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How The Courts Have Made It Easier For Cops To Steal From Citizens

2 years 8 months ago
It’s always been easy for cops to take stuff from people. Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement to bypass most of the Constitution so long as they imply things about the supposedly illegal source of the property they’ve taken from citizens. The Fourth Amendment is almost worthless in these cases. Since there are no criminal […]
Tim Cushing

Best Trick Is To Treat Yourself and Friends To Sober Ride Home

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement are reminding the public that impaired driving can lead to frightening consequences this Halloween. The message is simple – don’t be scared to “Drive Sober” and “If you “Drive High, you’ll get a DUI.” “Don’t let this Halloween turn into a nightmare. If someone has been drinking, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, don’t let them trick you into letting them drive,” said IDOT Director of Highways Project Implementation Steve Travia . “Thinking ahead is your responsibility and means you’ll avoid a costly DUI that will take away your driving privilege – and save lives.” As of Oct. 16, 991 people have died on Illinois roads, according to IDOT provisional data –12 fewer than on the same date a year ago. However, while crash fatalities are lower than this tim

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Anderson Hospital Sporting Clay Classic Hosted A Record Number of Shooters At Nilo Farms  

2 years 8 months ago
MARYVILLE - The Anderson Hospital Foundation 12 th Annual Sporting Clay Classic was held on October 7, 2023, at 1 NILO Farms in Brighton Illinois. The event featured 100 targets and 12 stations, the event also included a large BBQ buffet for the shooters. Anderson Hospital Development Director Lori St. John said: "We had 184 shooters, which was a record amount, that came out on a beautiful fall day to enjoy this event. We thank the Sporting Clay Committee who worked hard to make this event a success and the 33 sponsors that donated to this event and who continue to support us each year." The event raised over $54,500. The Foundation allocates funds for capital projects and programs in support of Anderson Hospital." The 13 th annual Sporting Clay event will be on October 12, 2024, at NILO Farms. Please contact Lori St. John at 618-391-6426 for more information.

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Ricky Ridings' cold case solved after 36-year investigation

2 years 8 months ago
After 36 years, the cold case of Ricky Ridings has finally been solved, thanks to the efforts of the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. In 1981, the Callaway County Sheriff's Office investigated the shooting death of Ricky Ridings, whose body was discovered near Portland, Missouri. 
Liz Dowell

Illinois State Police to ramp up November patrols in Madison and St. Clair Counties

2 years 8 months ago
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Illinois State Police will be increasing patrols and roadside checks this November in Madison and St. Clair Counties. The initiative is an effort to tackle impaired driving, make sure seat belts are buckled, and stop speeding. There will be special patrols targeting the "fatal four" violations: driving under the influence (DUI), safety [...]
Joe Millitzer

Health tech startup Total Orbit turns to US Veterans Affairs to expand technology

2 years 8 months ago
St. Louis startup Total Orbit, which has developed a patient information and education platform used by health care organizations, has turned to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to expand its technology. Total Orbit has licensed eScreening health care software used by the VA with veterans with plans to commercialize the technology for broader use in health care.
Nathan Rubbelke