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Daily Deal: The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle featuring Databricks

18 hours 1 minute ago
The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle has 7 online courses designed to help learners build skills that align directly with industry expectations. The focus is on practical tools and languages used by data professionals: Python for programming, Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation, foundational certification prep and specialized work with Databricks, an industry-standard platform for data engineering […]
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Before the Leaves Fall

18 hours 23 minutes ago
A warm breeze carried the smell of charcoal and burgers from one Midwestern backyard to the next. The late-summer sun was shining, and the notion of an additional day offโ€ฆ

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St. Louis Detectives Probe Violent Four-Day Stretch Over Labor Day Weekend

18 hours 28 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - A man in his 60s was found shot to death inside a wrecked vehicle early Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in the Mark Twain neighborhood, where homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, authorities said. Officers received a shooting call just before 12:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of Geraldine. When they arrived, they found the vehicle with the man inside. EMS responded and pronounced him dead at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. The case was

Fatal Pedestrian Struck Investigation Underway

18 hours 31 minutes ago
EARTH CITY, Mo. — An adult male was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday night in the 13800 block of Rider Trail North in Earth City, where St. Louis County Police are investigating the fatal incident. The deceased has been identified as Paul Roberts, 63 years of age, of the 500 block of South 2 nd Street, St. Charles, MO. 63301. St. Louis County Police officers from the Central County Precinct responded at approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, to a call for service for

IDNR To Accept Bids For 2027-2031 Agriculture Leases

18 hours 48 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for about 40 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2027-2031. IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites owned or managed by the agency. The leases developed under this program will promote ecologically sound agricultural practices to improve soil health, minimize soil erosion, improve water quality and reduce

Vehicle Fire Fuels St. Louis Street Takeover Probe

18 hours 50 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS — District 1 detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying several people and vehicles connected to a street takeover early Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Gravois Avenue and Morgan Ford Road in the city’s Bevo neighborhood, where police said a vehicle was set on fire. Police said several incidents occurred during the street takeover, including reckless driving, a vehicle fire, medics held at gunpoint

Senator Harriss Secures $40,000 for East Alton Police and Fire Equipment

18 hours 57 minutes ago
EAST ALTON – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000 in state funding to help the Village of East Alton purchase new equipment for its police and fire departments. “Our police officers and firefighters put themselves on the line every day to keep our communities safe, and they deserve to have the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said Senator Harriss . “I’m proud to bring these dollars back to Eas

Illinois Comptroller Urges Lawmakers To Make The Mishandling Of Human Remains A Crime

19 hours 3 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza today urged state lawmakers to make the mishandling of human remains a felony with prison time. In an opinion published today in the Chicago Tribune, Mendoza proposes a range of death care industry regulatory reforms. She writes, “Without criminal consequences, operators who profit from desecrating the dead have nothing to fear. A $10,000 fine is not a deterrent. We will not deter this conduct until we treat it with the ful

Illinois American Water Annual Maintenance Program Includes Flushing Mains, Fire Hydrants And Temporary Water Treatment Change In Alton

19 hours 8 minutes ago
ALTON — On Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, Illinois American Water will begin its annual maintenance program in the Alton water system that includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary change in water treatment. This annual maintenance work supports continued delivery of water and fire protection to homes and businesses. The maintenance program will continue through Oct. 5. WATER MAIN AND FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING Flushing the water system and checking hydrants, in suppor

Eastgate Plaza Cleared After Disorderly Crowd

19 hours 14 minutes ago
EAST ALTON - A fight outside of an East Alton bar brought police from multiple agencies to Eastgate Plaza around 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, where officers worked to clear a large, disorderly crowd, East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike said. Golike said the bar was hosting an event that “ended poorly.” He said there was “a fight and a large crowd” and “a lot of disorderly stuff.” East Alton Police requested assistance because of the crowd's size, Golike