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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The Southwestern Illinois chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host their first official NAMIWalks event. On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, community members can join the event at Moody Park in Fairview Heights. The opening ceremony starts at 9 a.m. and the 1.5-mile walk kicks off at 9:30 a.m. There will be resources, live music, a kids’ zone, raffles, and more fun throughout the morning until 12:30 p.m. “It is a walk to raise awareness about

JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville man awaiting sentencing on battery and mob action charges is back in Jersey County custody after previously being released . 18-year-old Lucas C. Roberts of Jerseyville was booked into the Jersey County Jail at 8:21 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2026. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Roberts was arrested by the Jerseyville Police Department and taken back into custody after reportedly violating the terms of his pretrial release. Roberts is still awaiting

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — After fights involving a crowd of roughly 250 teenagers led to two arrests near local restaurants, Fairview Heights Police reminded parents and teenagers ahead of Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, that officers would monitor the area to prevent further disturbances. The department’s message followed incidents after football games on Oct. 2, 2026, and Sept. 25, 2026. Fairview Heights Police said they would work to maintain a safe environment for businesses, employees

Ferguson police Chief Troy Doyle's trial was set to begin Tuesday. A court spokesman confirmed Friday morning that the case had been settled.

WASHINGTON — Rebecca Myers lives in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional districts, and tariffs were on her mind as she voted early and in-person in Suffolk, Virginia in late September. The 44-year-old trained social worker said she and her husband, who recently retired after 25 years in the U.S. Navy, are raising […]

St. Louis County has faced several lawsuits in the last decade by officers who claimed they were discriminated against or retaliated against.

Keegan Allen said he was robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint in West Hollywood, California, in a video posted to social media after the incident.The Pretty Little Liars actor appeared bloodied…

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SPRINGFIELD — Melanie Stinnett and Betsy Fogle have more in common than their political affiliations might suggest. Both came to politics after careers helping Missourians navigate a complicated healthcare system. Both have made improving access to services for people with…

BETHALTO - Community members can enjoy a pancake breakfast while supporting aspiring aviators this weekend. From 7:30–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 864 will host their breakfast at the St. Louis Regional Airport. Adults cost $10 and kids ages 4–12 cost $5. Kids 3 and under eat for free. All proceeds go toward EAA Chapter 864’s scholarships. “We’re really dedicated to bringing other people in,”

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne). The settlements will resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the USS Lincoln finally returns to port today in San Diego after over 300 days at sea, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is renewing her call for public hearings to investigate the toll that Trump’s illegal war against Iran has had on our servicemembers, including the brave troops aboard the Lincoln , other ships and across bases in the region who suffered deteriorating conditions, rationed meals and dwindling supplies. Last month after Duckworth joined

ALTON – An Alton man with multiple prior convictions has been released from custody following new felony weapon and drug offenses. Brian E. Merrifield, 45, of Alton, was charged on Oct. 2, 2026 with two Class X felony counts of possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, two Class 1 felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance and one count each of possession of a controlled substance and resisting or obstructing a peace officer, both Class 4 felonies. Merrifield was allegedly

There is plenty of coverage everywhere you look about how Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon have announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army officer who shot up Fort Hood, killing 13 people and wounding dozens more. There is plenty of debate about the moral atrocity that is a firing […]

ALTON — CATco has announced plans to return the former Ursuline Convent to its previous owners after asbestos findings showed the required work exceeded what the organization could sustainably undertake. CATco (Cultural, Agronomic and Technological Community) said in a statement to neighbors, supporters and the community that the ownership transfer for the property at 845 Danforth St. in Alton has not been finalized. The organization had planned to restore the convent in phases and turn

The Terminal 1 MetroLink platform at St. Louis Lambert International Airport is scheduled to close for structural concrete repairs from Oct. 12 through Dec. 14, requiring passengers to use airport shuttles to travel between terminals.