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St. Louis police arrested a man and woman Sunday evening for participating in a street takeover in the city’s Near North Riverfront neighborhood.

ALTON - Sam Roberts, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Reserve sergeant major and owner of Roberts Motors, served as grand marshal of the Alton Memorial Day Parade, an honor parade organizers said was in recognition of his military service and commitment to the community. Parade Chairman Greg Erler said the committee “unanimously and enthusiastically” wanted to honor Roberts for “his service to our country and unwavering commitment to our community.” Steve Schwartz, a spokesperson

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Grammy award-winning artist will perform a surprise show in Champaign Monday evening -- and the announcement led to a massive rush of fans lining up to purchase tickets on Memorial Day. You may have heard of Phoebe Bridgers from her songs "Scott Street," "Waiting Room," and "Motion Sickness." Or, maybe [...]

A quiet Memorial Day turned chaotic for residents on Sherman Park Drive in St. Charles after a loud explosion sparked a fast-moving condo fire that displaced multiple neighbors Monday afternoon.

ALTON - A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber flown by pilots Mike Marino and Charlie Bramstedt passed over the Alton Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, marked what organizers said was the first time a B-25 had appeared over the event. The flyover featured a North American B-25 Mitchell, a twin-engine American medium bomber produced during World War II and named after airpower pioneer Gen. Billy Mitchell. The aircraft served in every theater of the war and is known for its

ALTON — Rayna Raglin, an Alton senior who won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, was celebrated Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Alton Memorial Day Parade. Raglin was smiling throughout the parade, with thousands in attendance in Alton. The recognition came two days after she won the 100 and 200 meters and placed eighth in the 400 at the IHSA Class 3A Girls State Track and Field Meet on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field in Charleston.

ALTON — The 159th consecutive Alton Memorial Day Parade drew an estimated 60 to 70 entries Monday, May 25, 2026, with organizers highlighting a first-time flyover, returning longtime groups, and several new entrants as standout features of this year's event. “It was a great parade,” Steve Schwartz, a spokesperson for the Memorial Day Parade, said. Schwartz said the commemorative flyover was a first for the parade and one of the day’s most notable moments. He identified

The Bank of America Plaza in downtown St. Louis is headed to auction this summer, following years of pressure on the central business district's office market.

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School orchestra students and Orchestra Director Victoria Voumard performed Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Edwardsville Symphony Side-By-Side Concert on the Stage by the Downtown Edwardsville Library in Edwardsville. Voumard said the concert featured Edwardsville High School students performing alongside the Edwardsville Symphony. Voumard said the students and director delivered “a sensational performance” during the event Sunday night. The

Evelyn McDaniel, 65, faces charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She was being held in custody without bail, according to court records.

The national unemployment rate was 4.3% for the same period, underscoring a gap between Illinois and the broader U.S. labor market.