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Trump seeks to approve his own $230M payback from DOJ over past probes

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he is personally owed a massive payment from the Department of Justice and would have the authority to approve it, saying he was “damaged very greatly” during the government’s investigations into his alleged hoarding of classified documents and Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Responding to […]
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Godfrey Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Nun At Alton Convent

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ALTON – A man from Godfrey faces multiple felonies after allegedly sexually abusing a nun at a convent in Alton. Logan J. Strack, 22, of Godfrey, was charged on Oct. 21, 2025, with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery and a Class 4 felony count of criminal sexual abuse. On Oct. 18, 2025, Strack allegedly entered the Sisters of Saint Francis Convent in Alton and forcibly grabbed the victim’s clothed breasts without her consent. A petition to deny Strack’s pretrial release from custody was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. According to the petition, the victim was “a nun at the Convent.” The petition states Strack entered the Convent through an unlocked side door at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2025. He had previously tried entering through the front door, but after finding it was locked, he reportedly began checking other doors until finding the unlocked side door. “Upon entering the building, he

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Illinois 203 Lane Closures in St. Clair County Are Announced  

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MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that road repairs on Illinois 203 between Collinsville Road and the Madison County line in St. Clair County will require daily lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 27. The closures will affect both northbound and southbound lanes. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2026. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Florissant City Council Races April 2026

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Filing Procedures For Florissant City Council Races April 7, 2026      PROCEDURE FOR FILING FOR NOMINATION FOR CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS IN WARDs 2,4,6 & 8 OF THE CITY OF FLORISSANT FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, 2026.                                 Candidates may obtain the necessary forms from the City Clerk’s office on […]

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Riverbend East Rotary to Host Pints 4 Polio Bar Crawl

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EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary will host their Pints 4 Polio bar crawl to continue their efforts to eradicate polio. From 5–10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, community members can stop by five bars in East Alton and Wood River to enjoy food and drink specials while raising money for the Rotary International mission to eradicate polio worldwide. Participating venues include Don’s No Man Land, Joe’s Pizza and Pasta in East Alton, The Airliner Bar & Grill, The Franchise Sports Bar and Grill, and The Refinery Bar & Grill. “This is going to be such a big event for us,” said Mark Smith, president of Riverbend East Rotary. “It’s our big polio push right now. Friday is actually World Polio Day.” Tickets cost $30 and you can purchase tickets online or register at participating venues on Oct. 23. A ticket includes a souvenir pint glass, four beer tickets, and a punch card. If you stamp your punch card at all five

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