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Suspect Barricaded In Fosterburg Home Taken Into Custody

1 day 18 hours ago
FOSTERBURG — A suspect was taken into custody just after noon Thursday, April 2, 2026, after barricading inside a home in the 5000 block of Fosterburg Road, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido confirmed. Pulido confirmed the apprehension shortly after noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He said the roadway near the scene “will be opened shortly" when he commented. Pulido said the subject was involved in a domestic-related incident and made threats. Metro

Passenger shot, killed after north St. Louis crash; Man charged

1 day 19 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - A man has been charged after shooting and killing a woman after a vehicle crash Tuesday night in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 5100 block of Cote Brilliante in the city’s Kingsway West neighborhood. When officers arrived [...]
Nick Gladney

Missouri HR manager stole $100K over first 90 days: Charges

1 day 19 hours ago
A former HR manager in Jefferson County is accused of stealing more than $100,000 during her first 90 days on the job by creating fake employee aliases and routing payroll funds into multiple bank accounts, according to newly filed charges.
Joey Schneider

Gov. Pritzker Urges Congress to Provide Long-Term Market Certainty to Illinois Farmers

1 day 19 hours ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging for a swift passage of legislation to permanently allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline and bring long term certainty, as Trump’s tariffs and global instability are driving up costs and squeezing Illinois farmers. “Mounting pressure on the agriculture economy can be traced directly back to recent federal policy decisions,” wrote Governor JB Pritzker. “From the devastating effects

Daily Deal: Opusonix Pro Subscription

1 day 19 hours ago
Opusonix is the workflow-first platform built for music producers and engineers who are tired of endless email chains and scattered files. By centralizing feedback, versions, and tasks in one structured workspace, it helps you cut email traffic by up to 90% so you can focus more on creating and less on chasing approvals. From time-coded […]
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Multiple Statutory Sodomy, Rape Charges Issued Against Man

1 day 19 hours ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued 12 felony charges against James Mahoney, 66, of the 12400 block of Elaine Drive in St. Louis, alleging he repeatedly sexually assaulted a victim over a period spanning 2002 to 2011, authorities said. The charges were issued on Thursday, March 26, according to a statement dated April 2, 2026, from St. Louis County. Mahoney's charges are as follows: Five (5) counts - Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree –

GA Group & Capital Recovery Group To Manage Alton Steel's Online Auction Event

1 day 19 hours ago
ALTON - Alton Steel Inc. at 5 Cut Street in Alton has announced that bidding for the remaining assets of the 2,000,000 square foot steel mill will take place in an online auction. The bidding closes on April 8, 9, and 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time each day. A preview will take place on April 6-7-8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The auction will be managed by GA Group & Capital Recovery Group on behalf of Alton Steel. The assets featured in the auction are as follows:

Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general

1 day 20 hours ago
President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since [...]
Rebecca Beitsch

The Wedge Marks One-Year Anniversary With Events and Deals

1 day 20 hours ago
ALTON - The Wedge will mark its first anniversary in Alton, and they have a few events and deals prepared to celebrate. Throughout the month of April, there are several deals available for those who wish to utilize the building’s coworking and office spaces. On April 24, 2026, community members can also join a rooftop celebration with live music, networking opportunities and more. CEO Scot Heathman and Community Manager Stephanie Schrage can’t wait to bring the community

Budzinski Condemns President Trump Executive Order Targeting Vote-By-Mail

1 day 20 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order 14399, titled “ Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections .” The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Social Security Administration, to compile lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state and requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver ballots only to voters