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The Gori Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney Jay Sinovic to the Firm

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Gori Law Firm recently announced attorney John “Jay” Sinovic has joined the firm’s Edwardsville office. Sinovic practices in the firm’s personal injury and asbestos litigation departments. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University in 2014, Sinovic went on to earn his juris doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law. He has worked as a personal injury attorney and a criminal prosecutor. He also has experience as an immigration attorney and is fluent in Spanish. Sinovic is a member of the Missouri State Bar Association and the executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) under the U.S. Department of Justice. “Gori continues to grow, and we are elated to add Jay to the team,” said Sara Salger, managing partner at The Gori Law Firm. “Jay believes in helping clients secure fair and just compensation for the injuries suffered due to negligence or malpractice. We know his knowledge and

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Court Order Would Close Agape Boarding School After Alleged Abuse

2 years 9 months ago
This story originally appeared in the Missouri Independent. A Cedar County judge Wednesday ordered Agape Boarding School to be shut down after years of allegations of sexual and physical abuse of students — though the order remains on pause until after a hearing Monday morning.
Clara Bates and Tessa Weinberg

Congress’ Kids Online Safety Act Puts Kids At Risk Through Fuzzy Language

2 years 9 months ago
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was voted out of committee with a long list of amendments. Advocates had been warning about some severe unintended consequences that could arise out of this bill, the most concerning of which was forcing tech companies to out LGBTQ+ minors to their parents — potentially against their wishes. The […]
Mike Masnick

Granite City Police, Other Agencies Respond To Apparent Shooting

2 years 9 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police is investigating a serious incident at an apartment complex at Nameoki Road and 25th Street in Granite City. Several additional agencies were dispatched to the location. An individual appears to have been shot in that area. Granite City Police has stopped traffic near where the incident occurred. The condition of the person injured is not yet known. Granite City Fire Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Venice Police, Madison Police, and ARCH Medical joined Granite City Police at the scene but ARCH departed after a period of time. The law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the scene. Developing.

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Beauty Contest Adds To Ride For Wishes Fun

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - All vehicles in the eighth annual Ride for Wishes will be getting extra attention from Wish Children this year as the children select their Wish Children’s Favorites. “This year we opened the Ride to all street-legal vehicles and we thought we’d let Wish Children at the event choose their favorite vehicle among the motorcycles, hotrods and dune buggies,” said Jeanne Wuellner, co-director of the event. “We thought that would add a little more fun for the kids and all the participants,” fellow co-director Trena Wells said. “The winners among the different types of vehicles will receive a certificate proclaiming theirs as a “Wish Children’s Favorite.” The ride starts at noon Saturday, Sept. 17, at Ted’s Motorcycle World, 4103 Humbert Road in Alton, and ends at Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., with an after-ride party and dinner. Sign-up, with giveaways and free bagels, begins at 10 a.m. and leaves at noon

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Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available in St. Louis

2 years 9 months ago
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control approved booster shots specifically targeting the Omicron COVID-19 variant.  Those boosters are now available widely in the St. Louis area. Private providers such as Walgreens and CVS have the new booster in stock. Also known as the bivalent shot, as it targets both the original strain and the variants.
Jessica Rogen