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"I'm just beyond sick of hearing about kids picking up guns and shooting themselves or another child. Parents must be held accountable," said MaryAnn Jackson.

The steep descent was "likely an intentional action by the pilot, but for reasons that could not be determined," investigators said.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department announced today that it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remind motorists to “Drop It and Drive.” April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and motorists can expect to see increased patrols and enforcement zones during the entire month. “Texting while driving puts everyone on the road at risk by distracting a driver visually, manually and cognitively,” said Lt. Barry Jones. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re working to increase awareness of these dangers and encourage all motorists to give driving their full attention.” At a time when traffic fatalities are on the rise in Illinois and across the country, Lt. Jones said the Edwardsville Police Department is committed to reducing the traffic crashes caused by distractions like texting or talking on a cell

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After a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by his brother Tuesday night, the boy’s aunt told officers she was to blame for the his death.

The move comes after the local retailer, with ties to the region that date back to 1951, acquired a much-larger competitor that has operations where it's moving.

In response to news that St. Louis County is reconsidering its approach to minority inclusion contract goals, an executive at Clayco says the company would like to open a solutions-minded dialogue with the concerned parties.

If we want to attract businesses and talent to St. Louis and retain the younger generation in our region, we need to communicate what we’re doing and why we’re relevant. And we need to do it consistently, writes Tim Leon of St. Louis-based Geile/Leon Marketing Communications.

Advance STL is a year-long project designed to facilitate conversation on some of the region's biggest, most pressing challenges, writes Business Journal Publisher Robert Bobroff.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is promoting the benefits in planting vegetable gardens. April is both National Garden Month and Stress Awareness Month and officials say what better way is there to promote both growing nourishment for your body and your mind. “Planting a vegetable garden is both rewarding and relaxing,” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. “Although the goal is to produce plants and eat healthier, it also reduces stress.” Prenzler said it does not matter if someone lives on one acre of land or keeps a few pots on a patio. “It shouldn’t matter where you dig in the dirt,” he said. “Just dig! You can work in a garden by yourself or with others in a community garden. “No matter what, nothing tastes better than something you’ve grown yourself.” Prenzler said the county contributes $50,000 in annual funding to the University of Illinois Extension office, which serves Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties an

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Underlying the St. Louis region's struggles with attracting and retaining talent is another fundamental issue: The metro area continues to lose population. Here's a look at how St. Louis compares with other metros.

The Missouri House overwhelmingly rejected a proposed congressional map drawn by the state Senate Thursday, once again asking for a conference committee to negotiate a compromise. On Wednesday, the Senate’s conservative caucus threatened to upend the chamber unless it rejected the House’s original offer to go to conference. They wanted the House to approve the […]

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Late last year, a coordinated messaging campaign emerged on the anniversary of the repeal of net neutrality. Numerous pundits and right-wing news outlets all simultaneously issued reports on the same day claiming that because the Internet hadn’t exploded in a rainbow, that the FCC’s extremely unpopular 2017 decision to gut oversight of predatory telecom monopolies […]

The architect and developer that purchased a mostly vacant building in downtown St. Louis is planning to rehabilitate the historic structure as a hotel.

A Missouri Senator is looking to send the state revenue surplus back to taxpayers.

Korra Watt, 8, and Keira Watt Freeman, 11, lead the Better Family Life Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble into the auditorium for a tribute to well-known poet, writer, and civil rights activist Alice Windom Saturday, Mar. 26. The event took place…

As Deep Purple prepares to launch a major European tour in late May, the band has announced that longtime guitarist Steve Morse "will be taking a temporary hiatus" from the…

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Winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Saxophone Competition, Melissa Aldana has quickly become one of the premier voices on saxophone in

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Federal funding is expected to run out in June.