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ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Metropolitan Police on Monday, May 18, 2026, identified a man whose body was pulled from the Mississippi River last week as 20-year-old Antonio Arellano-Banda, 20. Arellano-Band's body was discovered along the riverbanks in the Carondelet neighborhood. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed Monday morning, May 18, 2026, that Arellano-Banda was the victim recovered after officials were called Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to the area of South Broadway

The beginning of the week is bringing heavy rains and strong winds into the St. Louis area.

Arraignments have been scheduled for three people from Colorado accused of traveling to St. Charles County and stealing thousands in makeup products from pharmacies.

A bill that would raise the interstate speed limit to 75 miles per hour is headed to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe for his final approval.

GODFREY – A Jerseyville resident accused of stealing hardwood flooring and more from an unfinished Godfrey home faces felony charges in Jersey County. Keith S. Ward, 41, of Jerseyville, was charged on May 11, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of burglary and a Class 3 felony count of theft. Ward allegedly knowingly entered a residence on State Highway 3 in Godfrey without legal authority which was under construction at the time of the offense on May 5, 2026, when he reportedly intended

The ballots have been finally opened, revealing a long-awaited 11-3 vote in favor of unionization.

JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community High School has released the full list of recent graduates from the JCHS Class of 2026: John David Adams III Gerson Junior Alejo Josselyn Ann Allen Morgan Victoria Allen Makayla Kathleen Allison Julia De Souza Almeida Katy Dianne Arnold Clifford Henry Baldwin Zoey Jean Barnett Abigail Leigh Behl Justin Hunter Bell Haley Elizabeth Belt Ethan Thomas Benner Kyler Ethan Bick Matthew Austin Bishop Adrian Jaylynn Blasa Clark Birk Blasa Madalyn

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed Monday morning the identity of the victim that was pulled from the Mississippi River last week. Police say the victim was identified as Antonio Arellano-Banda. He was 20. Officials were called to the area of South Broadway along the Mississippi River on May 13. According [...]

Roughly two hours into the meeting, more than 50 people had testified, and dozens more had signed up to speak.

EDWARDSVILLE – At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education, Sinan Onal, PhD, chair of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Industrial Engineering Department is helping lead the conversation on how universities can rethink teaching and learning in the AI era. Onal has been selected as one of 14 fellows in the inaugural Illinois Innovation Network Fellows Program , a new initiative connecting faculty leaders from 12 public universities across

The storms will be capable of producing quarter-sized hail, 60 mph winds and weak tornados.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame through June 1. “The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame recognizes remarkable older adults who continue to inspire growth, connection, and purpose at every stage of life," said IDoA Acting Director Mary Killough. "Please consider nominating someone you know for this meaningful award.” Each year, four older adults are inducted into

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Duckworth (D-IL) announced the release of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega from ICE detention after the Senator personally called U.S. Department of Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullen this week advocating on Ms. Rivera Ortega’s behalf. Duckworth’s call comes after Ms. Rivera Ortega—wife of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano—was arrested and detained by ICE during a routine immigration

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. According to the EPA’s own assessment, EtO is a known human carcinogen and among the most toxic pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. “When new scientific research concluded that EtO is far more harmful than previously

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a series of high-profile emergency evacuations over the last year, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)—authors of the EVAC Act in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 —today called on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford to provide a status update on the implementation of the Senators’ legislation. As our nation continues to see more emergency evacuations failing to meet federal safety

Behold this utter bullshit, uttered by the Trump administration’s “border czar” Tom Homan: White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday he’s “sure” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have detained U.S. citizens, “but we don’t deport them.” Homan told reporters outside the White House that U.S. citizens have “nothing to fear.” “We deport people […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) grilled Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper about the Trump Administration’s lack of strategy and clear end state in its illegal war against Iran, setting us up for a forever war at great cost to our servicemembers and the American people. Through a series of questions at today’s U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, Duckworth pressed Admiral Cooper

  Stages St. Louis will delight audiences this summer with its first-ever mainstage production of the hilarious and off-beat musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, playing May 29 to June 28, 2026, at The Ross Family Theatre inside the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. Purchase tickets online at www.StagesStLouis.org or […]

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A body recovered from the Mississippi River near South Broadway on May 13, 2026 has been identified as the body of missing 20-year-old Antonio Arellano-Banda.

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The victims, ages 17 and 19, were dropped off at hospital after being shot in the leg. Police said they were stable.