Belleville

A group founded by former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger has come out against stationing military personnel at polling places during elections. The organization argues that troops should not be deployed at voting sites, a stance reported by outlets including the Belleville News-Democrat and Yahoo News. The position adds to ongoing debate in the United States over the role of the military in civilian election administration.

A man originally from Belleville, Illinois is campaigning on behalf of his uncle, who is serving a prison sentence for a murder the family insists he did not commit. The relative is working to draw attention to the case and push for a review of the conviction, saying the evidence points to his uncle's innocence.