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Extreme cold puts animals at risk

1 week 5 days ago
As bitterly cold sets in, animal rescue teams are moving into hidden places, like abandoned buildings and vacant homes, where an animal could be struggling to survive.
Kelley Hoskins

Congress hurtles toward partial shutdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis

1 week 5 days ago
WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday urged Senate Democrats to advance the government funding package that must become law before the weekend to avoid a partial shutdown, rejecting their proposal to remove the Homeland Security funding bill. Democrats in the upper chamber say they are ready to help pass five of […]
Jennifer Shutt

Godfrey Makes Progress Towards Video Gaming Ordinance Changes

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GODFREY – Godfrey is one step closer to passing new regulations on video gaming within the village. Village Board members gave an “Ordinance Regulating Liquor and Gaming” a first reading at their Jan. 20, 2026 meeting , with a second reading and final vote set for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Currently, businesses holding Class A and Class N liquor licenses are eligible for video gaming licenses in Godfrey. Class A licenses apply to restaurants, while Class N licenses apply t