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Jurisprudence on warrantless long-term surveillance is still all over the place. On one hand, some courts feel anything observable by passersby shouldn’t be off limits to law enforcement officers who haven’t secured a search warrant. Other courts have determined lengthy surveillance — especially when using cameras that can zoom, enhance, move, and record every minute […]

ALTON - It was a festive atmosphere on the opening day of Flock, a bar/food truck park located at the corner of Ridge Street and Landmarks in Alton. The business opened at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Sean Garner, Karen Jockisch, and Diane Dubbe were early customers and they each reported a positive review of the new Alton location. “The food is amazing,” Garner said. “I am a foodie, so I am not happy until I am eating. I love it.” Jockisch said she thought her burger at Flock was excellent and the fries were “really crispy.” Dubbe said: “My food was great, and the guys who served me my drinks were also very nice.” Jayne Simmons, president of Alton Works, and her husband, John Simmons, were two that formulated the idea of Flock. She said Laura and Matt Windisch will operate Flock. “John and I had the brainchild of this and headed the project,” she said. “We thought it would be a great place to start on the revitalization

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Maplewood City Manager Michael D. Reese forwarded to 40 South a 2022-2023 budget memo that he sent to the Maplewood City Council on May 5. “It references how we’re investing in Maplewood residents, businesses, and planning for the future (including in public safety),” he said. 2022-2023 budget memo from Maplewood City Manager Michael D. Reese […]

A class-action lawsuit was settled for $1.65 million.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and free refreshments will be provided.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed a bill that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed with bipartisan support.

The House gave final approval to a proposal ‘fixing the glitch’ in charter school funding Thursday.

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced today they have charged 24 year old Pennsylvania man Ameal Jones with two counts of second degree domestic assault. Jones was in St. Louis to work for People's Voices For A Change to collect signatures for a ballot petition to legalize marijuana. Jones, his victim and other individuals were staying at a rented house in Overland while working to collect signatures for the petition.

I don't know what this guy was doing while I was waiting for a train at the Vermont/Sunset station on the LA Metro red line. I'm pretty sure I don't want to know.

The Osbourne family will soon be adding a new member. Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon, has announced that she's expecting her first child. "I know that I…

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What the actual fuck, EU? While they pretend to be all about protecting privacy, they then push out this bit of utter nonsense: a bill to “protect the children” by literally requiring online services scan all messaging all the time. In some ways, the bill is similar to the EARN IT Act in the US, […]

CARLINVILLE - A 49-year-old man died in a motorcycle-truck accident involving a box trailer at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, on Illinois Route 108 at East Second Road, Montgomery County, Illinois State Police reported on Thursday morning. The victim in the crash was Ronald C. Schaaff of Carlinville, who operated the motorcycle. ISP said Illinois Route 108 was closed for approximately 4 hours. Th e Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 18 WHAT: Two-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash. WHERE: Illinois Route 108 at East 2 nd Road, Montgomery County. WHEN: 5:40 p.m, May 11, 2022 VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2008 Red Yamaha Motorcycle Unit 2- 2013 Blue Dodge Truck pulling a box trailer DRIVERS : Unit 1 – Ronald C. Schaaff, 49-year-old male from Carlinville, IL – Deceased Unit 2 – Harold K. Schmidt, 57-year-old male from Carlinville, IL PRELIMINARY: " A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:

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The developer said the project will be “developed with private dollars and will provide significant tax revenues to local government entities.”

Tariq Redden, 20, of north St. Louis County died Tuesday night.

Missouri charter schools will see millions in increased funding under a bill headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk with provisions protecting money allocated to local school districts. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, has been a three-year effort by charter school proponents to obtain more funds for their students. The bill also […]

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Justice Lisa Holder White, who currently sits on the 4th District Illinois Appellate Court, will fill the seat in July.

Today on TAP: A federal court in Tennessee could require Starbucks to adhere to labor law now—not, as has been customary, in the far distant future.