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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in September, down -0.1 percentage point from August, and up +0.1 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised August unemployment rate was 4.7 percent. Total nonfarm payrolls decreased over-the-month in September, down -7,200 (0.1%) to 6,164,500. The August monthly change in

Kemeric Winston says he’s hearing from police they may be close to identifying who shot him on the interstate five years ago.  

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says her office is now taking on Temu and TikTok, two companies she says are putting consumers, especially children, at risk.

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Pope Leo XIV’s recent lung cancer diagnosis and surgery are drawing attention to the importance of early detection and the need for people at increased risk to talk with their doctors about screening. Although the diagnosis has raised concerns about the pontiff’s health, medical experts say there is an important takeaway for the public: Lung cancer does not always cause symptoms in its early stages but finding it before it spreads can significantly improve a person’s chances

The rest of the 2026 football season for one St. Louis high school football team has been canceled as the district investigates reports of "seriously inappropriate behavioral and physical conduct."

Robert Murray Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of Nicole Coleman, 36, on Dec. 27, 2023, at Coleman's house on Lexington Avenue in Velda City.

It's true: Antonio Banderas will star alongside Nicolas Cage in True Detective season 5.HBO confirmed the casting news for its upcoming season of the anthology series in a post on Instagram…

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St. Louis — The American Cancer Society is inviting the community to come together this weekend for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of St. Louis, an event dedicated to supporting those impacted by breast cancer and honoring the lives of those lost to the disease. Elaina Huffman, American Cancer Society Director of Market [...]

Two people are in custody in connection with a teenage girl's death Wednesday evening on Interstate 170 near Overland. Investigators say the victim was found with a gunshot wound after a crash.

EDWARDSVILLE — Determination, perseverance and the pursuit of brighter futures took center stage Thursday as Madison County Employment and Training recognized individuals, businesses and community partners making a difference in the local workforce. The recognition ceremony celebrated individuals who overcame challenges to achieve educational and career goals, along with employers and organizations helping create opportunities throughout Madison County. Madison County Employment and Training

ROXANA - Roxana’s girls cross country team won its second consecutive Madison County small-school championship Oct. 6, 2026, at Alton High School, with five runners earning medals and all-county honors. Gianna Stassi led the Shells, winning the individual county championship in 19 minutes, 58.1 seconds. Elizabeth Clouse placed third in 20:55.8, and Savannah Cline finished seventh in 21:36.9. Bailey Schallenberg-Decker took 10th in 22:16.6, followed by Leah Newton in 11th at 22:35.9. The

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Police say they are conducting interviews regarding the shooting of Alyssa Wilson, 17, on Wednesday night in Overland.

COLLINSVILLE — A 40-year-old Collinsville man faces attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges after police investigators presented the case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Stephen R. Vasser II was charged in connection with offenses committed Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. The state’s attorney’s office reviewed the facts presented by Collinsville Police Department investigators before filing the charges. Thes