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2 New York Men Charged With Money Laundering in Illinois After Traffic Stop Reveals $250,000 Hidden in Car Flooring
Two New York City men are facing money laundering charges following a traffic stop in Illinois that uncovered $250,000 hidden under their car's carpet. 2 New York City Men Charged With Money Laundering After Traffic Stop in Illinois. According to The Telegraph, the 37-year-old man from Brooklyn and the 40-year-old...
Staten Island Man Faces Money Laundering Charges In Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Staten Island, N.Y., has been charged in connection with an interstate money laundering scheme, according to Madison County court documents filed on June 28, 2024. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in...
Illinois 140 Resurfacing In Madison County
HAMEL - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 140 between 0.2 miles west of Illinois 159 and Park Avenue in Hamel began June 28 for resurfacing. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September. Article continues after sponsor message. Reach Your Local...
Part of Route 157 will be closed this week in Edwardsville
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on June 25 that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on eastbound Illinois 157 at American Legion Post #199 in Madison County, weather permitting, on July 3. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce...
Why are there no charges in Roadecker "Roe" Watts' death?
ALTON – It's been more than three weeks since the death of Roadecker "Roe" Watts on the morning of June 7 in Alton, and the case is still under investigation. The 68-year-old Watts died at his home amid "a domestic-related incident," according to Alton Police. When The Telegraph contacted...
ISP conducts violent crime suppression detail in the Metro East
The Illinois State Police conducted a violent crime suppression detail in Madison and St. Clair counties last weekend, focusing on East St. Louis and the surrounding communities. From June 20-22, they used intelligence and technology to target known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the area.
State’s Attorney Addresses Shelter Issue
MADISON COUNTY — Amid concerns expressed and questions asked by many, including those occurring earlier during the public comment segment of the Madison County Board’s most recent meeting, State’s Attorney Tom Haine presented his take on the complex scenario connected with The Salvation Army’s desires to seek grant money to support providing a shelter for the homeless.
Edwardsville Records 3.8 Percent Rate: Jersey and Calhoun Counties Maintain Steady 4.0% Unemployment Stats
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville has emerged as a standout in the latest May 2024 unemployment statistics, recording a 3.6 percent unemployment rate, a slight increase from 3.1 percent in May 2023. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in...
How a St. Louis-area man lived decades — and served a prison term — with a stolen identity
MADISON COUNTY — About a year after his release from prison, Dorynell Thompson found himself on Michigan Public Radio discussing his time behind bars and his newfound life as a free man. The Kalamazoo resident had served about 17 years for a 1996 federal drug distribution charge, but he...
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