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We Found More Than 40 Cases Of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds And Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The original version has even more horrifying photographs and videos of agents engaging in this kind of behavior. Immigration agents have put civilians’ lives at risk using more than their guns. An agent in Houston put a teenage citizen into a chokehold, wrapping his arm around the […]
Chief financial officer out at St. Louis Public Schools after accreditation drop
Kehoe calls for MSHSAA reforms in State of the State
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signaled his support for legislation that would enact new oversight for the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
Community Unites To Celebrate First Responder Heroes At Granite City-Highland Boys Basketball Game
GRANITE CITY — Granite City School District #9 honored local first responders during a halftime ceremony Tuesday night, Jan. 13, 2026, at a basketball game, recognizing police officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs for their service to the community. The event, held at the Granite City High School gymnasium, was designated First Responders Night and featured free admission for first responders from the area. The ceremony included a special tribute to police officer Tyler Timmons,
New hearing moves Pam Hupp closer to murder trial
After more than a decade of twists, the infamous Pam Hupp is finally approaching a murder trial that the judge said should start with a firm Aug. 3 date.
Triggered by Recent Sampling: Illinois EPA Notifies Village of Dupo and Connected Water Systems of Right-to-Know Requirements
DUPO — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has detected perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), a type of PFAS chemical, in the Dupo Community Water System’s (CWS) most recent water sample, officials have announced. The Illinois EPS said the most recent water sample showed PFOS at 4.5 parts per trillion (ppt), exceeding the federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Illinois Class I groundwater quality standard of 4 ppt. The Illinois EPA is notifying the owners
St. Louis Tornado Recovery Committee reviews progress and challenges
The St. Louis Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee held its third meeting on Wednesday, as city leaders outlined obstacles and progress in the city's long-term tornado recovery efforts.
Gerard Fischer Announces Retirement, Introduces New American Family Agents
GODFREY/MARYVILLE - Gerard Fischer has announced his retirement from American Family Insurance, and two local agents will take his place at his Godfrey and Maryville offices. Fischer has served the Riverbend region for over 30 years as an insurance agent. His final day is Feb. 20, 2026. Jessica Eardley will take over his office in Godfrey and Dan McAteer will take over the Maryville office. “I think the cat’s out of the bag,” Fischer laughed. “American Family
Ex-ambulance district employee charged in child pornography case
Law enforcement officials say they have uncovered thousands of files of child sexual abuse material after searching the Moscow Mills home of a former St. Charles County Ambulance District employee.
'The Fierce Urgency of Now:' Alton Branch Of NAACP Plans MLK Event At Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
ALTON — The Alton Branch NAACP will host a community event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 2621 Amelia St. in Alton. The event, themed “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” invites community members, faith leaders, organizations, and 2026 election candidates to reflect on Dr. King’s message of courage, compassion, and collective responsibility. Illinois State Sen. Christopher Belt will
Stan Kroenke is now America's largest private landowner: REPORT
Stan Kroenke, the Los Angeles Rams owner still viewed by many in St. Louis as a villain for the team's relocation, is now the largest private landowner in the United States, according to a new report.
U.S. House passes two more govt funding bills, sending to Senate
(The Center Square) – In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a minibus containing two more full-year federal funding bills, sending the package to the Senate for final approval.
Ronnie Wood’s guitars highlight new career-spanning anthology
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood is the subject of a new career-spanning book.Fearless: The Anthology, from Genesis Publications, has Wood opening up his personal archive in a book for the…
IHOP in Alton Announces Permanent Closure Date
ALTON — The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant located at 181 Homer M. Adams Parkway in Alton will close permanently after Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The announcement was posted on the restaurant’s front door on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, informing customers of the upcoming closure. The notice expressed gratitude to patrons, stating, “We are very sad to announce that Alton IHOP’s last day would be Jan. 25, 2026. Thank you for your support so far!” Leading
State general revenue needed for first time to fund Missouri Medicaid expansion
A milestone moment for the Missouri state budget passed unmentioned Wednesday in a House committee — for the first time since Medicaid expansion was passed by voters in 2020, the general revenue fund is being tapped to pay for it. In the four years that the voter-mandated program has been set aside in a separate […]
A rainy night at Applebee's in St. John, then 3 shots ring out. 'He inexplicably snapped.'
One night more than five years ago at an Applebee's in St. John, a man got up from dinner with his girlfriend and young son, got a gun from his car and starting firing.
Chief financial officer out at St. Louis Public Schools after accreditation drop
Kimberly Johnson, who served as CFO for less than one year, was placed on leave Wednesday.
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