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Illinois gun owners soon will be required to take additional steps to store their weapons. Also, police must now trace ownership of any firearm found at a crime scene.

After nearly 10 weeks, an autopsy has been finished for the death of 3-year-old Conrad Ashcraft.

The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium on July 28, 29 and 30.

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For the next three weeks, the Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for public input as part of its $6 million study of the rural Southwestern Illinois Expressway in Randolph, Monroe, Perry, and Jackson counties.

Dozens of St. Louis firefighters showed up at a bench trial that began Monday, hoping to be paid for promotions they earned.

From weekend rescues to widespread damage, the small town of Elsberry is making a recovery.

Police said a suspect turned himself in to police, along with a firearm, shortly after the incident.

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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A state representative from northwest Missouri is eying a senate seat once held by her husband.

Clayton Police arrested a minor connected to the city's first armed robbery this year.

Valve Corporation recently came under pressure from payment processors to purge Steam, the popular PC gaming storefront, of “certain kinds of adult-only content.” The news rippled across tech and gaming news media, even for adult entertainment industry journalists like myself. But if it weren’t for the reporting of Ana Valens (which Vice then deleted) then we […]

JERSEYVILLE – A man from Chesterfield has been released from custody after being charged with firing a weapon during an aggravated assault in Jersey County. Lucas A. Brown, 33, of Chesterfield, Ill., was charged on July 21, 2025 with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault/discharge firearm, both Class 4 felonies. On July 19, 2025, Brown allegedly discharged a firearm in a reckless manner near the victim’s bedroom window, endangering the victim’s bodily safety and causing them to fear for their life, according to charging documents. A Pretrial Release Order was later filed, granting Brown release from custody pending trial. Under the conditions of his release, Brown has been ordered to have no contact or communication with the victim in this case and cannot leave the State of Illinois without court permission. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police, is introducing updated security measures to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. The following items will not be allowed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds and will be confiscated if found: Firearms (concealed carry is prohibited ) Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to knives, pepper spray, stun guns, brass knuckles, batons, bats) Illegal substances Drones or laser pointers Fireworks or flammable materials Grandstand Security Additional measures are being implemented at the Grandstand to maintain a safe environment for event attendees and entertainers. Metal Detectors & Bag Checks New this year are metal detectors and bag checks at all Grandstand entrances. No backpacks, duffle bags or bags/purses larger than 14"x8" are allowed into the Grandstand. Tickets If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tickets to your Ticketmaster

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Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Join the Edwardsville Municipal Concert Band for an evening of music on Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 PM at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. This week’s concert, Color My World, highlights how composers use musical color to paint vivid scenes—from the shimmering hues of Brian Balmages’ Rippling Watercolors to the dramatic contrasts of Clare Grundman’s The Blue and the Gray. Selections will include Palette by Randall Standridge, The Blues! by Sammy Nestico, Black Canyon of the Gunnison by Frank Erickson, and Alfred Reed’s arrangement of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. The program also features patriotic favorites like Sousa’s The Black Horse Troop and a nostalgic nod to Disney with Heigh Ho from Snow White. The band is honored to welcome Maestro Shane Williams as guest conductor for the evening. Williams is the Director of Instrumental Ensembles at Missouri Baptist University and is currently in his 11th season as conductor of the

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