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Police on Monday identified the 93-year-old woman shot and killed by her husband in a Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

GRANITE CITY - At 8:38 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, the Granite City Police Department received a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Edwards Street in Granite City. The caller reported that there was one person that had been shot. As officers responded to the area, they located one male who was in grave condition, and then located the alleged suspect and took him into custody pending further investigation. As officers continued their investigation into the incident, members of the Granite City Fire Department Emergency Medical Services transported the victim from the scene. The victim has been identified as Corey C. Ayers, 48 years of age, from Granite City, and was pronounced deceased from his injuries shortly after the incident by medical personnel. The suspect in the shooting has been identified as: Sean L. Bennett, 44, of the 1600 block of Wayne Lanter, Madison. The Granite City Police Department presented this case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s

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Amur leopard cubs Anya and Irinia were born last month at the St. Louis Zoo. Steve Bircher, curator of carnivores at the St. Louis Zoo, explains how their birth is part of an elaborate scientific matchmaking service that’s meant to preserve the species. Fewer than 100 Amur leopards now exist in the wild.

JERSEYVILLE - Approximately 100 people turned out, on Saturday, May 21, to acknowledge the designation of the Jerseyville First Presbyterian Church to the National Register of Historic Places. The celebration was the culmination of a multi-year, labor-intensive process, spearheaded by a committee of the church. "A good time was had by all!" Christine Bear, commented and that seemed to sum up the spirit of the day. She is a session member of Jerseyville First Presbyterian Church. The 188-year-old Jersey County landmark – which was crafted from local Grafton limestone - is a stunning example of Victorian high Gothic architecture. On Saturday, the sanctuary and chapel were filled with families, former congregation members, interested citizens, and a large number of kids. Everyone traded memories; enjoyed an informative local history lesson; scoured the church for scavenger hunt clues; designed a make-and-take stained glass craft; and, of course, enjoyed a beautiful array of homemade

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What are organic followers? We all know Instagram is a very sought after medium to popularize yourself to the world. You can project yourself as a brand.

Spotlight Analyst Relations' success keeps attracting bigger clients. That has helped push the company to open a new office in St. Louis and to build a new office in Kansas City to meet its needs for new hires.

The U.S. tech sector has remained in hiring mode this year, according to the latest data from IT trade association CompTIA. But even amid a red-hot job market, many in the tech industry are worried the good times may be coming to an end. CompTIA found national postings for tech jobs surpassed 443,000 in April and 1.6 million year-to-date. That’s an increase of 40% over the same period last year. In St. Louis, the increase is higher, with job posting up 65% from a year ago. St. Louis had 19,717…

The chief executive and senior partner at Sacramento public affairs firm Core Strategic Group, which has an office in St. Louis, has taken a leave of absence amid an ongoing FBI investigation of actions of elected executives and officials in Anaheim. Jeff Flint, CEO of Sacramento-based Core Strategic, told the Los Angeles Times in a statement that “I have no hesitation in saying that I firmly believe I did nothing wrong nor illegal.” He also told the Times that he would take a leave of absence…

Illinois is at a crossroad ahead of the primary election on June 28. Inflation, a surge in crime, the COVID-19 pandemic and the possible end of Roe v. Wade are just some of the issues facing residents across the state.  Tuesday, three Illinois Republicans hoping to unseat Governor JB Pritzker faced off in a debate on WGN. [...]

The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act narrowly passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last week after U.S. Representative Cori Bush (D-St. Louis) led a push to revise language in the bill. The act seeks to create offices in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice to monitor and track potential domestic terrorism threats. If signed into law by President Joe Biden, the bill would direct the FBI to assign a special agent at each field office to investigate hate crimes related to domestic terrorism.

Sean Bennett, 44, was charged with murder, armed robbery and multiple other crimes in connection with the Saturday night killing of Corey Ayers.

Someone at Hollenbeck Middle School in St. Charles has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis, health officials said, noting there is no cause for concern.

My experience in Denver shows that we must invest big in Lambert airport. A primary reason? Jobs.

Alanis Morissette and Cyndi Lauper are among the artists who will perform at the inaugural Oceans Calling Festival, taking place September 30 to October 2 in Ocean City, Maryland. Morissette…

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An automotive lighting manufacturer has opened its new office and manufacturing facility in St. Charles, expanding and moving operations from St. Louis County.

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce the nine girls who were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and in their communities. Along with sharing their achievements and contributions, girls who apply for the scholarship submit an essay entitled “What Girl Scouts Means to Me” along with a reference letter. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scout Scholarships are funded from proceeds from the annual United We Lead Gala. Congratulations to this year’s Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts! Amelia Barfield Highland, Illinois Troop #231 Stephanie Brinson Willow Hill, Illinois Troop #2274 Natalie Martin Carbondale, Illinois Troop #8634 Kaitlyn Olmstead Jewett, Illinois Troop #2274 Alexanndria Osborne Willow Hill,

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A St. Louis County woman pleaded guilty in federal court today for defrauding various COVID-related emergency rental assistance programs to the tune of $267,239 over the course of ten months in 2021. In January of that year, Semaj Portis, 42, admits that she registered with the Missouri Secretary of State's office a company called Forever Riding. Between then and October of 2021, she submitted 52 applications for rental assistance in which she listed herself or Forever Riding as the landlord.