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St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off in Dogtown

2 years 5 months ago
The Ancient Order of Hibernians kicked off its 38th annual parade in the Dogtown neighborhood on Friday, recognizing and honoring a tradition that began in St. Louis over 200 years ago.
Kelley Hoskins

Missouri's 'Must Visit' restaurant is in St. Louis

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A financial news website known for publishing quirky lists is back at it again. This time, 24/7 Wall Street is naming, The One Must-Visit Restaurant in Every State. They may have gotten Missouri's right. You probably know this place well if you're from St. Louis. They used resources like Yelp and Trip [...]
Joe Millitzer

Illinois prison guard sentenced for inmate beating death

2 years 5 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- A former correctional officer at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, Ill., was sentenced Thursday for beating an inmate to death in 2018. According to a United States Attorney’s Office press release, 31-year-old Alex Banta was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release [...]
Sean Lisitza

Hospital dresses up newborns as 'Cute clovers' for St. Patrick's Day

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- The newborns at St. Luke’s Hospital are wearing green for St. Patrick's Day. These "cute clovers" are from the Birth Care Suite and Special Care Nursery. The hospital is known for dressing babies up for holidays and special occasions. They have been doing it since 1997. The costumes are made by nurses [...]
Joe Millitzer

Illinois lawmakers push for laws to combat fentanyl epidemic

2 years 5 months ago
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– It's a growing problem that is showing no signs of slowing down. State lawmakers said fentanyl-related overdoses are spiking throughout the nation, the state, and it's trickling down to Central Illinois communities. The spiking concern, which is claiming numerous lives, is prompting legislation on the state level. Lawmakers said laced narcotics are [...]
Darronté Matthews