š± How Troy police pieced together late-night burglaries from scattered clues
Troy, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Troy! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Troy police pieced together late-night burglaries from scattered clues
- Which Troy-born sportswriter is joining Michael Jordan in Illinoisā Hall?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Troy man charged in one home, three vehicle burglaries (timestribunenews.com) ā Troy police have charged a local man in connection with a late-July home and multiple vehicle burglaries that targeted residents and allegedly involved stolen firearms and cannabis. Investigators used neighborhood and Tri-Township Park surveillance, a Circle K employeeās tip, and a search warrant on Troy Avenue to recover evidence and send the suspect to Madison County Jail pending further court action. 
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ā¢ Troy native, 1969 Triad High graduate Steve Porter inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame (timestribunenews.com) ā A Troy native and 1969 Triad High School graduate, Steve Porter, is being inducted into the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame after a 45-year career covering St. Louis-area sports. The longtime Alton Telegraph sports editor joins legends like Michael Jordan and Dick Butkus, adding to earlier honors from the IBCA and St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. Ā Ā Ā
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Glen Carbon
- Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois' Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrates first year (timestribunenews.com)
- Sens. Tracy, Harriss Legislation strengthening assisted living standards signed into law (timestribunenews.com)
- Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month: McGivney Star Isaac Wendler Caps Standout Season With All-State Selection (riverbender.com)
Edwardsville
- AJ's Mediterranean in Edwardsville IL earns rave review (thetelegraph.com)
- Twelve Students Graduate from SIUE's ERTC Water Quality Control Program (riverbender.com)
- Edwardsville bans east-side parking on Maple Street (theintelligencer.com)
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