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BELLEVILLE — Investigators from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services responded to a child welfare check in the 700 block of South 15th Street in Belleville on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. At approximately 4:08 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, authorities arrived at a residence in the 700 block of South 15th Street in Belleville to conduct the check. While on the scene, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said deputies were confronted by a 31-year-old male suspect who allegedly attacked the investigators. During the altercation, the suspect attempted to disarm one of the officers, leading to the discharge of a deputy's firearm. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire, the sheriff's office reported. As the struggle continued, the officers were able to call for additional assistance, which led to the suspect's eventual arrest. Both deputies sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident

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One woman is facing a terrorist threat charge after an altercation at a Berkeley Steak 'n Shake Sunday.

EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville coach and student recently saved a life. During the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education’s regular meeting on Feb. 24, 2025, Lincoln Middle School Principal Michael Cory introduced the school’s dance team coach, Whitney Klee, and student Hannah as heroes. The quick thinking of Klee and Hannah saved the life of a middle schooler. “I’m going to tell a short little story of what I believe was true heroism,” Cory said. He explained that on the bus ride home from a dance competition, Hannah and her friend Anna were sitting in the back of the bus eating candy when Anna started to choke. “Hannah, being the caring person that she is, leaned over to her friend and said, ‘Hey, are you okay?’ and noticed that she couldn’t breathe,” Cory said. “She couldn’t talk at that point in time, and that’s when Hannah knew something was really, really wrong.”

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ALTON – An Alton resident faces multiple felonies in his second case of domestic battery after an argument over a car purchase turned violent. Leonel L. Carter, 39, of Alton, was charged on Feb. 21, 2025 with aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony), his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery (a Class 4 felony), and criminal damage to property (a Class 4 felony). On Jan. 6, 2025, Carter allegedly strangled a household or family member and “struck her in the face with closed fists,” damaging the victim’s personal property in the process, according to court documents. A petition was filed to deny Carter’s pretrial release, stating he attacked the victim after she went to purchase a new vehicle “but didn't want the one that 's friends had for sale.” “He followed her into the bathroom and struck her in the face multiple times with closed fists,” the petition states. “ said he choked her with his hands, applying

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SHILOH — The Shiloh Police Department has expanded its team with the addition of two new officers, Joseph Myers and Alex DeBourge. The two were sworn in during a recent Shiloh Village Board Meeting. Officer Joseph Myers brings prior law enforcement experience to his role and has already commenced the field training program. Officer Alex DeBourge has also started with the department and taken his oath of office. The recruitment of these officers comes as part of the department's ongoing efforts to enhance community safety and law enforcement capabilities in Shiloh.

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A bill that seeks to take school accreditation power away from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and decrease focus on statewide standardized testing was debated Tuesday by a state Senate committee. State Sen. Jill Carter, a Republican from Granby, filed the legislation for the third time. It passed the Senate’s education committee […]

Mystery unfolds and passion blooms at Violet’s, an exclusive romantic pop-up bar at St. Louis Union Station’s Train Shed. From the moment you enter, lush, dark décor will surround you […]

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Bruno David is pleased to present Femme In The End Times, an exhibition by artist Danielle Mužina. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. In conjunction with […]

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A new documentary on Ozzy Osbourne titled No Escape from Now is set to premiere later in 2025 on Paramount+.The feature-length project will focus on how the Prince of Darkness has…

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A ballot question that would ask voters to loosen constitutional term limits approved over 30 years ago is advancing once again in the Missouri Legislature.

Bruno David Gallery presents Music: The Art of Seeing, an exhibition of new paintings by Frank Schwaiger. Frank Schwaiger’s art has been widely exhibited. He is a graduate of the […]

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Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis. On the Beermaster Tour, you’ll receive an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis gives guests a closer look at the picturesque campus and the on-site brewing methods. Packed with history, the Day […]

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BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department and the McLean County Coroner's Office are investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of four individuals in the 900 block of North Lee Street on February 23, 2025. The victims have been identified as Christopher H. Simmons, 33; Chelsea L. Lusher, 31; Trina J. Hollings, 30; and Armoni L. Bennett, 13, all of Bloomington or nearby Normal. They were pronounced dead at the scene at 12:27 p.m. Preliminary autopsy results indicate that Simmons died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, while Lusher, Hollings, and Bennett sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Toxicology tests are pending for all four individuals. According to the preliminary investigation, Simmons is believed to have killed Lusher, Bennett, and Hollings before taking his own life. A resident of the home discovered the scene and contacted authorities. The firearm used in the incident was recovered at the scene and was found under Simmons'

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U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, a Missouri Republican, tells fired Kansas City federal workers ‘God has a plan’ at hostile town hall.

EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Feb. 24, 2025, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education voted to approve $10,670,000 in bonding for a new media center at Edwardsville High School. This money is what remains of a $100 million bond referendum that passed in April 2023. The $10.6 million bonds were sold to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, to construct the new media center. The Board of Education discussed the bond at length before ultimately voting to approve it. Board members Jennifer Brumback and Bob Paty noted that the design for the media center has changed multiple times. They both emphasized the importance of communication to the community about these plans. Brumback asked if the Hamel Elementary School renovation project is covered under the bond. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton said there is $2 million set aside for asbestos abatement and the renovation of pods, but this money does not include renovations for the

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