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Programs like rental assistance, home repair and unemployment help are available from FEMA, City of St. Louis and Missouri Department of Labor.

CHICAGO — A spur-of-the-moment decision turned into a life-changing windfall for an Illinois Lottery player who won a cool $1 million on a $10 scratch-off ticket. “I was planning to buy a different scratch-off game,” said the lucky winner, who chose to remain anonymous under the nickname Wishing Fish . “But as I looked over the other options, this ticket stood out. It was as if my vision blocked out all the other tickets—this one was meant to be.” The winning scratch-off ticket, Ultimate Bonus Payout, was purchased at Jewel-Osco, located at 696 Northwest Hwy in Cary. As a reward for selling the winning ticket, the store will receive a $10,000 bonus—1% of the prize amount. The newly-minted millionaire recalled the unforgettable moment she realized she had won: “I was at home eating a chocolate bar with the song Money by Pink Floyd playing in the background. I scratched the last symbol and immediately FaceTimed my son, repeating

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Today on TAP: Both challenged American smugness, one with satire and the other with great journalism.

Retired real estate developer Robert Brinkmann contributed $202,000 to Kehoe during the most recent election cycle

Stephon Murphy, 29, of St. Louis County, pleaded guilty to selling drugs to an undercover police detective on four separate occasions from May through August 2024, and could face up to 20 years in prison.

Several people are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $14,000 worth of merchandise from stores inside the Plaza Frontenac shopping center earlier this month.

Cattle farms and feedlots in Missouri today are populated by cows that are a far cry from those that roamed pastures 80 or 90 years ago. Cattle back then were referred to as “buckle cows” – named that way because they only went about as high as a rancher’s belt buckle. But in the 1950s, […]

Iron Maiden has shared a statement mourning the death of the band's original singer, Paul Mario Day."We are deeply saddened that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s first ever vocalist back…

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Health care is an important topics to residents, especially as Missourians on average spend nearly $10,000 per year on personal health care. It leaves room to question: How does the state compare to the rest of the country when it comes to health care?

The news org Axios launched in 2017, just as the first Trump administration began, created by some ex-Politico folks, claiming that they would be “an antidote to this madness” and talking about how “the world needed smarter, more efficient coverage” of important news stories. The reality is that Axios launders rightwing talking points in ugly […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Yummy Donut Palace, a popular local bakery at 443 S. Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, IL, has remained closed since a fire in December 2024, with owner Akara Thap unable to resume operations due to an unresolved insurance claim involving a commercial fryer essential to the business. The fire forced the closure of the small business, and Thap has not received any income since. Thap said a new fryer, purchased shortly before the fire, is currently tied up in the insurance claim process, with no clear timeline for resolution. The cost to replace the fryer could be as high as $6,000, depending on the model. Josh Chavez, a community member, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist Thap in purchasing a new fryer. Chavez is collaborating with another local business owner, Emily Elliot, to raise funds. “The fact that such a necessary item is being withheld from them is deeply disturbing,” Chavez said in a message accompanying the fundraising effort. He encouraged

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A man was detained Wednesday morning after sneaking into the Carnahan Courthouse overnight, being escorted by deputies, and then attempting to reenter the building unauthorized, police say.

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is launching a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at preventing insurance companies from using socio-economic data – such as credit scores, zip codes and age – to charge Illinoisans higher auto insurance rates. As part of his “Driving Change” campaign, Giannoulias is seeking input from Illinoisans, asking them to share their stories about unfair and discriminatory ratemaking practices employed by auto insurance companies. Giannoulias launched the campaign today in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, joined by supporters including AARP Illinois and legislative sponsors State Senator Ram Villivalam (8th District – Chicago) and State Representative Rita Mayfield (60th District – Waukegan). “As Secretary of State, I strongly believe that an individual’s driving record should serve as the primary factor that’s analyzed when setting auto insurance rates,” Giannoulias

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SPRINGFIELD – The Amateur Trapshooting Association’s (ATA) Grand American championships , one of the premier events in shooting sports, returns to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta July 30 through Aug. 9. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) 1,600-acre World Shooting and Recreational Complex has hosted the Grand American since 2006. The largest and oldest shooting event of its kind, the event features more than 20 events and attracts more than 5,000 competitors and spectators from across the globe annually. The Grand has an estimated economic impact of $25 million to $30 million annually in southern Illinois. “We’re thrilled to welcome competitors, spectators, vendors and sponsors for the Grand American once again at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. “Hosting the Grand brings an economic boost to the region, increases exposure to trapshooting, and offers

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To the Editor: I am writing as a concerned resident of the 1st Ward regarding the persistent lack of support for our community’s youth by both our alderman and the Alton Park and Recreation Department. Year after year, we see budget allocations fall short — especially for parks and programs aimed at helping inner-city kids. These children deserve safe spaces to play, learn, and grow, yet time and again, promises are made and resources are not delivered. There is a glaring lack of after-school and summer activities in our area. Our parks have outdated equipment and neglected grounds, and too often I see kids with nowhere to go and nothing productive to do. For a city that claims to care about its future, the inaction is unacceptable. It is the responsibility of our ward’s representative to advocate for our neighborhood and fight for the resources our children need. We need someone who both listens to residents and takes tangible, visible steps to improve ou

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