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Motorcycle Rider Suffers Head Injury In Brighton Crash

4 months ago
BRIGHTON - A motorcycle was struck by a car at 7:29 a.m. Monday on Crystal Lake Road just east of Grange Hall Road in Brighton, resulting in a head injury to the motorcyclist, authorities said. The victim, a 38-year-old man, was riding the motorcycle when he was hit by a car driven by an 18-year-old male, according to Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns. Sheriff Manns said the injured motorcyclist was flown to St. Louis University Hospital for treatment. “We do not believe it is a life-threatening injury,” Sheriff Manns added. The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation.

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Daily Deal: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 3-Year License

4 months ago
Achieve picture perfection with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025. You can create with stylish effects and templates, and be creative on the go. With the magic of AI and automation behind the scenes, it’s never been easier to fix flaws, fine-tune specific areas, and add motion to quickly bring your vision to life. Get a 3-year […]
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Alton Attorney Keith Short Shares Perspective on Jury Trials After 30 Years of Experience

4 months ago
ALTON - Keith Short isn’t like most attorneys. Short, of Keith Short and Associates, P.C., in Alton, regularly tries his cases in front of a jury — and wins. He works hard for his clients to help them with injury and workers’ compensation cases. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , Short reflected on his career and shared more about his 30 years of experience as a local attorney. “I’ve tried probably more jury trials than anyone I know,” Short said. “I did five last year. Most lawyers don’t do five in their whole career.” Short explained that jury trials are becoming increasingly rare. It’s much more common to settle. As a result, Short regularly sees lawyers who have never been in the courtroom before. He encourages people to do their research when choosing an attorney, especially if they think it might go to trial. “People don’t realize how few trials actuall

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Caseyville Police Arrest Two Men in Series of Burglaries

4 months ago
CASEYVILLE — The Caseyville Police Department announced the arrest and charging of two men in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts targeting local businesses between May and September 2025. On September 5, officers apprehended Jerry L. B. McCallister, 39, of Granite City, and Gabriel E. Valades-Gonzalez, 25, of State Park-Collinsville, following a vehicle pursuit and investigation into multiple break-ins. The arrests came after months of coordinated efforts by Caseyville officers, detectives, and the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force. The investigation began with a burglary reported at Bobby’s on the Rocks, 1050 South Main Street, on May 7, 2025. Two male suspects forced entry overnight, stealing merchandise, cash, and money from gaming machines. On September 2, 2025, Triple J Towing at 1880 Black Lane reported a burglary and theft, with surveillance footage capturing the suspects. The following day, officers responded to a forced entry and theft from three

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Senior Abby Chin Transforms Jersey High School Hallway Design

4 months ago
JERSEY - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recently recognized Abby Chin, a senior and Adobe intern, for her innovative bulletin board design at Jersey Community High School. Chin’s work, which now enhances a hallway at the school, was publicly acknowledged by the district. The design project reflects a collaboration between the student’s internship experience and the school environment. The district expressed gratitude for Chin’s contribution, highlighting the positive impact of student involvement in school improvement efforts.

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The Trump Administration Declares War On Chicago

4 months ago
I, for one, cannot wait for the commenters to show up to call this headline hyperbole. mfers please. Why don’t you just read it for yourselves, in your own god-king’s words and images: So, what are we looking at here, you might be asking if the embed didn’t load or you’ve averted your eyes in […]
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National Great Rivers Research and Education Center to Host 23rd Annual Water Festival   

4 months ago
EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College, is proud to announce the 23rd Annual Water Festival. This year’s festival is set for Friday, Sept. 26, with a scheduled rain date of Friday, Oct. 3, on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey. More than 900 area fifth-grade students will take part in a full day of hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity about water, wildlife and the environment, helping students to understand water’s vital role in shaping nature, supporting wildlife and sustaining everyday lives. While Water Festival is focused on providing an immersive learning experience for local schools, each year NGRREC invites new schools to participate*. The 2025 Water Festival will welcome students from a dozen area schools: Academic Development Institute - Lincoln, Ill. C.A. Henning Elementary School – Troy, Ill. Calhoun Elementary –

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Patterson Road & Hwy 67 Improvement Project Open House Sept. 24

4 months ago

Notice: Patterson Road & Hwy 67 Improvement Project Open House  Sept. 24 Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public open house will be held to review the proposed resurfacing and safety improvement project on Patterson Road. DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST LOCATION: JFK […]

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