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St. Louis City has agreed to a $4 million settlement over complaints of inhumane conditions at the old city jail.

St. Louis's new Mayor, Cara Spencer, sat down with FOX 2's Andy Banker for her first, in-depth, one-on-one interview.

The first Dairy Queen restaurant opened in June of 1940 in Joliet.  

The three-vehicle crash happened at about 7 p.m. Tuesday on Baumgartner Road at Blackforest Drive.

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s help in relation to a fatal dog attack that occurred on Jan. 15, 2025.

Pro-crypto senators are poised to pass a stablecoin bill, while failing to crack down on the Trump organization issuing one to collect payments from foreign governments.

A St. Louis man who just completed a federal sentence has been charged with the 2021 murder of the mother of his child.

The new mayor of St. Louis received a warm welcome from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Wednesday.

SPRINGFIELD – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. In response to a presidential executive order, the Federal Highway Administration is withholding $117 million that it previously made available to Illinois for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hindering Illinois from achieving its goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. “Once again, the Trump administration is attempting to usurp the power of the purse granted to Congress in our Constitution,” Raoul said. “Our transition to a clean energy future includes investing in electric vehicle infrastructure, which was rightfully acknowledged by Congress. I will continue to stand with my fellow attorneys general to fight back against the president’s illegal actions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined her colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee to discuss the Republican plan to cut $230 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will take food away from seniors, children, and veterans while reducing demand for the food America’s farmers grow. Budzinski focused on the impact these cuts will have on the broader economy, such as grocery stores, truck drivers and farmers who take pride in putting food on people’s tables. It’s estimated that cutting SNAP by $230 billion would reduce farm revenue by $30 billion, causing additional harm to an already struggling farm economy. WATCH: Budzinski Slams House Republicans’ Plan to Cut SNAP for Working Families Budzinski’s remarks as prepared for delivery can be found below: Thank you – as you know, SNAP is a lifeline for families across the country. That’s been made crystal clear her

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 12 attorneys general, today filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the coalition’s lawsuit to halt implementation of President Trump’s illegal tariffs. The motion seeks a court order pausing the tariffs imposed under four of the administration’s executive orders without congressional action. “Our states’ economies rely on international trade, particularly in Illinois, where agriculture is a top industry. The administration’s arbitrary tariffs will impose higher prices on goods our producers and residents rely on and result in unnecessary economic chaos,” Raoul said. “I am committed to continuing to partner with my colleagues to prevent hardworking Americans from footing the bill for the administration’s unlawful tariffs.” Raoul and the coalition’s motion asks the U.S. Court of International Trade to order federal agencies to stop collecting illegal tariffs

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With about a week left in the Missouri legislative session, lawmakers are considering a measure that would protect those who call for help for someone in need at a party.

SPRINGFIELD – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield on Wednesday to highlight how sanctuary policies in Illinois have unleashed violence on American citizens — including rape, sexual assault, murder, shoplifting, and more — while shielding the illegal aliens responsible from facing consequence. State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is sponsoring legislation (HB 1317) to repeal the Illinois TRUST Act, a misguided law that prohibits law enforcement agencies from working with federal authorities to detain and deport illegal immigrants. Davidsmeyer’s bill would end Illinois’ failed sanctuary state policy. Representative Davidsmeyer issued the following statement in response to Sec. Noem’s visit: “I want to thank Secretary Noem and President Trump for their leadership on illegal immigration and for securing our southern border. “The flood of illegal immigrants into Illinois under Biden’s Open Border Policy

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St. Louis leaders have asked the feds to investigate an alleged scandal at the city tow lot that FOX 2 News has raised the alarm about for years.

SPRINGFIELD- Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-02, affirming Illinois’ commitment to the civil rights, human rights, and data privacy of autistic residents. The order protects individuals from unauthorized data collection and sharing by state agencies and ensures that autism-related information is handled only when necessary and with informed consent. The order comes in response to rising national concerns about efforts to create federal autism registries or databases without clear legal safeguards or accountability. “Every Illinoisan deserves dignity, privacy, and the freedom to live without fear of surveillance or discrimination,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “As Donald Trump and DOGE threaten these freedoms, we are taking steps to ensure that our state remains a leader in protecting the rights of individuals with autism and all people with disabilities.” “We are rejecting stigma and standing with families, educators, and

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