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Florissant’s Old Town Donuts now holds the title of best doughnuts in the U.S., thanks to a national tournament decided by popular vote.

The state could soon join 27 others banning hair discrimination if Gov. Mike Kehoe signs the proposal into law.

ALTON - Madison Shanks is organizing a fundraiser to support the family of Derek Day, who died recently. The fundraiser aims to assist Day’s partner, Kaylee, and their two children with immediate financial needs. “We are devastated to share that Derek Day has tragically passed away, leaving behind his loving partner, Kaylee, and their two beautiful children,” Shanks said. She explained that Kaylee will be unable to work for the foreseeable future, which leaves the family without income during an already difficult time. The fundraiser will help cover the costs of transporting Day’s body across state lines for burial, funeral, and memorial services, and ongoing financial support for Kaylee and the children. Shanks emphasized the urgency of the situation: “The immediate challenges are overwhelming… Any donation, big or small, will help relieve some of the financial burden to our family as we navigate through this incredibly difficult situation.”

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E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen's current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for appendicitis in Spain."Got a sharp pain in…

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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A former business manager at North County Christian School has been charged with embezzling over $6,000 from the school's funds.

The project would allow the area to become pedestrian-friendly for residents in the area.

The fire department confirmed that a person died from an electrocution in the corner of the park near I-55 and Loughborough Avenue.

The Tower Grove Connector will run along Tower Grove Avenue, Vandeventer Avenue and Sarah Street, with a 2027 target for completion.

SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads throughout the state. Pavement failures or blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures cause the road to expand and buckle up or blow out, resulting in uneven driving surfaces. Precipitation and humidity increase the potential for buckling. Pavement failures can be reported to IDOT by calling (800) 452-4368 or by reaching out to law enforcement via 911. Additionally, if you must travel during extreme heat, bring drinking water. Becoming stranded could be dangerous without proper hydration, as dehydration can occur quickly in these conditions. For more information about pavement failures and how they occur, take a look at this educational video created by IDOT.

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From Holland Construction:  Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Jones to Project Director, recognizing his leadership, technical skill, and contributions to some of the firm’s most high-profile residential and commercial projects. Jones brings over a decade of construction experience, including the past four years with Holland, where he has successfully […]

A well-placed tracking device helped authorities foil two men from attempting to steal an expensive piece of construction equipment in St. Charles.

O’FALLON — In October 2023, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center partnered with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) to open St. Clair County’s only milk dispensary where families can purchase safe, pasteurized breast milk. St. Elizabeth’s Milk Bank is proud to now accept milk donations as St. Clair County’s only breast milk depot. Donations from Mothers’ Milk Banks WGL are delivered to hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois in need of extra milk. This joint effort increases access to lifesaving, critical nutrition for pediatric patients in need. Donor milk is primarily used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or the postpartum unit. “Breast milk is an essential nutritional therapy that provides numerous benefits, including infection-fighting factors, growth hormones and improved nutrition and digestion to newborns,” shares Jennifer Swank, RN, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

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Old Town Donuts in Florissant and Cottleville were crowned the winners of the "Best Donuts in America" contest, defeating Jason's Donuts in Alaska.

From Holland Construction:  Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Bauer to Project Director and Leader of the firm’s Special Projects Group (SPG). Bauer brings more than 18 years of experience in construction management and will now oversee both large-scale developments and Holland’s growing portfolio of specialized, fast-paced interior and renovation […]

SUMMERFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure of Old U.S. 50 at Summerfield Road will start, weather permitting, at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26, for box culvert and roadway repairs. During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows: Eastbound Old U.S. 50: Take U.S. 50 to southbound Illinois 160 Westbound Old U.S. 50: Take northbound Illinois 160 to westbound U.S. 50 All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 7 p.m. Monday, June 30. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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EDWARDSVILLE — Alyssa Bivens, a key defensive player for Metro East Lutheran High School’s girls soccer team, has been recognized as a BJ’s Printables Female Athlete of the Month for the Knights. B ivens, who plays center on defense and is considered "a sweeper," provided a strong presence in the backline throughout the 2025 season. “She was the anchor to our defense. She was all over the field and usually ran down balls thrown in,” said MELHS girls soccer coach Rob Stock. In addition to her soccer responsibilities, Bivens also competes on the school’s tennis team. As she prepares to enter her senior year, the Knights look forward to her continued contributions on both the soccer field and the tennis courts.

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Kehoe told reporters at a press conference that the picks marked the “next step for public safety in the city of St. Louis.”