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CARBONDALE — The FBI Springfield Field Office is seeking information in connection with the defacement of the Senator Paul Simon Federal Building in Carbondale, which occurred on the evening of June 10, 2025. The federal building, located at 250 West Cherry Street in Carbondale, was vandalized, prompting an ongoing investigation. As part of the inquiry, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the unknown suspect responsible for the defacement. Authorities have released an image of the suspect and are encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward. “There are bright lines separating where speech ends and criminal conduct begins. Those who committed this targeted vandalism to federal property will be pursued and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “Our system protects good faith expressions of ideas and opinions, but it abhors lawlessness

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Sting is one of several musical acts who'll be ringing in Independence Day this year on CNN.The cable network's fifth annual special The Fourth in America will air starting at…

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A new study revealed the safest and riskiest driving cities across the country, and St. Louis is among several Midwest cities that have seen an increase in unsafe driving.

Tornado risk is heightened Wednesday afternoon through evening. Here's which counties are forecast to see the worst of the storm.

ROXANA — Ava Cherry, a versatile athlete for the Roxana Shells, has made significant contributions across softball, basketball, and volleyball during the 2025 season and is set to return for the 2026 season. Standing 5-foot-6, Cherry emerged as one of Roxana’s top hitters this year, highlighted by a standout performance in which she hit two home runs in a single game. In addition to her softball achievements, she plays as a guard for the Roxana basketball team and has been an important player in volleyball. Cherry’s efforts have earned her recognition as the Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. Roxana’s head girls softball coach, Pat Brannon, praised her work ethic and impact on the team. “She has put in a lot of work and had a strong season,” Brannon said. “She got in the swing of things and it took off for her. She is a very valuable player.”

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The St. Louis region faces heightened tornado risks Wednesday as severe storms approach.

ALTON - A local BJC volunteer works with people in hospice care so they have a friend in their final days. Kathy Barrow never anticipated that she would volunteer with hospice patients. In fact, when a nurse asked her to sit with a patient in the past, the idea “kind of freaked out.” But after losing her mother and hearing about the hospice program, Barrow felt that God was telling her to give it a try. Now, she visits with a hospice patient every week and makes memory teddy bears for grieving families. “To help someone else, that’s what it’s all about, really,” she said. “I try to spend an hour . That’s not much out of a week for someone who’s on their way out of this world.” Barrow joked that she has “gotten really lazy” since retiring nine years ago, and she thought volunteering would give her something to do. It quickly became more personal as she met her patient and got to know his past, hobbies

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BENTON – A Southern Illinois jury found a Du Quoin man guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon in Franklin County. A jury convicted Marcus T. Moore, 42, of one count of felon in possession of a firearm. “To help protect the public and keep guns away from dangerous individuals, convicted felons lose the right to legally possess firearms. As this case demonstrates, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work to hold repeat criminal offenders accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. According to court documents, a Sesser police officer initiated a traffic stop on Moore’s vehicle on Sept. 10, 2023. After Moore failed a field sobriety test, he fled on foot as officers attempted to take him into custody. He was apprehended after being tased, and a firearm was discovered secured to his ankle. Moore had a prior federal conviction from 2007, which prohibited him from legally possessing a firearm. Moore was on federal supervised release at

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) excoriated Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for deploying American servicemembers to police and intimidate their fellow Americans in our nation’s communities, something that actively undermines the Secretary’s own self-proclaimed goal of strengthening our military’s warfighting capabilities and protecting Americans from real foreign threats. Duckworth underscored how misusing our military for domestic law enforcement matters diverts taxpayer dollars and our Armed Forces’ attention away from the combat training that servicemembers need to face foreign enemies abroad. Duckworth’s remarks can be found on the Senator’s YouTube . “The unjustified, un-American misuse of the military in American cities pulls resources and attention away from our Armed Forces’ core missions to the detriment of the country, the warfighters and, yes, even the warfighting that

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DeKALB, Ill. - Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2025 Dean's List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students from the Riverbend area who achieved this honor include: Rylie Dodd, of Glen Carbon, IL , who is majoring in Health Sciences-General. Dodd is a graduate of Edwardsville Senior High School. About Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university with a global network of nearly 260,000 alumni. With expertise that benefits its region, the country and the world, NIU offers more than 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs across seven colleges: Business, Education, Engineerin

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Brazil’s Supreme Court appears close to ruling that social media companies should be liable for content hosted on their platforms—a move that appears to represent a significant departure from the country’s pioneering Marco Civil internet law. While this approach has obvious appeal to people frustrated with platform failures, it’s likely to backfire in ways that […]

Great Rivers Greenway announced Wednesday that it would soon welcome Mark Perkins, Creve Coeur's longtime city administrator, as its new CEO.

Today on TAP: What happens when a failing dictator is on the ropes? He imagines winning World War III.

ALTON - Alton Memorial Hospital is celebrating 618 Day with its newest residents. Meet Hayes, Lena and Ezra who were all born – happy and healthy - at Alton Memorial. Alton Memorial’s Women’s Health & Childbirth Center has been delivering babies for more than 65 years. Combining the comforts of home and family with modern technology, Alton Memorial strives to meet the needs for an excellent and safe welcome for the newest family member. Staff at Alton Memorial’s Women's Health and Childbirth Center are committed to providing an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding through our affiliation with Baby Friendly, USA. All staff have received extensive training in the most current mother-baby care, bonding, and infant feeding recommendations and practices to help parents meet their goals. More on the Birth Center can be found here: Women’s Health and Childbirth Center at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois .

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HAMDEN, Conn. - Aidan Truckenbrod of Edwardsville, IL received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held in May. About Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,400 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Quinnipiac is ranked among the top 100 in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse "2025 Best Colleges in the U.S." and is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is expanding innovative programs for both traditional and adult learners, developing dynamic corporate partnerships, and is completing a significant capital expansion on its

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Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes is offering up a new take on his recent solo album, Million Voices Whisper.The rocker is set to release The Whisper Sessions on Sept. 12. The nine-track album…

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced today he and 21 attorneys general submitted four joint comment letters opposing the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposal to roll back regulations implementing civil rights laws that protect Americans from discrimination. In the letters , Raoul and the coalition explain these regulations are critical to protecting against sex discrimination, disability discrimination, race and national-origin discrimination, among other forms of discrimination. The letters explain the unlawful rollbacks would strip away Americans’ rights to equal access, protection from discrimination and federal accountability – undermining decades of civil rights progress. “These laws have long served as the bedrock of equity, ensuring all Americans have access to education, health care, housing and other federally funded programs,” Raoul said. “I will continue to stand with fellow attorneys general to push back on an

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A man now faces felony charges in a St. Louis shooting that killed a 22-year-old man and injured an eight-year-old girl earlier this month.

Celebrate Juneteenth at 2025 North County Events in Florissant The North County Collective announced the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration lineup! Festivities began with vibrant community events across North County. This is a time to honor our history, uplift our community, and create lasting memories, and we would love for you to be a part of it. […]

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