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BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office is reviewing the hit-and-run crash in Belleville that occurred early Thursday morning, Aug. 21, 2025, and information is expected to be released this upcoming week. Authorities located the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash in Belleville early Thursday morning, Aug. 21, 2025, and have a suspect in custody, Belleville Police have announced. A 33-year-old woman from Mascoutah - Emily Johnson - was killed early Thursday morning, Aug. 21, 2025, in a hit-and-run crash in Belleville, according to police. Belleville Police Department officers responded around 3:30 a.m. Aug. 21 to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 900 block of South Greenmount Road, near the overpass of the St. Clair County Orchard Trail and close to Eckert’s Orchard and State Route 15. Emergency personnel found the woman with life-threatening injuries and transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Police are

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"You don’t know your true self until you join this group. It’s been really good for me.”

It’s once again time for our monthly Meetup! Our next Meetup will be held on Tuesday, August 26th at Babe’s … MoreMeetup At Babe’s Tavern

Incident occurred late Tuesday night at North Broadway and Pope, police said.

Explore the legacy of America’s oldest continuously drawn daily cartoon in Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History. Since 1901, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Weatherbird has offered wit, commentary, […]

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Step into the world of Growing Together, an exhibit celebrating the legacy of Fisher-Price. Discover the fascinating history behind one of America’s most beloved toy makers and explore a curated […]

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What do you get when you combine culinary innovation, historical documentation, and a pinch of cultural pride? The celebration of National Waffle Day, a seemingly simple holiday with roots that stretch back centuries. While waffles are beloved worldwide, the story behind the day dedicated to them is an intriguing blend of invention, tradition, and marketing savvy. The Birth of the Waffle: A Historical Perspective Waffles, as food historians note, have origins dating back to the Middle Ages. Early forms of the waffle were made by cooking batter between two hot metal plates, often emblazoned with intricate designs. These early irons were used over open flames, and the resulting cakes were both decorative and practical. The first known waffle recipe appeared in a 14th-century manuscript, indicating the dish’s long-standing presence in European cuisine. The term “waffle” itself is derived from the Dutch word “wafel,” reflecting the treat’s deep roots

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August 23rd and 24th stand out in history as days marked by pivotal moments that shaped the course of global events. Arguably the most consequential event associated with August 23rd is the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942. This brutal confrontation between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II proved to be a critical turning point in the war. On this day, Adolf Hitler launched Operation Blue, intending to capture the city of Stalingrad (modern-day Volgograd) to secure the eastern front and gain control over the oil-rich Caucasus region. What followed was a months-long siege marked by intense urban warfare, severe casualties, and an unyielding Soviet defense. The battle eventually culminated in the encirclement and surrender of the German 6th Army in February 1943, marking the beginning of the German retreat on the Eastern Front and shifting the momentum in favor of the Allies. But August 23rd’s historical significance extends far beyond the battlefield. In 1939,

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Incident occurred about 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at West Florissant and Davison avenues, police said.

Police say the incident, which took place shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, is believed to be "domestic related."

The man was from Raymondville in southern Missouri.

DU QUOIN – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spent the day in Du Quoin touring the Public Library and visiting the State Fair. The visit to the library follows the awarding of nearly $1.5 million in library grants to Southern Illinois libraries for FY25 to ensure access to quality resources and programming. The Du Quoin library received $12,500 in technology grants and $8,594 in per capita grants. The per-capita grants were calculated according to a statutory formula based on the population of each community, while the technology grants were awarded to help public libraries in underserved communities with needed technology enhancements. View a full list of libraries and award amounts. At the Du Quoin State Fair, Giannoulias toured the office’s tent and visited with attendees and employees. Fairgoers can check out the office’s One-Stop-Shop experience, allowing a customer to attain both driver and vehicle services from a single counter.

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Documents obtained by the Post-Dispatch offer a glimpse of what went on behind the scenes as the school board held a series of closed-door meetings to discuss Dominguez's job status.