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Local eateries that offer kids' menus, high chairs, lively atmosphere, and all the other necessities of dining out with tykes.

Plus, a recipe for the popular St. Peters restaurants' N/A Alpine Elixir

Law enforcement is asking the public to verify information before sharing it on social media and spreading unnecessary fear.

Task forces to arrest people with outstanding warrants and immigration enforcement training for the Missouri State Highway Patrol are among the actions Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered Monday as part of a program to combat crime in Missouri. Kehoe made controlling crime a centerpiece of his campaign for governor, and he signed the executive orders just minutes after taking the oath of office for his four-year term. As he introduced the proposals, he said his package would have two more phases — legislation…

MADISON COUNTY — Antonio M. Shaw, a 19-year-old from East Alton, has been charged with felony offenses in connection with a robbery incident that occurred on Jan. 12, 2025, in Wood River. The charges against Shaw include Aggravated Robbery, Robbery, and Theft, according to Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and the Wood River Police Department. The incident took place around 5:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Whitelaw Avenue, where two individuals were meeting a third person for a property exchange arranged through social media. Upon arrival, the victims were confronted by three individuals who forcibly took the property and fled the scene on foot. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. Shaw was taken into custody shortly after the robbery, thanks to the coordinated efforts of Wood River Police Officers. Two other suspects, both juveniles, are being referred to juvenile court for their involvement in the crime. The investigation received assistance

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SWANSEA - Swansea police responded to a burglary in progress early Jan. 11, 2025, at a business located in the 1400 block of North Belt West. At approximately 3 a.m., officers arrived and discovered 54-year-old Richard Griffin had barricaded himself in the basement of the establishment. Upon making contact with Griffin, officers instructed him to exit the basement, but he did not comply with their commands. The situation escalated when Griffin indicated that he was armed with a firearm. In response, the St. Clair County Special Response Team (SRT) was dispatched to the scene for assistance. After a tense standoff, Griffin voluntarily surrendered to police at around 5:30 a.m. and was taken into custody without further incident. On Jan. 12, 2025, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s office received the case file and subsequently issued felony warrants against Griffin, charging him with burglary and two counts of resisting a peace officer. The Swansea Police Department

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From pulling honeysuckle to becoming a “baseball buddy,” there’s a variety of things young people can do to get involved in their community.

Tiffany L. Richardson, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter for the July 20, 2023, shooting death of 52-year-old George Robins.

Looking for a weather-proof place to play for your littles? These are our top spots for tots.

Jameer Johnson was 16 on Aug. 17, 2022 when Jeremiah Jackson, 20, and Montel Sanders, 30, were found dead in a vehicle in the 4300 block of Garfield Avenue.

ALTON - Five criminal charges have been filed against a Staunton man accused of driving recklessly through Alton while under the influence and endangering three child passengers. Chad R. Connoyer, 34, of Staunton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of driving under the influence, three Class A misdemeanor counts of endangering the life or health of a child, and one petty offense for following another car too closely on the road. On Dec. 30, 2024, Connoyer allegedly drove a vehicle under the influence of alcohol on College Avenue in Alton. At the time of this offense, his driver’s license had already been revoked or suspended for a previous DUI. Descriptions of the charges state the three children whose life or health was endangered in this case were ages 4, 5, and 7. All three were passengers in the vehicle Connoyer was driving while under the influence. The Alton Police Department presented the latest DUI case against Connoyer, who was granted pretrial release fro

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois' former public health chief was fined $150,000 after admitting she violated the state's Ethics Act by taking a job with a company that did business with the state. The state's Executive Ethics Commission last week agreed to accept a settlement between Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Ngozi Ezike, the former head [...]

As of Jan. 2, the Collector of Revenue’s office said it had issued 44,774 checks totaling $40.7 million in earnings tax and payroll tax refunds as well as interest

The HUDZ committee meets to hear from the public on Board Bill 153—the TRANSFORM STL Act.

A woman from St. Peters has been accused of causing a fire that destroyed a bar in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, and the owner of the bar shared the extent of the damage on Facebook.

Task forces to arrest people with outstanding warrants and immigration enforcement training for the Missouri State Highway Patrol are among the actions Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered Monday as part of a program to combat crime in Missouri. Kehoe made controlling crime a centerpiece of his campaign for governor, and he signed the executive orders just […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Ally Suhre, a standout golfer from Metro East Lutheran, showcased her talent at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) girls' state golf tournament held this past fall in the Decatur area. Suhre finished sixth in the Class 1A individual standings, solidifying her reputation as a top competitor. She was an All-State 1A girls golfer with her state performance. Ally is a BJ's Printables Female Athlete of the Month for the Knights. Suhre, who has been playing golf her entire life, has earned recognition as a first-team All-Area and All-State player in Class 1A. Her head coach, Chase Langendorf, praised her dedication to the sport, noting that she "basically runs the course" at Oakbrook. Despite facing challenges this year, including a lack of a full girls' team, Suhre managed to participate in several tournaments, demonstrating her commitment to improving her game. Suhre qualified for the state tournament again this year after finishing third overall in Class

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Metallica has announced a $500,000 donation to Los Angeles fire relief efforts through the band's All Within My Hands foundation.The metal legends write in a statement, "The fires raging in…

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Daiso sells affordable and Japanese-inspired home decor, kitchenware, beauty products, stationery and snacks.

This was inevitable, ever since Donald Trump and the MAGA world freaked out when social media’s attempts to fact-check the President were deemed “censorship.” The reaction was both swift and entirely predictable. After all, how dare anyone question Dear Leader’s proclamations, even if they are demonstrably false? It wasn’t long before we started to see […]