Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill.
In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all.
Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to approve the bill. Just before noon Wednesday the Illinois House voted 60-50 to approve the bill. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.
Wood River bar deemed unsafe
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Authorities stand outside The Stallion bar in Wood River. After a search warrant was executed at the business on Wednesday, the structure was deemed inhabitable.
WOOD RIVER City officials on Wednesday closed The Stallion bar in Wood River, after deeming the building unsafe.
Wood River and Alton police executed a search warrant at the business at 53 W. Ferguson Ave., Wood River, after a drug investigation by the Alton Police Drug Unit. Two people were taken into custody as a result of the search warrant, according to Wood River authorities.