they also work with men and boys; about 25% of their client base is male. They offer a 24-hour hotline, emergency housing, assistance looking for work and housing, counseling, and other resources and supportive services such as food, clothing and school supplies. The shelter is located in Alton, but they have outreach offices in Edwardsville, Carlinville and Jerseyville. Visit their official website to learn more about their work. The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois (VPC) is located in Belleville and

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Our Long, National Taco Tuesday Nightmare Is Finally Over

2 years 4 months ago
Let me start this post with an anecdote. I’m in my 40s and have been a Chicago Cubs fan my entire life. If you know anything about baseball, then you know that means that for more than 30 years, my entire fandom was wrapped in an identify of losing, and I was also saddled with […]
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President Biden wants your water heater to be powered by a heat pump

2 years 4 months ago
President Biden has proposed a new rule that would require all new electric water heaters to use heat pump technology by 2029.¹ The obvious reason for this is to reduce electricity consumption and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Department of Energy estimates a reduction of 15 million tons per year, which is only about ...continue reading "President Biden wants your water heater to be powered by a heat pump"
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Trade School for All

2 years 4 months ago
From Contractor:  Last year, tuition at US private colleges and universities grew to nearly $40,000 per year; for public in-state college tuition, the cost was $10,500, according to data collected by US News & World Report and reported by CNN Business. Add in housing, food, books and other cost-of-living expenses for a four-year degree, and a secondary […]
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Edwardsville School Board Accepts Resignation Of Administrator Out On Bond In Sexual Assault Case, She Has Entered Not-Guilty Plea

2 years 4 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education on Monday evening formally accepted the resignation of former assistant principal Erin Hamilton-Foley at a board meeting. Foley, 50, was released from her position as of July 21, 2023. An Edwardsville School official confirmed Foley's resignation acceptance. Foley has a trial date in Madison County Court on Aug. 7 and faces charges of two counts of criminal sexual assault that allegedly involved a 17-year-old student victim. Both charges are considered Class 1 felony offenses. Foley has entered a not-guilty plea in Madison County Court to the charges. Edwardsville Police arrested Foley on May 23, 2023, and she posted $25,000 bail on May 25, 2023.

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