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Christmas decorations vandalized in St. James

1 day 20 hours ago
Several Christmas displays along train tracks in St. James were destroyed late Friday night, according to police. The displays were created and donated by local businesses and organizations as part of the community’s yearly holiday tradition.
Alex Barton

Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges

1 day 20 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Immigrants living in Illinois, among the states hit hardest by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, are now shielded from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses and day cares under a law Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesday. The law, which takes effect immediately, also provides legal steps for people whose [...]
JOHN O'CONNOR, Associated Press

7-year-old patient receives dream vacation from nonprofit

1 day 21 hours ago
7-year-old Ranken Jordan pediatric patient Bennett Dieckhaus received a life-changing surprise Tuesday morning. He was presented with an all-expenses-paid vacation to Orlando, Fla., courtesy of national nonprofit Baking Memories 4 Kids.
Kimberly Young

Illinois libraries required to carry Narcan next year

1 day 22 hours ago
Starting on the first day of 2026, all public libraries in Illinois will be required to keep an opioid overdose reversal drug, such as naloxone (Narcan) on hand at all times and have at least one staff member present during work hours who is trained to use it.
Caroline Pettey

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1 day 22 hours ago
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Varkita Quinn

St. Louis native Jeremiyah Love among Heisman finalists

2 days ago
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football.
Associated Press

Brief warmup Tuesday before temperatures drop Wednesday

2 days 5 hours ago
ST. LOUIS — The region is headed for a welcomed break from the cold Tuesday, with temperatures climbing not only above-seasonal averages but also by nearly 20 F from Monday. Winds have shifted out of the southwest as of the morning, which will aid with the brief, mild temperatures Tuesday. However, this is short-lived. Another [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick