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Illinois counties are seeking to secede from Chicago and Cook County to form a new state, and Indiana has introduced a bill to create a boundary adjustment commission to consider the possibility of merging the counties into Indiana.

Two St. Charles councilmembers are suing the city in what appears to be a dispute over selling 100 acres of land. 

Anger is boiling over as residents say city leaders have failed to keep up with the demands of a major snowstorm. Unsafe roads and a lack of clear communication have left many wondering if enough is being done.

Lois and Robert McClure are devastated over the December shooting that took the life of their son, Jason McClure. Police have released surveillance images of three potential subjects, which could help in solving the murder.

MetroLink services are set to temporarily change starting Thursday, Jan. 16 through Wednesday, Jan. 22.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Two women have been charged for allegedly giving too much cold medicine to 13-month-old Hezekiah Williams. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said preliminary findings from the boy's autopsy showed the child suffered "evidence of gross physical abuse and neglect. Forensic toxicology testing is still pending." Harwood said the infant's death is [...]

Missouri's new governor said he wants to cut the state's income tax, and a group of Republican lawmakers are working to make that possible. 

BELLEVILLE, Ill - Construction is just beginning for the Public Building Commission of St. Clair County for the $8.8 million new Animal Services Facility. Located at 1123 Comwest Parkway in Belleville, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. Funds from the PBC and the American Recovery Plan Act will finance [...]

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds [...]

The Ferguson Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an armed carjacking Wednesday.

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced a man who ran a refrigerant-based Ponzi scheme for almost a decade to 14 months in prison and ordered him to repay $287,000 to victims.

Jan. 15 marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the fight for civil rights and social justice.

All-session tickets for the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships are on sale to the public beginning Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. CT.

Durron Brown is in disbelief of his brother's passing after he received the call that his brother was walking down the street randomly firing off gunshots Monday.

It’s pretty common for streets to have salt residue from mid-to-late December through late March, but there are ways to combat the grime.

For over 15 months, B'Nai Amoona Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham has kept a visual reminder for his congregation of the conflict between both Israel and Hamas.

At least three St. Louis-area GameStop locations have closed doors this month as the retailer reportedly faces a wave of closures nationwide to start the new year.

A new roller coaster in Missouri ranked high on the top ten list to experience this year, according to USA Today.

Ten days since a strong winter storm slammed the St. Louis region, and five days since a second round of snow, some customers tell FOX 2 that they haven't received any mail deliveries.

Homicide detectives are investigating two deaths due to gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis.