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Godfrey Votes 5-1 To Lower Tax Levy

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GODFREY – After much discussion and debate, Godfrey officials voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, to pass a lower tax levy than last year, leading to slight savings for homeowners at the cost of village tax revenue. Village Board members were originally set to approve a “flat” tax levy, marking neither an increase or decrease over last year’s levy. Trustee Mike Fisher proposed reducing the levy by 0.5% to lower taxes for homeowners, which was ultimately

Arrests nationwide have fallen to historic lows, report finds

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Arrests in the United States have fallen to levels not seen in decades, according to a new report that reconstructs national arrest trends in the absence of federal data. The Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank, on Thursday released the first comprehensive national analysis of arrests since federal authorities stopped publishing detailed arrest […]
Amanda Watford

Associate Judge Vacancy Is Announced

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EDWARDSVILLE - Chief Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld is pleased to announce that the Illinois Supreme Court has authorized the Third Judicial Circuit Court to post a notice of vacancy for an associate judge. This vacancy is based on the impending resignation of Hon. Janet R. Heflin, effective January 31, 2026. Applications shall be taken from any United States citizen who is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, and a resident of the Third Judicial Circuit. Applicants

Man Accused of Theft and Criminal Damage in Carlinville Case

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CARLINVILLE — Talon J. Gosnell, 24, of Carlinville, was charged with criminal damage to government property, theft, and resisting a police officer. According to court documents, Gosnell allegedly jumped on the hood of a Carlinville Police car, causing damage to the vehicle. He is also accused of stealing cooked food valued at less than $500 from a patron at a cafe. Additionally, authorities say Gosnell fled on foot when a Carlinville Police officer ordered him to stop. All individuals

52-year-old killed in St. Louis hit-and-run

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ST. LOUIS - A pedestrian was struck and killed in St. Louis Monday evening. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a driver in a 2015 Buick LaCrosse was traveling westbound along Page Avenue west of Gruner Place around 5:45 p.m. The driver was in the turn lane and struck a 52-year-old [...]
Megan Mueller

Person of Interest Detained in Dual Cahokia Heights Homicides

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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Authorities have taken a person of interest into custody in connection with two homicides that occurred on the 3900 block of Walnut Street in Cahokia Heights. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced the arrest on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into the incidents. No charges have been filed at this time. Investigators with the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis discovered the body of a woman during the execution of a search