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Department of Justice · United States

Whistleblower says senior DOJ official expressed willingness to ignore court orders

46% Center coverage: 124 sources

A former Department of Justice (DOJ) employee alleges in a whistleblower complaint that Emil Bove, the principal assistant deputy attorney general, made repeated attempts to willingly disobey or ignore court orders. See the Story

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Delivers Win for Environmentalists in Fight over ‘Forever Chemicals’

60% Center coverage: 73 sources

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Families of Hostages Held in Gaza Hope for Their Own Ceasefire After Truce in Israel-Iran Conflict

48% Center coverage: 67 sources

Liran Berman hasn’t had much to keep hopeful over the 629 days of his twin brothers’ captivity in Gaza. Ceasefire deals have collapsed, the war has dragged on, and his siblings remain hostages in the Palestinian enclave.But the war between Israel and Iran, and the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that halted 12 days of fighting, have sparked fresh hope that his brothers, Gali and Ziv, may finally return home.With Iran dealt a serious blow over nearly two weeks of fierce Israeli strikes, Berman believes Hamas, armed and financed by Iran, is at its most isolated since the war in Gaza began, and that might prompt the militant group to soften its negotiating positions.See the Story

Diogo Jota Tribute as Liverpool Town Hall Flag at Half Mast - Liverpool Echo

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

The city of Liverpool is in shock after the news of the death of the LFC forwardCarlisle, England · Carlisle See the Story

Glastonbury 2025, by the numbers, from the cows to toilets to pints to, yes, the music

53% Center coverage: 13 sources

LONDON (AP) — This week, thousands of music lovers from across the U.K. and beyond will flock to a farm in the southwest of England for the legendary…Music · Glastonbury See the Story

St. Clair County State's Attorney Reviews Charges Against Juveniles After Arrest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Three juvenile males were arrested following an attempted vehicle theft and subsequent foot chase on June 30, 2025, according to the Fairview Heights Police Department. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 30, Fairview Heights Police officers responded to a report from a citizen who discovered damage to their vehicle consistent with an attempted theft in the parking lot of DXL, located at 315 St. Clair Square. While taking the r…Theft · Alton Read Article

Alton Residents Charged In Battery, Burglary Cases

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALTON – An Alton woman accused of battering an elderly victim and an Alton man charged with burglarizing a Wood River building face felony charges filed last week in Madison County. Kelsey L. Graham, 34, of Alton, was charged on June 23, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated battery and one count each of battery and criminal trespass to a residence, both Class A misdemeanors. On June 20, 2025, Graham allegedly entered a residence in Mar…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

LC Associate Biology Professor Rosemarie Vithayathil Shines as Mentor and Educator

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GODFREY – At Lewis and Clark Community College, Associate Biology Professor Rosemarie Vithayathil is more than an instructor — she’s a mentor, a motivator and, for many students, a trusted guide through the challenges of higher education. Effective at the start of the 2025–2026 academic year, Vithayathil will be promoted to the rank of professor — a recognition of her outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship and campus leadership. Vitha…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Fourth Annual Gordon Moore Pickleball League Host 32 Players, Alton Court Takes Off In Popularity

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALTON - Gordon Moore Park in Alton features state-of-the-art pickleball courts that have become a central hub for local players since their official opening on May 3, 2024. Funded primarily by Alton Township, the courts offer modern amenities, including newly installed shade structures over picnic tables and an automated external defibrillator (AED), enhancing both comfort and safety for visitors. The courts quickly gained popularity following t…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Godfrey Narrowly Approves Sales Tax Increase To Avoid Grocery Tax Replacement

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GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey has become the first and only Riverbend municipality not to replace the state’s expiring 1% sales tax on groceries. Instead, Mayor Mike McCormick cast a tie-breaking vote to raise the village’s sales tax by 0.75%. An ordinance to raise the sales tax in Godfrey was originally set for a first reading on Tuesday before trustees called for a suspension of the rules, bringing it to an immediate final vote. After signi…Taxes · Alton See the Story

44-Year-Old Arrested for Methamphetamine and Driving Offenses in Kampsville

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

KAMPSVILLE — A Pearl man faces various charges after a traffic stop on Highway 96 in Kampsville. At 11:22 p.m. on March 12, 2025, law enforcement officials with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Illinois State Highway 96 in Kampsville, Calhoun County. During the stop, Christopher A. Bournais, 44, of Pearl, Illinois, was arrested following an investigation. Bournais faces charges of possession of methamphetamine (les…Methamphetamine · Alton Read Article

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Whistleblower says senior DOJ official expressed willingness to ignore court orders

Wisconsin Supreme Court Delivers Win for Environmentalists in Fight over ‘Forever Chemicals’

Families of Hostages Held in Gaza Hope for Their Own Ceasefire After Truce in Israel-Iran Conflict

Diogo Jota Tribute as Liverpool Town Hall Flag at Half Mast - Liverpool Echo

Glastonbury 2025, by the numbers, from the cows to toilets to pints to, yes, the music

St. Clair County State's Attorney Reviews Charges Against Juveniles After Arrest

Alton Residents Charged In Battery, Burglary Cases

LC Associate Biology Professor Rosemarie Vithayathil Shines as Mentor and Educator

Fourth Annual Gordon Moore Pickleball League Host 32 Players, Alton Court Takes Off In Popularity

Godfrey Narrowly Approves Sales Tax Increase To Avoid Grocery Tax Replacement

44-Year-Old Arrested for Methamphetamine and Driving Offenses in Kampsville

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