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Commentary: "Greatest Jailbreak In Madison County History" Will Occur On January 1, 2023, Without Changes

2 years 9 months ago
This is the full statement from Thomas Haine about the SAFE-T Act scheduled to be instituted on January 1, 2023: The greatest jailbreak in Madison County history will occur on January 1, 2023. On that date, approximately half of our present jail population must be released under the terms of the new SAFE-T Act, and cash bail will be eliminated throughout Illinois. That translates to well over 100 criminal defendants walking free in Madison County alone without paying a dime as they await trial for alleged crimes including aggravated DUI, aggravated battery, failure to register as a sex offender, burglary, and aggravated fleeing and eluding from a police officer. Many who will be released are repeat offenders with multiple pending felonies. Many have previously failed to appear in court or violated some other condition of release. Now they will be automatically released again. This is all thanks to the Illinois SAFE-T Act, which was passed back in 2020 with only Democratic support

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Metro Link-Vehicle Crash Stalls Operations From Emerson Park To Fairview Heights Wednesday

2 years 9 months ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – A train and vehicle collided in St. Clair County Wednesday afternoon and Metro Link officials have said service between Emerson Park to Fairview Heights stations is not operating because of the crash. Officials so far have said only the crash is in St. Clair County and there are no reports about any injuries. MetroLink station shuttles are transporting passengers by bus between the stations with closed routes. Metro Link officials say delays of up to an hour could be possible. Drivers are urged to take different routes away from this area. More to come.

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2021 Showcase Winner: Alton's Rocky Pardo Should Be A Star Again In Edwardsville Art Show

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - Superstar artist Rocky Pardo is back at the Edwardsville Art Show again this year. The Art Show is scheduled for September 23-25 at City Park. Rocky graduated from SIUE in 2014. She always wanted to be an artist and by age 14 was working with metals. She fell in love with metals work at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Rocky said she loves the Edwardsville Art Fair and being around the various artists. “It is great talking to the different artists at the art fair,” she said. “Last year everyone seemed to have a great time and the artists seemed to do very well.” Rocky Pardo Jewelry is handcrafted and a collection of high-quality mixed precious metal jewelry. Her designs showcase her split roots from both St. Louis and Spain, where she was born. “I fell in love with metals as a teen," she said. "I received a BFA in Metalsmithing from SIU. I worked full time at a jewelry store in Kirkwood, MO., before going out on my own in 2016." Rocky

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Pattern of Sunshine Law Violations in St. Louis City Draws Suit

2 years 9 months ago
A civil rights attorney filed a lawsuit in St. Louis Circuit Court yesterday accusing Mayor Tishaura Jones, City Counselor Sheena Hamilton and others of "repeatedly, knowingly, and purposely" violating state transparency laws. If the allegations are proven, the lengthy legal complaint could cost the city more than $500,000 over Sunshine Law violations alone, with the potential for legal fees on top of that. The suit is being brought by Elad Gross, a lawyer who ran to be the Democratic nominee for Missouri attorney general in 2020.
Ryan Krull

Mississippi Earthtones Festival Returns To Liberty Bank Amphitheater On Sept. 17

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - The Mississippi Earthtones Festival, presented by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club, is a celebration of our river through art, music, and conservation. The 16th Annual event will be held at Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, September 17th from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and there is no charge for admission. This year’s theme is Amplify the River, and local artists have been commissioned to build large installations that will enhance the festival grounds. The Riverbend Yarn Bombers are knitting & crocheting a colorful textile sculpture that will encompass the fountain at Riverfront Park, entitled “Eyes on the River”. Kooliverse will present eye-opening artworks of wonder and intrigue, including a 16-foot kaleidoscope. An amazing light show is in store from local projection artists, and there will be a meet and greet with a river mermaid. Jacoby Arts Center has lined up an amazing art playground of performances and interactive experiences, featurin

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Topsoil protection should be stressed in the next farm bill, U.S. House Ag panel told

2 years 9 months ago

WASHINGTON — Farmers and academics at a Wednesday hearing stressed the need for members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee to support regenerative agriculture farming practices in the upcoming farm bill in order to protect topsoil. U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chair David Scott said he held the hearing to discuss ways policymakers and the Department […]

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Ariana Figueroa

PR work for ‘Big Oil’ helped stymie climate action, U.S. House Democrats say

2 years 9 months ago

WASHINGTON – Public relations firms aligned with oil and gas companies have tested the limits of their industry ethics and caused major slowdowns to federal climate change policy, Democrats on a U.S. House panel said at a Wednesday hearing. The firms’ conduct went beyond the bounds of ethical public relations work, Democrats on the House […]

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Jacob Fischler