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JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey will face off in the November election for Illinois Governor, with Pritzker seeking a third term and Bailey promising to focus on Chicago and lower costs.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the projected winner in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary. The race was called shortly after Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi conceded the race. “I am humbled and honored to stand before you tonight as your Democratic nominee for the United States Senate. We did it. Tonight, we showed what’s possible [...]

ST. LOUIS - Pre-frontal flurries/rain showers are evident on radar Wednesday morning, but a majority of these are having a hard time reaching the ground following the dry push of air we received on Sunday night. This light activity is expanding southeast and is expected to move through the region just after sunrise. Cloudy skies [...]

Hundreds of Franklin County residents attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday.  That meeting was moved to the gymnasium of Union High School to accommodate the anticipated interest.

A 65-year-old Spanish Lake man died in a fiery cargo plane crash at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. Investigators identified the pilot as Edward Ruhbeck, a former air traffic controller who crashed while attempting to return to the runway shortly after takeoff.

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate vehicle safety inspections for most cars and trucks across the state. The bill is now moving up to the Senate for a decision.

Illinois voters are heading to the polls to replace a generation of leaders, with six seats in the House and Senate open, and big money from AIPAC and the crypto industry flowing into the races.

A St. Louis man is charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Ferguson.

Crowds packed the streets of Dogtown on St. Patrick’s Day as one of St. Louis’ most beloved traditions returned, bringing waves of green, Irish pride and community spirit to the neighborhood.

An incarcerated woman died Monday morning at the St. Louis County Justice Center.

Transportation Security Administration agents at St. Louis Lambert International Airport are continuing to work without pay as the partial federal government shutdown reaches its 40th day. Despite the lack of paychecks, airport officials report that security operations and staffing levels have remained steady.

Every baseball season brings surprises, and the St. Louis Cardinals may already have one. Nelson Velázquez, a relatively quiet offseason addition, is making a a serious push for an Opening Day outfield job.

A cargo charter plane crashed shortly after takeoff early in the morning at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, killing the pilot, authorities said.

The Belleville Police Department continues to investigate two deaths that happened Sunday just hours apart. A 20-year-old man is now charged in the stabbing death of his grandpa, while investigators say an unrelated shooting death later in the day appeared to stem from prior relationship issues between two people.

Four people were arrested for a shooting this past weekend in Franklin County.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, the St. Louis-based retailer known for its kid-friendly stuffed animals, is expanding beyond its traditional storefronts with products now available at more than 1,500 Walmart stores nationwide.

Five‑time Grammy winner and hip‑hop icon Lil Wayne is bringing his 20 Years of Carter Classics Tour to the St. Louis area this summer.

More Missourians support overturning the 2024 voter-approved abortion amendment, according to newly released results from a SLU/YouGov poll.

The 2026 festival will take over Chicago's Grant Park between July 30 and Aug. 2.

A St. Charles man and woman are behind bars after an investigation revealed serious concerns about a toddler in their care, including repeated allegations of sexual abuse. Police say there could be additional victims and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.