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A Missouri couple is suing the State of Illinois, Will County, the County's State's Attorney, and more.

Treasurer Mike Frerichs announced Monday his office handed out a record $280 million in unclaimed property for FY2022. That money came from over 362,352 claims, also a record for the program.

One of the ways that the new climate change bill¹ raises money to pay for itself is by hiring more IRS agents to audit rich people. This will make up for the massive drop in audits of the rich that's been engineered by Republicans over the past decade. This has conservatives in a panic. Over ...continue reading "The new enforcement budget for the IRS is aimed solely at the rich"

GRANITE CITY - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $930.00 in the month of July to benefit WILD Canine Rescue through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. This year, GCS Credit Union is focusing on giving back to the 18 counties that they serve. July’s focus was on Sangamon County, IL. GCS proudly raised $930.00 for WILD Canine Rescue. The WILD Canine Rescue is a 100% foster-based rescue that provides care and welfare to homeless animals, abandoned and abused. Visit WildCanineRescue.org. to show your support for WILD. To find out more about GCS Credit Union, visit myGCScu.com.

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The decision follows an appointment to the board that ended a 2-1 Democratic advantage.

Mario D. Wade walked into St. Louis police headquarters admitted fatally beating his mother with a hammer and a wine bottle, police said.

To keep an eye on what the UK government considers to be dangerous migrants, it’s turning to some questionable tech provided by a company that’s long been in the business of tracking people for more altruistic reasons. Migrants who have been convicted of a criminal offence will be required to scan their faces up to […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Jennifer Korte candidate for State Representative in the 112 th District, says with rising crime throughout the State of Illinois it is time for lawmakers to get serious about public safety concerns beginning with the repeal of the SAFE-T Act. The SAFE-T Act (House Bill 3653) eliminates cash bail and requires officers to only issue a citation when someone is committing a Class B or C misdemeanor instead of detaining them. “The message we are sending with this law is that small crime don’t matter,” Korte said. “I understand that we don’t need to necessarily bring the full weight of the law on everyone who commits a crime, but we should not ignore minor offenses completely either. The solution to rising crime is not to create incentives for more crime but to put policies in place that discourage crime. We need to repeal the SAFE-T Act and replace it with practical policies that will stop the rise in crime in our communities.” Korte

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EDWARDSVILLE - A unique regional event is just around the turn. Come out for a wide variety of entertainment ranging from professional cyclists, running, live music, food trucks, family fun, kids races, and much more on the streets of downtown Edwardsville Saturday, Aug. 20 during the Busey Bank Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival. Last year over 200 cyclists from 14 states competed for $10,000 of prize money. A fundraiser and community celebration hosted by the Edwardsville Rotary Club, the festival includes a series of high-speed bicycle races complimented by a foot race and free kids races. The Criterium has grown rapidly over the past decade into a unique signature event for the St. Louis metropolitan area. Some of downtown Edwardsville’s streets will be closed at noon to prepare for the extravaganza that starts at 3:00. Downtown restaurants and bars prepare for well over 5,000 spectators who can open carry beverages over most of the course. The Entertainment Zone,

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public about an open house-style public meeting to discuss plans to improve the Interstate 64 and Illinois 111 interchange in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held: Tuesday, August 9 4 – 7 p.m. James Avant Elementary School 1915 N. 55 th St. Washington Park, Ill. The project involves replacing the Illinois 111 bridge over I-64 and improving the interchange between the two highways. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about the progress and issues concerning this project and obtain public input. Due to the project’s location at the former sites of the Douglas-Lawnridge and St. Clair County cemeteries, IDOT welcomes input from the community, families, and loved ones of those interred in these cemeteries. Handouts and display boards regarding the proposed improvement will be available for review, as will information regarding engineering, land acquisition,

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This story was originally published by the Kansas City Beacon.  Community colleges traditionally have been commuter campuses. Fewer than one-third of the nation’s two-year schools have on-campus housing. But on Aug. 12, 258 students at Kansas City Kansas Community College in Wyandotte County will move into a sparkling new residence hall. Named Centennial Hall, the building has been designed […]

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Enjoy the 5th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible.

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School clothes and standard school supplies are eligible for a 5% reduction in the tax rate.

Favazz interviews the boss of the Law Tigers, Lyonel Gammon at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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A prosecutor reported having unavailable witnesses, prompting the dismissal.

You can drop off donations with a collection volunteer or in a donation bin at the front of every Schnucks store.

As I type this, I’m sitting in a (fairly uncomfortable) chair in the lobby of a Holiday Inn, having read through nearly 300 pages of legal filings of sniping between Elon Musk (165 pages) and Twitter (127 pages) trying to figure out how to best explain what’s in the filings in a meaningful and accurate […]

A couple from southern Illinois appeared in federal court last week to plead guilty to a car break-in and identity theft scheme.