Brad Choat

A union steelworker died Saturday at the U.S. Steel mill in Granite City. The company issued a statement that says, "There are no words that can capture the grief we feel for our colleague and their family, friends, and co-workers." It goes on to say that the company will cooperate fully with all investigations into the matter. A steelworkers union official says they were told the death happened due to a high-voltage flash in the cold mill part of the facility.

Jerseyville Police say there’s no known threat to the community, after a body was found late Friday morning in a field. Officers were called to Blue Bird Lane just before noon and spotted the deceased person. Investigators say foul play is not suspected. Jersey County sheriff’s deputies and Illinois State Police assisted in processing the scene. Jerseyville Police say the name of the person will not be released until family members are notified and an autopsy conducted.

The Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville Photo by Daniel Schattnik Keith Sanders should find out today (Monday) how long he’ll have to spend in prison for the shooting death of a 13-year-old Alton girl. A Madison County jury found the 25-year-old Sanders guilty of first-degree murder, back in January. The crime took place in February 20-24. Sanders is one of five defendants being prosecuted in the case. Investigators identified him as the “shot-caller” who encouraged those who pulled triggers.