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ST. LOUIS – United States District Court Judge Stephen R. Clark accepted a plea of guilty from Ronald Scott on January 27, 2022, for knowingly robbing a commercial establishment and knowingly brandishing a firearm in furtherance of that crime. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Missouri previously indicted Scott in August 2020. Judge Clark set sentencing for May 10, 2022 . According to the plea agreement, on September 18, 2019, Scott and his co-defendant robbed the McDonald's Restaurant located at 1119 North Tucker, Saint Louis, Missouri, within the Eastern District of Missouri. Scott, a former employee from this McDonald’s location, brandished a pistol in commission of the robbery. Both suspects were wearing masks and one was wearing a grey backpack. Scott and his co-defendant left the McDonald's in a silver Chevrolet Impala. A few days after the armed robbery, the silver Chevrolet Impala was stopped by St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers. Officers

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SPRINGFIELD – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2021, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, this form is necessary for individuals who received state or federal UI benefits. This includes claimants who received regular UI benefits and/or benefits under the expired federal pandemic relief programs, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Lost Wages Assistance (LWA), Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC), and state Extended Benefits (EB). Claimants who opted to receive their 1099-G tax form electronically have received an email notification with instructions to access the form from

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The pick-your-own family farms and retail operations in Metro East plans to add two new cider-themed attractions this spring at its site in Belleville.

Despite credit upgrades and higher-than-expected revenue, however, Illinois still faces massive pension debts and other long-term fiscal challenges.

EDWARDSVILLE – Town and Country Bank is pleased to announce that Clair Crider has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Originator in Edwardsville. Previously serving as a Mortgage Loan Assistant, Clair is eager to continue helping clients throughout the Metro East with all of their purchasing and refinancing needs. “We are so excited to see Clair grow and excel in her new role as our latest Mortgage Loan Originator. Her professional experience in mortgage servicing and sales will be instrumental to Town and Country Bank’s mortgage division and homebuyers alike. I know she has the expertise to build impactful relationships with customers, providing them with exceptional service when meeting their unique financial needs,” said Cass Wolfenberger, President and CEO of Town and Country Banc Mortgage Services. “I am here to make the home-buying or refinancing experience for customers as easy and hassle-free as possible. My knowledge of loan programs and available grant

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The Crown Food Mart on 1441 Kingshighway was completely destroyed.

As winter grips St. Louis in its snowstorm clutches, we can only dream of spring – and Eckert’s Farm is giving us something to look forward to. Fresh off a successful hard cider launch last spring, the farm plans to open two separate spaces where you can enjoy some cider-flavored goodies.…

The subject of a recent I-Team report was arrested Thursday on charges that he is again targeting someone in the St. Louis area.

ST. LOUIS – A Wildwood man has become a TikTok sensation for his tailgating skills and Tuesday, February 1, he will be featured on the Rachael Ray show. Rod Herrenbruck, known on TikTok as @tailgatingwithrod, just got back from Kansas City Monday morning after cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead last night. While [...]

Scammers are taking advantage of a new initiative by Ameren to install smart meters.

Today on TAP: The idea of pardoning January 6 insurrectionists will split Republicans, scare off voters.

The Steve Miller Band will travel from "Swingtown" to Sin City this spring to play a two-show engagement at Las Vegas' Venetian Resort on May 13 and 14. Tickets for…

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ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging people to stay off the roads if at all possible during the ice and snow forecasted for later this week. They are suggesting you use extra caution and anticipate slower travel times between Tuesday night and the end of the week. “This is a potentially [...]

Georgia woman bought portrait of young boy that bears inscription "G. Scifferdecker, St. Louis, 1755." Readers weighed in with clues about its origin.

The deal, the latest in a string of transactions involving downtown St. Louis office buildings, is part of the buyers' strategy to target buildings with only one tenant.

Our Love Story: The Couple: James Morrissey & Helen Crause from Godfrey Date Met/Started Dating: May 14, 2020 Briefly Describe First Date: Because of the Pandemic, we ordered pizza from Roma’s and drove out to pick it up. Then drove back to Jim’s home and had pizza and wine. Date Married: October 23, 2021 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: Going to the movies, watching sports on tv, and going out to eat. Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Life is too short. Always share your love with each other. Listen to each other. Never any cross words. Be happy.

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Aaron Brooks has been a starter in the KBO for the past two seasons.