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Opinion: What Happens When Children Commit Crimes?

2 years 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE: Juvenile violence is an ongoing concern in our community. All too often, my office prosecutes serious violent acts committed by juveniles including car thefts, shootings, and murders. Due to legally required confidentiality when minors are involved, and the uncertainty of terms of confinement in the juvenile system (these issues are explained below), some in the community may fear that violent juveniles are not being dealt with appropriately. This article aims to provide concerned citizens with additional insight on how a juvenile case is charged and prosecuted here in Madison County, and the various methods we use at the State’s Attorney’s Office to ensure our community is protected from juvenile violence, while also keeping in mind that when children are involved, the law gives them special attention and consideration. Background In 1899, the Illinois Juvenile Court Act (JCA) took effect, and Illinois became the first state to create a separate court for juveniles

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Upcoming St. Louis Area Plant Sales

2 years 6 months ago
Nonprofits: Order Free 3 Gallon Native Trees & Shrubs from Forest ReLeaf and Project CommuniTree Order Tree Seedlings now for shipping in February from Missouri Conservation Department 3:30-6:30 pm September 21st, Grow Native! Native Plant Sale at St. Louis Community College @ Meramec. Vendors include Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling, Ozark Soul, Missouri Wildflowers … Continue reading Upcoming St. Louis Area Plant Sales →
mceselski

Why we need to sweat

2 years 6 months ago
This week's Record High newsletter looks at the science of sweating: It may be the pits, it’s the body's best defense against extreme heat.
Kate Yoder

St. Louis Jail Detainees Still Wearing Only Underwear to Meet Attorneys

2 years 6 months ago
Last month's hostage situation at the St. Louis City Justice Center brought increased scrutiny and a greater public awareness of the reportedly deplorable conditions at the facility. In the weeks since a 73-year-old guard was taken hostage, demonstrations have been held outside the jail and a bill introduced at the Board of Aldermen creating a pathway for members of its civilian oversight board to have access to it. 
Ryan Krull

Senator Ted Cruz Pretends To Care About Wasteful Broadband Subsidies

2 years 6 months ago
We’ve noted a few times now how the 2021 infrastructure bill includes more than $42.5 billion to shore up broadband access. And while a huge chunk of that money will absolutely be going to giant telecom monopolies with a long history of subsidy fraud, a lot of the funding is genuinely going to help fund […]
Karl Bode