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Shriners Children's STL hosts reverse trick-or-treat
Hospital staff, including nurses, therapists, technicians and other members, distributed candy to the children, some of whom have been at the facility for extended periods.
[HALLOWEEN | NO COVER] FREE FOOD, cheap drinks, festive music, and s'mores @ HUMMEL'S on Broadway! [LESBIAN OWNED and OPERATED QUEER BAR]
FOX 2 suits up with firefighters to show how fast flames turn deadly
FOX 2’s Kelley Hoskins suits up with the St. Louis Fire department to show how quickly heat, smoke and panic can take over.
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or [...]
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Missouri health premiums to rise as much as 30% for 2026 amid uncertainty over subsidies
Most individual health insurance plans sold in Missouri will increase in price next year even as customers prepare to dig deeper into their own funds to replace costs previously covered by federal tax credits. The state Department of Commerce and Insurance on Friday released the approved rates for individual plans, most of which are sold […]
St. Louis judge drops assault case against Bar:PM owner
"It should not have taken almost two years for Chad to get justice," Chad Morris' lawyer, Javad Khazaeli, said.
Criminal charge dropped for ex-dean who says college retaliated after she spoke out
The former college dean is now vindicated, and she spoke only to FOX 2 about it.
Alton Embraces Festive Spirit In Halloween Celebrations
ALTON — Halloween festivities were in full swing Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2025, as neighborhoods across Alton saw a significant amount of trick-or-treating. The community engaged in a variety of activities leading up to the city’s legendary Halloween Parade sponsored by the East End Improvement Association, scheduled for Friday night, Oct. 31, 2025. The parade will begin at 7 p.m., with live coverage starting at 6:50 p.m. on Riverbender.com. Viewers can watch the event online
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Granite City Man Faces Home Invasion, Domestic Battery Charges
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces felony charges of home invasion and domestic battery after an incident that allegedly occurred on Halloween. Jerry M. Watson Jr., 25, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 31, 2025 with a Class X felony count of home invasion, a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On Oct. 31, 2025, Watson allegedly entered a Granite City apartment unit without legal authority and intentionally
Missouri has native tarantulas. A St. Louis scientist says they’re docile ‘cupcakes'
O'Fallon couple displays Mario-themed Halloween home
The couple spent nearly a year crafting an elaborate setup that features iconic elements from the beloved video game series.
For a struggling Iowa ranch, the government shutdown may be the last straw
A family farm’s fight to recover from a devastating flood shows how the gridlock in Washington is only making it harder to grow and sell food.
East Alton's Halloween Parade Highlights Community Spirit
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Halloween Parade took place Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2025, featuring a range of participants, including local fire and police departments, school bands, and community organizations. Sponsored by the Village’s American Legion, the parade began at Wilshire Plaza and concluded at the East Alton American Legion Post. Participants include the East Alton Fire Department, Survival Flight, ambulances, East Alton Police, and several school bands, including member
Business Owner Retirement Plan Checklist
If your current 401(k) or SIMPLE/SEP feels too expensive, too confusing, or simply underused, this quick guide will help you decide whether to switch providers or start a new plan—and what to fix first for better outcomes. Note for Illinois employers: State law requires businesses with five or more Illinois employees and at least two years in operation to offer their own retirement plan or facilitate the Illinois Secure Choice program. If you’re currently on the state IRA, you
Annual Women's Conference Brings Together Local Professionals and Entrepreneurs
EDWARDSVILLE - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Women’s Conference. On Nov. 5, 2025, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region will gather at The Outlet at Edison’s for a day of panels, breakout sessions and featured speakers. Dawn Mushill, president of the chamber, encourages people to register now so they can enjoy the experience. “We have speakers on the stage,” Mushill said. “We have workshops.
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
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