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VPN Providers Remove Servers From India In Wake Of New Data Collection Laws

2 years 9 months ago
VPN providers remain a primary target of governments around the world (authoritarian leaning and otherwise) that don’t much like their citizens chatting privately or avoiding government surveillance. We watched it happen in Russia, where strict new data collection and retention rules resulted in a mass exodus of VPN providers (the ones that are actually dedicated […]
Karl Bode

Kevin Schmoll Retires As SIUE Police Chief, To Start New Assistant Director Role With SILEC

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Police Chief Kevin Schmoll signed off for the final time on Friday at SIUE. Schmoll has been an ever-present resource on the SIUE campus as he had served for 28 years in different capacities. SIUE Police Department said Chief Schmoll has been an invaluable member of the department and his leadership will be greatly missed. “Thank you Chief for your dedication and commitment to the safety of the SIUE community,” SIUE Police Department said in a statement on Friday. · Schmoll will now become assistant director of the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission. The purpose of the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission is to improve and strengthen law enforcement; to encourage research and development directed toward new and improved methods for the prevention and reduction of crime and the detection and apprehension of criminals. Chief Schmoll is a well-known and respected member of law enforcement leadership

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Home near O'Fallon, Ill. engulfed in flames

2 years 9 months ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A fire guts a home in St. Clair County Monday morning, not far from O’Fallon, Illinois.  Crews got the call for the fire at a home on Simmons Lane near Bethel Road just after 7:00 a.m. When they arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Assistant Chief for the Hollywood [...]
Monica Ryan

SIUE Welcomes Alumni, Families and Friends at 2022 Homecoming 

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its Homecoming festivities welcoming alumni and friends to campus from Sept. 21-25. “Homecoming is about remembering the past, celebrating the present, and staying in touch in the future,” said Cathy Taylor, senior director of constituent relations and special projects. “It is also a great opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with friends and former classmates, show cougar spirit, cheer on athletics and create new memories.” On Saturday, Sept. 24, the 7 th annual Cougars Unleashed Run kicked off the weekend’s events. Runners competed in a 10K, 5K, or one mile fun run. After the race, participants enjoyed a pancake breakfast and post-run refreshments. Alumni, students, fans and friends joined together for music, games, giveaways and food trucks during the Cougar Fan Zone held prior to the SIUE men’s soccer game versus Belmont. “It feels great to catch up with old friends

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Fire reported at Fox High School Monday morning

2 years 9 months ago
ARNOLD, Mo. - A fire was reported Monday morning at Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri. The report came out at about 6:45 a.m. The fire was reportedly in an electrical socket. First responders were on the scene. FOX 2's Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter flew over the scene.
Monica Ryan