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Two sisters and the suspected shooter are dead after a domestic incident over the weekend. Now Illinois State Police are releasing new dash camera footage.

George Harrison's estate has partnered with BMG on a new global publishing deal for the label to oversee the late rock legend's Harrisongs catalog, which includes over 200 songs he…

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The Michael and Quirsis Riney Primate Canopy Trails project has been a win for both the primates who live at the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park and the people who come to see them.

When Steve Walkenbach and Mike Shamia united to purchase the Tower Tee golf course, they resurrected a more than 50-year-old beloved St. Louis landmark.

The Missouri Foundation for Health was not only concerned about its own space when it planned a new St. Louis headquarters, but the organization also had a vision to bolster whatever neighborhood it settled in.

In 2020, Living The Word purchased the former Wild Country country-western line dancing bar and night club on Gateway Drive in Collinsville, Illinois, with its eye toward a state-of-the-art worship facility.

WASHINGTON — Ketanji Brown Jackson will make history by becoming the first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, after Democratic and Republican senators voted Thursday to confirm …

PANA – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) continues its investigation into the discharge of an Illinois State Police Trooper’s duty weapon after the pursuit of a homicide suspect wanted in connection with the murder of two women in the Collinsville area on April 2, 2022. At the present, no additional information is available on that investigation. In accordance with the ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the video of the event is being made available to the public and can be found by clicking on this link: This video may be inappropriate for some users. This video is being released after consultation with the Christian County State’s Attorney and the families of the deceased individuals involved in the events of April 2, 2022. This remains an ongoing investigation being conducted by ISP DII and is under review by the Christian County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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Spring has sprung and along with it, the RFT’s calendar will make its grand return. While calendar will be back in our next issue, we couldn’t miss a chance to highlight the cool things happening in the Lou this weekend.

A video released Thursday shows a trooper pleading for a Madison County man to drop his weapon before that man is shot by police near the town of Pana.

This seems to be becoming a thing here in America, this desire by those in power to punish private companies for their stances and speech on controversial topics. Mike recently wrote about how this effort to exert legislative influence on private actors is one of the few bits of bi-partisanship we have these days. And, […]

Areas near power lines are often desolate. But wildlife biologists see them as an opportunity to plant pollinator habitats. Staffers at Ameren Illinois and Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever discuss how they’ve transformed 175 acres in Illinois by removing invasive species in favor of native plants.

In its 25 years, St. Louis’ drug treatment court has gone from being perceived as a way to keep drug convictions from marring otherwise clean records to helping the city’s most vulnerable. Commissioners Rochelle Woodiest and Matt Melton discuss their work — as three graduates share how it changed their lives.

Active winners of the Roberto Clemente Award will wear his No. 21 on their hats for the rest of their careers.

The executive led Centene from a $40 million company in 1996 to the nation's leading provider of managed care service, with $125 billion in revenue and a place among the Fortune 50.

Arkadin Cinema has announced a new season of outdoor film viewing in its backlot.

The cardinals kick off their 2022 home season. Don’t miss out on all the opening day festivities.

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ALTON - Madison County Urban League Inc's Board of Directors and Staff would like to announce the passing of its first President/CEO, Mr. Willie F. Walker, formerly of Godfrey, Illinois on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Walker was a stalwart member and leader in our community and was well respected by all. He remained active and involved in the Urban League as well as his church and community. About the Madison County Urban League The mission of the Madison County Urban League is to assist African Americans and disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. We accomplish this through interracial cooperation, advocacy and education.

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