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Drivers on old Route 66 will definitely want to stop and stretch their legs in Livingston, Illinois. It’s here where you’ll find the Pink Elephant, an antique mall that opened in 2005.

A proposal to replace the state individual income tax with expanded or increased sales taxes will be on the Aug. 4 ballot and voters will see the description written by lawmakers, a Cole County judge ruled Monday afternoon. The measure, the top legislative priority for Gov. Mike Kehoe, will appear on the ballot as Amendment […]

EDWARDSVILLE - About 550 Edwardsville High School graduates received their diplomas at a well-attended ceremony in Edwardsville, where school leaders and student speakers highlighted the Class of 2026’s achievements and their transition to life after high school. Edwardsville High School Principal Alex Fox said the class stood out for how it handled change during its time at the school, including leadership transitions, and said students rose to all expectations. “It is a group

The historic Annie Malone headquarters in north St. Louis is facing renewed challenges as it has been broken into for a third time, compounding damage from a May 16 tornado and winter's burst pipes. Thieves are targeting the vacant building, stealing valuable materials and hindering ongoing restoration efforts.

The DOJ has gone past bleeding talent. Now, it’s just bleeding whatever. It’s one thing to do a bit of MAGA swagger before a captive audience and walk out with a criminal indictment that contains no evidence of criminal activity. It’s quite another thing to present that case to a court, where you’ll have to […]

More than a year after two young brothers were shot and killed in St. Louis, community members are offering a new reward in hopes of generating new leads.

An appeal could be heard as soon as Thursday

WHAT: The Route 66 Jeep Run will bring Jeep enthusiasts from across the Midwest together on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a one-of-a-kind driving experience celebrating the 100th Anniversary of historic Route 66. Participants will travel one of seven themed routes covering the final 100 miles of Illinois Route 66, stopping at iconic attractions, restaurants, historic sites, and photo locations before ending in Downtown Granite City, Illinois, for a public Grand Finale Celebration featuring

Police found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds about 8 a.m. Monday.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Monday charged Christian Watkins, 23, of the 9700 block of Winkler Drive in St. Louis, in connection with a May 31, 2026, shooting on Sapphire Avenue that authorities said involved gunfire at a car and left a woman with a graze wound to the forehead while she was in bed. Watkins was charged June 1, 2026, with first-degree assault or attempt, unlawful use of a weapon — shoot at/from motor vehicle,

EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 announced late last week that the Class of 2026, made up of 275 seniors, has earned an astonishing $20 million in college scholarships because of the class's academic and career achievements. The East St. Louis School District said the class’s accomplishments include college, trade and technical school, military service, and career pathways as graduates prepare for their next steps. The announcement was made in a district

WOOD RIVER — Allison Layton of Wood River, a recent graduate of East Alton-Wood River High School, has enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard, according to her mother, Monica Layton. Layton holds the rank of E1, her mother said, as she begins her Army service time. Monica Layton said she was proud of her daughter’s decision. “I am proud and want to show her some love for her dedication to sacrifice and serve,” Monica Layton said. “I am so proud of her.”

Three officers were injured and a woman arrested Monday after a standoff that closed South Grand Boulevard, police said.

BELLEVILLE/O'FALLON - Several students from western Illinois high schools have received the annual ImpactLife Student Impact Award in O’Fallon and Belleville, recognizing their support of the region’s blood supply as donors, advocates, volunteers and blood drive coordinators at the end of the school year, when blood supplies typically decline. The Student Impact Award Program honors students who have supported the blood supply in a variety of ways. Recipients completed at least on