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A woman says when she grabbed her McDonald's beverage, the lid fell off and the drink’s contents spilled onto her leg and hip, causing "severe burns," according to the lawsuit.

Who is the only U.S. president to journey to the top of the Gateway Arch? In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America? Originally, Amazon only […]

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CHICAGO — Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, who spent years as a close friend and adviser to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday for his role in a bribery scheme targeted at the…

The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium on July 24, 25, 26 and 27.

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From St. Louis Business Journal: A public St. Louis board is mobilizing existing funds to demolish 40 buildings damaged by the May 16 tornado, passing a resolution Tuesday allowing that work to advance. The Land Clearance For Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Tuesday passed a measure allowing an already-existing demolition program, which uses funds from the […]

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Chimpanzee handler Tonia Haddix learned Thursday that she will remain jailed after a stunning discovery in her basement.

Since coming to life in 2005, the GRAMMY Award-nominated act In This Moment have presided over a diehard fan base under the watch of “mother” figure and frontwoman Maria Brink—joined […]

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The St. Louis Building & Construction Trades Council honored St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, State Senator Steve Roberts (D-St. Louis) and St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy with Leadership Awards at its third annual golf outing and awards program July 14 at Glen Echo Country Club. John Stiffler, executive […]

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - The city of Edwardsville announced its new Bike Rack Grant program, which seeks to create more availability for public bicycle parking. This program—approved in July—was proposed by Edwardsville's Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, whose purpose is to resolve problems and ensure safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. They hope this program will provide convenience, [...]

COLLINSVILLE — On July 23, 2025, the Collinsville Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at the Walmart Supercenter located at 1040 Collinsville Crossing. At approximately 1:56 p.m. that day, officers arrived to find a female employee suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported by the Collinsville Fire Department to a hospital in St. Louis, where she remains in stable condition. Authorities identified the suspect as Kelvin F. Fuller, 19, of Collinsville, who was a co-worker of the victim. Fuller fled the scene but was located a short distance from the store and taken into custody without incident. The following day, July 24, 2025, the Collinsville Police Department’s investigative division presented the case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Based on the evidence, Fuller was charged with attempted first-degree murder, a Class X felony, and two counts of aggravated battery, each a Class 3 felony. Fuller remains

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A Franklin County, Missouri, man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and was sentenced for committing bank fraud with stolen checks.

BETHALTO - Villa Rose Senior Living Community is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The organization will mark the anniversary with a drone show at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Community members are welcome to park at Villa Rose or at any of the churches along Moreland Road. In recent interviews on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , staff members shared their experiences and encouraged people to consider Villa Rose. “I think you’ll find something special here,” said Cindy, Villa Rose’s executive director. “Thank you to all the community members that have supported us through the years, those that have entrusted their family members to us. It’s quite an accomplishment when we look at all of the people who we’ve touched.” Cindy explained that Villa Rose was the first independent living facility in the region. To date, they’re the only family-owned senior community in the Riverbend. She believes that

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A Message From The Mayor Editor’s Note: This report was released just as we were finalizing the Friday July 25th edition of the Construction Forum newsletter. While we may produce analysis of her report going forward, we felt that sharing it with you in its entirety in a timely fashion was important. by Cara Spencer, […]

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It's been 34 years since Arlin Henderson went missing; his mother pleads for answers.

Missouri grape growers are hoping this year's harvest is as good as last year's.