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A woman has admitted to stealing more than $100,000 in donations meant to help sick pets in the St. Louis region and using the money for personal expenses is now behind bars.

One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting Friday at an East St. Louis nightclub, according to Illinois State Police.

SPRINGFIELD – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will host the City of the Sun 5K trail run at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. The course will wind through woodlands and grasslands, including portions of Cahokia Mounds seldom seen by visitors. The race will take place rain or shine and will only be canceled in the event of lightning. The course is mostly level but includes sidewalks, gravel, grass and dirt trails that may be wet or muddy. Registration fees are $30 through Oct. 1, $35 beginning

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in August, down -0.2 percentage point from July, and up +0.4 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised July unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. Total nonfarm payrolls decreased over-the-month in August, down -4,400 (-0.1%) to 6,175,600. The July monthly change in payrolls

GLEN CARBON – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has secured $85,000 for the Glen Carbon Police Department to purchase body-worn cameras and other police equipment. “When the state requires local departments to have certain equipment, we should also be doing what we can to help communities cover those costs,” said Senator Harriss. “This $85,000 will help Glen Carbon meet those ongoing needs while keeping more of that expense off local taxpayers.” Mayor

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways throughout the upcoming months. As farmers travel between fields, sharing the road safely and being vigilant about your surroundings can help prevent crashes involving tractors and other farm equipment. ISP encourages motorists

BUNKER HILL - The Alton chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host a hunting-themed fundraiser to raise money for wetlands conservation. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, community members can stop by Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill for a day of raffles, silent auctions, games and more fun. A 30-gun raffle is the big draw, and a 1752 Alweld Marsh Tiller boat is up for grabs with only 250 raffle tickets to be sold. The goal, explained organizer Jim Steward, is to connect the communit