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Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages.  An abundance of young workers will turn into an undersupply by 2040, […]

Joel Bremer has been indicted on two counts of second-degree murder for the 1988 killing of his pregnant wife, Ronna Bremer, nearly four decades after she was reported missing.

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As the celebrations continue for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a documentary highlighting the iconic road and the people behind it is being shown across several states, including in St. Louis.

A proposal to open a new charter school in north St. Louis County is moving forward with a public review process Monday as state officials consider whether to approve it.

The concept, Save A Lot y Mas, is positioned to better serve Hispanic and Spanish-speaking shoppers with signs in Spanish and groceries found in Hispanic households.

Beckmann takes over Aug. 16 for Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, who is retiring. A 6-member panel is leading a search for a director.

There have been no break-ins at downtown's beleaguered Railway Exchange Building after the city changed security tactics

A person known as the Springfield Spider-Man has been appearing throughout the local community, prompting officials to label him a friendly neighborhood figure.

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined community leaders and lawmakers to encourage Illinoisans to participate in the Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, which waives the state sales tax on back-to-school necessities fromAug. 7 through Aug. 16, 2026. This 10-day period is expected to provide an estimated $10 million in savings to online and in-store consumers on essential back-to-school items, including clothing, footwear, and school supplies. “In Illinois, parents are working

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today celebrated Governor JB Pritzker’s signing his legislation to support efforts to combat workplace rights violations. “The Workplace Rights Bureau in the Attorney General’s office has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of Illinois workers. This new law will enhance our ability to investigate and prosecute potential violations of the laws that protect working people around Illinois,” Raoul said. “I appreciate

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 31-year-old St. Louis man was seriously injured Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash on southbound Missouri 367 north of Chambers Road in St. Louis County after Moline Acres Police attempted a traffic stop, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash happened at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 2, 2026, and was investigated by Trooper D. Bittick. The report said Moline Acres police attempted to stop a 2013 Chevrolet Spark after observing it being driven

GODFREY – A Godfrey man accused of committing a hate crime and assault in a public place faces charges in Jersey County. Troy D. Hacker, 39, of Godfrey, was charged on July 29, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of hate crime and a Class A misdemeanor count of aggravated assault on public property. On July 26, 2026, Hacker allegedly knowingly committed an act of aggravated assault against another individual by reason of the victim’s actual race and color, charging documents state. Hack

St. Louis County voters will decide on Propositions C and U during Tuesday's primary election, which involve changes to official terms and pay requirements as well as a proposed 3.5% use tax on out-of-state online purchases.

Ronnie Wood is going country … sort of.The Rolling Stones rocker has stepped in to headline The Long Road Festival, a U.K. festival of country, Americana and roots music. He replaces…

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CRAWFORD COUNTY — A Wright City man died Sunday afternoon while swimming at Meramec State Park.