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Fairview Heights Police Graduate New Citizens Academy Class

1 week 3 days ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed

Fairview Heights Police Graduate New Citizens Academy Class

1 week 3 days ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed

Alton Police Highlight Safety Improvements In Early Morning Bar Closures, Others Protest

1 week 3 days ago
ALTON — A resolution to eliminate late-night liquor licenses in Alton has moved forward to the City Council for consideration following a contentious Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 . The proposal, which would end liquor sales past 1 a.m. in downtown Alton, was met with mixed reactions from community members who voiced both opposition and support. The late-night bar resolution passed the committee with a 5-2 vote and is scheduled for City Council approval on Wednesday,

Alton Police Highlight Safety Improvements In Early Morning Bar Closures, Others Protest

1 week 3 days ago
ALTON — A resolution to eliminate late-night liquor licenses in Alton has moved forward to the City Council for consideration following a contentious Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 . The proposal, which would end liquor sales past 1 a.m. in downtown Alton, was met with mixed reactions from community members who voiced both opposition and support. The late-night bar resolution passed the committee with a 5-2 vote and is scheduled for City Council approval on Wednesday,

ByHeart Issues Voluntary Recall Of Two Infant Formula Batches

1 week 3 days ago
NEW YORK, N.Y.– ByHeart External Link Disclaimer , a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health o

ByHeart Issues Voluntary Recall Of Two Infant Formula Batches

1 week 3 days ago
NEW YORK, N.Y.– ByHeart External Link Disclaimer , a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health o

Judge hears arguments over legality of gerrymandered Missouri congressional map

1 week 4 days ago
The old cliche that “silence is golden” became “silence is confusing” on Wednesday in Cole County Circuit Court as attorneys argued over the power of Missouri lawmakers to gerrymander congressional maps in the middle of a decade.  Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh must decide if language missing from the state Constitution’s directive on when and how […]
Rudi Keller

What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown

1 week 4 days ago
Congress could soon resume food aid benefits that were paused at the start of November. How fast SNAP payments reach beneficiaries could vary by state. Some experts say it could be quicker in states that have not loaded debit cards with any benefits yet than in those that have provided partial payments. President Donald Trump's administration halted payments for the program used by 1 in 8 Americans due to the government shutdown. It has been subject to seesawing legal decisions ever since. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to keep on hold lower-court rulings that the government should immediately fully fund the program.
GEOFF MULVIHILL

Federal Court Issues Injunction Permanently Blocking Deployment Of Military Troops To Portland

1 week 4 days ago
We’ll see where this goes from here, but for the moment, this order [PDF], issued by federal judge Karin Immergut still stands: For the above reasons, this Court concludes that Plaintiffs have demonstrated that Defendants violated 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the Tenth Amendment and satisfy the requirements for a permanent injunction. Therefore, this Court […]
Tim Cushing