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Daus, Sandra J.

7 months 2 weeks ago
(nee Williams) on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John F. “Big John” Daus, Jr. Loving mom of Laura (Gary) Slay, Johnny Daus III and Nancy (Bob) Alukonis. Dearest Mee-maw of Jacob Slay, Natalie Slay and Johnny…

Search intensifies for driver who fled fatal hit-and-run

7 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A family is in mourning after a 20-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. Days after Tori Dunn's passing, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is still searching for the man who they allege is responsible for the tragic event. SLMPD identified Banditoe Farmer, 37, as [...]
Taylor Harris

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation For Jersey, Calhoun and Cook Counties

7 months 2 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding caused extensive damage across Cook, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties from July 25–28, 2025. The proclamation ensures that state resources can be directed to support local response and long-term recovery efforts. “Illinois families and communities are still facing the impacts of these devastating storms,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With this proclamation, we are making sure every tool at the state’s disposal is available to support recovery. Our administration will continue working alongside local leaders and federal partners to ensure impacted residents and businesses get the resources they need.” The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), in partnership with local government entities and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), conducted joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs)

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BBB warns of scam surge with Missouri sports betting

7 months 2 weeks ago
Sports betting in Missouri becomes legal on Dec. 1. In the meantime, the Better Business Bureau reports a risky underbelly of pseudo-gambling, illegal gambling and scams has developed. The BBB says the number of Scam Tracker reports and complaints it has received about online gambling has doubled since 2023.
Mike Colombo