The project plots every deed that contains a racist covenant or a clause forbidding the sale of property to Black individuals and those not of white descent.
Alton man faces home invasion, armed robbery charges
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE An Alton man has been charged with armed robbery and home invasion after a November robbery in the 800 block of Ridge Street.
Antonio M. Evans, 26, was charged Dec. 2 with armed robbery and home invasion, both Class X felonies. The charges were sealed until Wednesday, Feb. 17, because Evans was not in custody.
The case was presented by the Alton Police Department.
According to court documents, on Nov. 17 Evans, allegedly armed with a silver handgun, entered a home in the 800 block of Ridge Street in Alton while at least one person was there and stole $3,000 in cash.
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Wednesday snow brings challenges
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The first snowfall of 2021 brought its share of problems to motorists Wednesday. Hartford and Roxana firefighters responed to a crash between a semi-truck and a Chevy Trax that sent at least one person to the hospital at the intersection of Illinois 3 and Rand Avenue in Hartford. Agencies across the area reported many accidents without injuries, including one on Illinois 255 near Illinois 111. None of the injuries were considered serious in nature. Additional photos are online at thetelegraph.com. Show MoreShow Less
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At Martin Luther King Boulevard and Ridge Street in Alton, fire department paramedics worked in what looked like blizzard conditions as they loaded a patient for transport following a crash between a GMC pickup truck and a Toyota Prius. Show MoreShow Less