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Police arrested the suspect at the scene and the weapon was recovered. The person currently is being held by Fairview Heights Police, according to a news release.

Due to the tornado, City Court will not issue warrants during the week of May 19 to May 23. The clerk's office will be open.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred May 17, 2025, in Fairview Heights, after three police officers were shot while responding to a report of a suspicious individual. At approximately 9:44 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, Fairview Heights officers were dispatched to Potomac Drive following a call about a suspicious person near a residence. Upon arrival, officers encountered what appeared to be a domestic situation. During the encounter, the individual opened fire, striking three officers. One officer was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery; that officer remains in critical but stable condition. A second officer was shot in the arm, sustaining a broken bone and is receiving hospital treatment. A third officer was reportedly shot in the back, but their vest prevented the bullet from causing injury; this officer was treated and released. Two additional officers were treated for injuries sustained while

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ST. LOUIS – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is stepping up to help families devastated by Friday’s deadly storms, and they need your help. Five lives were lost, dozens were injured, and more than 5,000 buildings were damaged when powerful winds tore through St. Louis neighborhoods Friday. The Urban League has mobilized to [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Homicide detectives are investigating after four people were found shot to death inside a South City apartment Monday morning. Homicide detectives were called to the 800 block of Schirmer Street Sunday morning after firefighters discovered four people shot to death inside a two-level apartment across from Alaska Park. The second homicide in [...]

May 17 and 18 stand as remarkable dates in history, marked by events that have shaped political landscapes, advanced human rights, and fostered cultural evolution worldwide. One of the most impactful global events associated with May 17 is the adoption of the landmark 1990 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This groundbreaking treaty, adopted on May 17, 1990, marked a pivotal moment in international law and human rights, establishing comprehensive protections for children worldwide. It underscored the global commitment to safeguarding children's rights to education, healthcare, and protection from exploitation. Its adoption reflected a growing consensus around the importance of nurturing future generations in safe and supportive environments. Traveling back in time to 1792, on May 17, the New York Stock Exchange was founded under the Buttonwood Agreement. This event laid the foundation for what would become the largest stock exchange in the world, profoundly

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Fountain Park, DeBaliviere Place and Visitation Park were among hard-hit neighborhoods. Forest Park, including the Zoo, see widespread damage.

Juan Baltazar, 48, was a father of seven who hoped to make an impact with his elote food truck, El Mandilon.

An ancient seed bag, believed to be several hundred, if not thousands, of years old, was donated to the University of Arkansas Museum by a southwest Missouri family, providing a rare glimpse into the pre-contact Native American artifacts of the region.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress expressing opposition to a sweeping and dangerous U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee amendment to the budget reconciliation bill. The amendment imposes a 10-year prohibition on states from enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems. “As the highest legal officers in our respective states, we are already aware that AI is being used for nefarious purposes, including the creation of child sexual abuse material and attempted election interference,” Raoul said. “I urge Congress to reject this amendment because states need the flexibility to respond to these new and emerging threats posed by the rapid advancements in AI technology.” According to the letter Raoul and the coalition issued, the rise of AI presents real, immediate dangers, ranging from

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SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration: Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes David Goldenberg will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes.* Goldenberg is the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), overseeing the organization’s work across the Midwest. Before joining ADL, he was the Executive Vice President of Resolute Consulting, where he advised public and private sector clients on crisis communications and strategic engagement. Earlier in his career, Goldenberg spent a decade in government and politics, including as Chief of Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he worked on key initiatives to fight antisemitism, xenophobia, and religious discrimination through the U.S. Helsinki Commission and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. He was named a Leadership Greater Chicago

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