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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of the Month: Scott Phelps Signs To Play Baseball For Kaskaskia College

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GLEN CARBON - Scott Phelps, who is an outfielder for the highly successful Father McGivney Catholic High School baseball team, has signed a letter of intent to play for Kaskaskia College in Centralia.Phelps had a successful junior season with the Griffins in 2025, hitting .398, with no homers and 41 RBIs, many in key situations, drawing 14 walks while striking out only 10 times, in helping the Griffins to a 38-4 record, losing in the IHSA Class …Sports · Alton Read Article

Collinsville Authorities Pursue Crosby on Multiple Domestic Charges

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CyberTip Leads To Felony Charges Against Madison County Resident

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MADISON COUNTY — Steven E. Watson was charged with multiple felonies related to child exploitation following an investigation initiated by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on December 30, 2025.Investigators from the Digital Forensics Division began examining large amounts of digital data, photographs, and videos tied to Watson, the Madison County Sheriff's …Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress

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COLLINSVILLE – State Representative Katie Stuart, (D-Edwardsville), who serves as Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip, toured the new Collinsville Area Vocational Center site today to get a firsthand look at construction progress. CAVC Director Joe McGinnis and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich, along with representatives of Holland Construction Services, guided Leader Stuart through the fac…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Attorney General Raoul Wins Civil Hate Crime Lawsuit Against Carroll County Residents Who Engaged In Race-Based Intimidation – RiverBender (Alton)

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In the case prosecuted by Raoul’s office,a judge found Chad Hampton, 49, of Victoria, and his mother, Cheryl Hampton, 70, of Streator, violated the Illinois Hate Crime Act by engaging in intimidation and disorderly conduct toward their neighbor, Gregory Johnson. Raoul alleged in his lawsuit that the escalating harassment came to a head with the Hamptons using a noose to lynch a bound and chained effigy of a Black man made to resemble Johnson fro…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Edwardsville School District #7 Schools Awarded Four Scott Credit Union Community Foundation Grants

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Scott Credit Union Community Foundation has awarded four grants to District #7 schools, supporting projects across six schools as part of its With You Grants, part of a larger initiative that has provided $150,000 to support 57 student-centered projects across Illinois and Missouri this year. The With You Grants Program is funded through the Foundation’s annual golf scramble and a percentage of purchases made by members using …Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Area Man Charged With Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

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LIVINGSTON – An 81-year-old area man accused of possessing explicit material depicting children under 13 remains in custody pending felony charges in Madison County.Jerry W. Harper, 81, with a listed address at a motel in Livingston, Ill., was charged on Jan. 8, 2026 with five counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), each Class 2 felonies. The day prior on Jan. 7, Harper was allegedly found in possession of multiple explicit photos depictin…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month: Coach Murphy Praises Abe Kribs' Leadership on Jersey Team

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JERSEY - Jersey senior Abe Kribs is leading his basketball team with strong performances as they prepare to face Triad on Friday night, Jan. 9, 2026. Kribs, a 6-foot-3, 170-pound forward, is averaging 11 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, both team highs, along with 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals per contest. He is also shooting 63 percent from the free-throw line.Kribs is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for the Jersey Panthers varsity basketb…Basketball · Alton Read Article

East St Louis Alumni Panel Inspires Class of 2026

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EAST ST. LOUIS — East St. Louis School District 189 hosted its annual Alumni Panel on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, bringing together nine former East St. Louis High School Flyers to share insights with current seniors preparing for college and career paths.The event, organized by the district’s College & Career Readiness Team, took place during the holiday break and featured alumni who are currently attending colleges such as Howard University, South…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

O'Fallon Police Remind Residents of Illinois Scooter Laws

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O'FALLON, IL. — The O’Fallon Police Department issued a reminder Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, about the laws governing electric scooters and e-bikes in Illinois, aiming to address concerns over safety and compliance following a surge in their use since Christmas of 2025."We figured it may be time to provide the citizens with current laws about the use of these items in the city/state," the O'Fallon Police Department said. "It amazes our officers how ma…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of the Month: Scott Phelps Signs To Play Baseball For Kaskaskia College

Collinsville Authorities Pursue Crosby on Multiple Domestic Charges

CyberTip Leads To Felony Charges Against Madison County Resident

Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress

Attorney General Raoul Wins Civil Hate Crime Lawsuit Against Carroll County Residents Who Engaged In Race-Based Intimidation – RiverBender (Alton)

Edwardsville School District #7 Schools Awarded Four Scott Credit Union Community Foundation Grants

Area Man Charged With Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month: Coach Murphy Praises Abe Kribs' Leadership on Jersey Team

East St Louis Alumni Panel Inspires Class of 2026

O'Fallon Police Remind Residents of Illinois Scooter Laws

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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of the Month: Scott Phelps Signs To Play Baseball For Kaskaskia College

Collinsville Authorities Pursue Crosby on Multiple Domestic Charges

CyberTip Leads To Felony Charges Against Madison County Resident

Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress

Attorney General Raoul Wins Civil Hate Crime Lawsuit Against Carroll County Residents Who Engaged In Race-Based Intimidation – RiverBender (Alton)

Edwardsville School District #7 Schools Awarded Four Scott Credit Union Community Foundation Grants

Area Man Charged With Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month: Coach Murphy Praises Abe Kribs' Leadership on Jersey Team

East St Louis Alumni Panel Inspires Class of 2026

O'Fallon Police Remind Residents of Illinois Scooter Laws

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