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Belleville family seeks answers in hit-and-run death investigation

1 month 3 weeks ago
The body of Aaron Lawary, 45, was found in a Belleville creek underneath an overpass near Highway 15 and South Illinois Street on February 12.  The Belleville Police Department reports that an autopsy’s preliminary findings indicate Lawary’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle.
Jeff Bernthal

Annie Malone May Day Parade evolves into community festival

1 month 3 weeks ago
Annie Malone Children and Family Services is switching its historic May Day celebration from its usual parade to a community festival and talent showcase in Downtown St. Louis. The change comes as the organization addresses high production costs and the one-year anniversary of a devastating tornado.
Kelley Hoskins

Uncle Bill's prepares to reopen under new ownership

1 month 3 weeks ago
You can’t solve all the world’s problems over a plate of pancakes; but it’s a delicious endeavor. And the conversation that comes out of that experience—sharing a meal with someone across from you—is memorable.
Patrick Clark

Storm destroys barn at Hootie's Rescue Haven in St. Clair

1 month 3 weeks ago
When powerful storms rolled through the St. Clair area around 3 a.m., the owners of Hootie's Rescue Haven woke to a loud boom and heavy rain, realizing strong winds had torn through their property. But it wasn’t until sunrise that they saw just how much damage the storm had caused.
Caroline Pettey

Hawley introduces bill to remove FDA approval for Mifepristone

1 month 3 weeks ago
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Wednesday unveiled legislation to remove Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the use of mifepristone to end pregnancies, a bill that has quickly gained the support of major anti-abortion groups. The legislation is an ambitious undertaking given the drug’s widespread use in the United States, where an estimated 7.5 [...]
Alexander Bolton

Illinois offers $15K down payment aid to first-time buyers

1 month 3 weeks ago
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker launched IHDAccess Home on Wednesday. It’s a new statewide program offering up to $15,000 to help first-time homebuyers cover down payments and closing costs. The initiative expands the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s mortgage options.
Kimberly Young