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Misiorowski Exits Brewers Debut with Leg Cramps After Holding Cardinals Hitless for 5 Innings
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Misiorowski Exits Brewers Debut with Leg Cramps After Holding Cardinals Hitless for 5 Innings

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski insisted he didn’t realize he had a no-hitter going when the 23-year-old flamethrower took the mound for the sixth inning of his dazzling major league debut. “I had no clue,” Misiorowski said after Milwaukee’s 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night. “I thought one of the popups landed.” The Brewers couldn’t quite complete the no-no — but they might have gotten even better new…See the Story
A Top Taliban Official Offers Amnesty to Afghans Who Fled the Country and Urges Them to Return
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A Top Taliban Official Offers Amnesty to Afghans Who Fled the Country and Urges Them to Return

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First Face-to-Face Between the Leaders of US and Mexico Will Have to Wait
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First Face-to-Face Between the Leaders of US and Mexico Will Have to Wait

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — For Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada Tuesday…See the Story

Cross-River Crime Task Force Unit Executes Another Successful Deployment

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EDWARDSVILLE — Cross-River Crime Task Force Commander Marcos Pulido announced today that a defaced firearm that was in the possession of a convicted felon, suspected methamphetamine and cocaine were all seized during a recent deployment of the task force. The countywide deployment of the unit, led by Granite City Police Capt. Adam Connor and Alton Police Captain Kurtis McCray, was conducted June 12, 2025. The deployment was conducted by approxim…Methamphetamine · Madison CountySee the Story

Cyclist taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Ottawa’s east end

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A cyclist was injured after he was struck by a vehicle on St. Laurent Boulevard Tuesday morning, according to Ottawa police.Ottawa, Ontario · OttawaSee the Story

Tracey B. Fleming Appointed as Director of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission (IGAC) has appointed Tracey B. Fleming as its next Director, effective July 1, 2025. Fleming succeeds Dr. Mary Milano, who is retiring after nearly 20 years of distinguished service leading the agency. Fleming has served as Executive Director of the Illinois Human Rights Commission for the past five years, where he championed reforms to increase agency efficiency and effectiveness, …Alton, Illinois · AltonRead Article

It Appears Hardee's Is Finally Returning to Lincoln

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After years without one, Lincoln appears to be getting a Hardee's location. Here's where it's going.Alton, Illinois · AltonSee the Story

No injuries reported in Mexico house fire

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a house fire Sunday in Mexico, Missouri, according to a Monday press release from the Mexico Department of Public Safety. The release says that firefighters were called at 12:48 p.m. to the 300 block of Pleasant Street. Firefighters found a fire in the kitchen of the homeMexico, Missouri · MexicoSee the Story

Belleville Wiffle Ball Tournament to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors Project

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BELLEVILLE - The third annual Wounded Warriors Wiffle Wars will offer a slow-pitch wiffle ball tournament, raffles, food and more fun to support the troops. On July 26, 2025, community members are invited to 100 Eagle Drive in Belleville for a fun day that will support the Wounded Warriors Project. Organizer Hayden Schaefer explained that the wiffle ball tournament is “just a good hangout” for all who attend. The event honors SSgt. Tanner Hackst…Alton, Illinois · AltonRead Article

Pedestrian Dies In Single-Vehicle Accident

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Granite City Repeat Domestic Battery Offender Detained After Violating Release Conditions

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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man remains in custody after intentionally causing a car crash to commit domestic battery while on pretrial release from a prior domestic battery case involving the same victim. Darien O. Crisp, 25, of Granite City, was charged on June 9, 2025 with one count each of aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony), reckless conduct, and violation of pretrial release (both Class a misdemeanors). As a passenger in the victim’s c…Alton, Illinois · AltonRead Article

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