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Pedestrian Dies After Train Strike Near Godfrey Crossing

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GODFREY — A pedestrian died early Saturday after being struck by a train in Godfrey, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office was called to the scene at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, after a person was struck by a train, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said. Pulido said a preliminary investigation found that the train had just crossed the Tolle Lane railroad crossing when, about one-third of a mile beyond it,

Major Case Squad Investigates Fatal Shooting Of 17-year-old In Cahokia Heights

1 day 8 hours ago
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the request of Cahokia Heights Police Chief Thomas Trice after officers responding to a report of shots fired found two juveniles shot in the 800 block of Saint William Drive in Cahokia Heights, St. Clair County. Officers with the Cahokia Heights Police Department responded at approximately 1:35 a.m. Sept. 5, 2026. A 17-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, and a 16-year-old