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Drivers gathered outside the district administration building Monday with megaphones and signs, alleging multiple issues with the bus company.

Mayor Cara Spencer announced Thursday afternoon that she appointed Nate Hayward to the position, which was vacant since Aug. 15.

The shooting took place Wednesday after the suspect crashed into a tree after a vehicle pursuit initiated by the deputy trying to question him about the assault of the suspect's girlfriend.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding caused extensive damage across Cook, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties from July 25–28, 2025. The proclamation ensures that state resources can be directed to support local response and long-term recovery efforts. “Illinois families and communities are still facing the impacts of these devastating storms,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With this proclamation, we are making sure every tool at the state’s disposal is available to support recovery. Our administration will continue working alongside local leaders and federal partners to ensure impacted residents and businesses get the resources they need.” The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), in partnership with local government entities and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), conducted joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs)

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Sports betting in Missouri becomes legal on Dec. 1. In the meantime, the Better Business Bureau reports a risky underbelly of pseudo-gambling, illegal gambling and scams has developed. The BBB says the number of Scam Tracker reports and complaints it has received about online gambling has doubled since 2023.

Gary and Kathy Linke have lived in their home since 1972, and this tree was a few years older than that. On Sunday evening, a storm produced a gust of severe straight-line winds which brought a large tree down on their home and destroyed it.

CHICAGO — The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced the release of the 2025-2029 Statewide Violence Prevention Plan . The 2025-2029 Statewide Violence Prevention Plan serves as a framework for grantmaking that can create more resilient, safe, and thriving communities. The plan supports the Governor's goals of breaking the cycles of violence caused by years of failed criminal justice policies, overincarceration, and economic disinvestment in minority communities. “Since we first stepped into office, the Pritzker-Stratton administration has been committed to healing communities in partnership with the people we serve,” said Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton . “For decades, too many voices have gone unheard, and too much pain has gone without relief. We are proud to uplift this statewide plan in service of those who need it most.” The plan incorporates a public health approach to violence prevention and was

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ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy , a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that the firm has partnered with Perrin Conferences in support of this year’s National Asbestos Litigation Conference , which will take place September 16–17 at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. As a Platinum Sponsor, the firm is proud to sponsor the opening networking cocktail reception taking place on September 15. Simmons Hanly Conroy Senior Partner Perry J. Browder , a 2025 conference co-chair, will deliver opening remarks. Several firm attorneys have also been invited to participate in various sessions, including: Partner Jennifer Alesio , who will present at the “Trial Attorney Perspectives: Trying Cases, Staying Sane and the Teams that Make that Possible” panel on September 16 Partner Donald P. Blydenburgh , who will speak at the “Talc Litigation Overview”

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The Missouri Department of Revenue is getting ready to implement a new law that exempts certain hygiene products from state and local sales taxes.

The city is looking to open up 250 units over the next couple of months. Much more may be necessary.

Residents in Jefferson County may or may not noticed the difference, but their 911 system underwent a major tech upgrade, bringing the system into the 21st century with newer, lifesaving accuracy.

SOUTH ROXANA – A South Roxana man faces multiple felonies after a string of burglaries along the same street in South Roxana. Randal L. Mamino, 58, of South Roxana, was charged on Aug. 8, 2025 with three counts of burglary, each classified as Class 2 felonies. Mamino is accused of entering multiple buildings in South Roxana without legal authority and with the intent to commit theft on three different occasions. On March 16, 2025, Mamino allegedly entered a building in the 400 block of Southard Place in South Roxana, which he reportedly burglarized again on April 8, 2025. Then on Aug. 1, 2025, Mamino reportedly burglarized a different building in the 100 block of Southard Place. The case against Mamino was presented by the South Roxana Police Department, and he was granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed more than 350 new and returning students to the Godfrey Campus for Trailblazer Welcome Day, Wednesday, Aug. 20. The event included a welcome from President Ken Trzaska in the afternoon, followed by a Campus Scavenger Hunt that sent students to more than two dozen locations across campus, collecting stamps for a chance to win prizes. At each location, they had the opportunity to learn about services available to students. “The goal was to get students more familiar with campus and create some visibility for a wide variety of student services we offer,” said Director of Student Services Crystal Robinson. “Students in attendance were able to interact with faculty and staff and were able to build a rapport that will make them successful and feel like a part of the community.” Students also had the opportunity to pay for classes, register for parking hang tags and get books and

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