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Madison County’s law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will operate a drop-off site for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday in Edwardsville.

Raykel Thompson, 25, was shot early Saturday near her home.

The unidentified victim was shot to death before 9 p.m. Monday in the 9200 block of Worlds Fair Drive.

Federal immigration officials told U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis that no agents have violated internal use-of-force policies in clashes with protesters, nor had any been disciplined for it.

Headlines from the Oct. 21, 1925, front page include: 6-year-old boy killed by police patrol auto

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Since the federal government shutdown on Oct. 1, these have been the major impacts in the St. Louis area.

How did tacos become popular? "Technology plus organization plus broad social acceptance across classes, and all of that happened in the '20s."

Delays continue to push back a previously targeted opening in O'Fallon, Illinois, in spring 2026. The Glen Carbon location has also faced delays.

The pool consisted of 100 potential jurors who were called for selection. The process concluded just before 5 p.m. Monday, with a jury and three alternates chosen.

On Oct. 21, 1869, delegates from 17 states gathered in the St. Louis Mercantile Library, at Broadway and Locust Street, for the National Capital Removal Convention.

Eardley, Vernon — Edwardsville, IL

Vernon Eardley, 82, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on October 16, 2025. Vern served as President/CEO of the Korte Company for many years. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville. Family…

Age 77 of Saint Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Sunday, October 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles L. Hendricks; dearest mom of Gary (Deborah), Bill (Kathy), Bob (Linda) and Chuck (Lisa) Hendricks; dear grandma and great grandma.

Pellegrini, Barbara E. (nee Ward) passed away on Sunday 10/19/2025. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. VIS 10/22 4-8pm Hoffmeister Colonial. Funeral 10/23 10am St. Ambrose. Interment Jefferson Barracks. www.hoffmeistercolonial.com 314-832-7770

Mark A. Turken passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in California surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of Melissa Turken; cherished father of Kim Miller, Tami Sunshine (Brian), and David Turken (Kristina); dear grandfather to Caroline Miller Popdan…

Construction is set to begin this spring on the "Boulders at Southpointe" apartment complex, which will include six three-story apartment buildings.

The state said it would be inappropriate for the high court to get involved at this stage, where a district court’s decision has yet to be decided on appeal.

The trial site is in Peoria at the urging of Sean Grayson’s lawyers, who argued their client couldn’t get a fair trial in Springfield amid extensive coverage of the killing.