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Illinois bill would name day for Charlie Kirk

2 months ago
A bill proposed in Illinois would name a day after Charlie Kirk. Sen. Neil Anderson of Andalusia filed Senate Bill 2694. The bill would amend the state Commemorative Dates Act to recognize September 10 as Charlie Kirk Day. Kirk was an Illinois native who founded the conservative youth outreach organization Turning Point USA. Kirk was [...]
Brian Weckerly

Illinois sheriffs look back on two years without cash bail

2 months ago
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Thursday marked two years since the end of cash bail in Illinois following the state Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the SAFE-T Act.  The rule means people arrested can no longer post a cash bond to be released before their trial. Instead, a judge decides if the person poses a risk [...]
Peter Hanson

Pep Zone: Webster Groves High School

2 months ago
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - Pep Zone returns as FOX 2's Ty Hawkins visits Webster Groves High School Friday morning to get a feel of the school spirit. While at the school, Hawkins spoke with students, teachers, and coaches ahead of their upcoming football game.
Nick Gladney

Teen hospitalized after overnight fire in Byrnes Mill

2 months ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO. - A teen was left hospitalized early Friday morning after being pulled from an overnight trailer fire in Byrnes Mill. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. on the 6800 block of Heatherwood Drive. Police say a trailer caught on fire and trapped a 15-year-old boy with autism inside. Officers attempted to [...]
Nick Gladney

Scattered rain and storm chances throughout the weekend, not as hot

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - After a dry, hot pattern that brought us eight straight days on 90+ temperatures, the weather is changing. It will be a bit unsettled for Friday, the weekend, and early next week, though no all day rain is expected. The occasional rain and dip and temperatures will be welcomed by many, but [...]
Angela Hutti

Air Force veteran sees hope in tornado recovery efforts

2 months ago
Four months after the May 16 tornado, Arthur Dunlap said he is finally seeing progress on the recovery efforts near his home. The Air Force veteran pleaded with city officials back in August to save his 63-year-old home, which was leaning.
Kamryn Mendoza