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Following the tragic death of a former Alton K9, State Sen. Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has filed legislation to enhance legal protections for those who intentionally harm working K9 animals.

Following Ian McColl’s departure, Sunderland needed some leadership from the top as some important bridge building took place ...