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The shooting happened on Aug. 1 in Washington Park.

Dee Crawford built a following of more than 100,000 people by proving great style doesn't require a big budget.

This Day in History: October 4, 2026 On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 , the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. The small metal sphere transmitted radio signals that could be detected from the ground, demonstrating that a human-made object could travel around the planet in space. Its launch opened the space age and intensified competition between the Soviet Union and the United States. Today, satellites support navigation, weather forecasting, communications, an

The crash happened at around 3 p.m. north of Wentzville.

St. Louis County faces a 2027 deadline to leave its Clayton headquarters, but officials still disagree on where to go and how to pay for it. Follow the latest developments.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—stressed the urgent need for the U.S. to support Taiwan amidst the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) desperate attempts to isolate the island and pressure countries across Africa to violate international rules, norms and safety standards in the process. At the nominations hearing for Marc Dillard to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Madagascar, Duckworth

SPRINGFIELD – The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has named the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) the recipient of the 2026 NASCIO State IT Recognition Award in the Information & Communications Technology category for its project, "The Power of Touch: Modernizing Safety for Blind Students." “This award reflects the dedication of our teams and partners to deliver technology that directly improves safety for students,” said

ALTON — Miles for Meso, a running and walking event series that has raised more than $977,500 for mesothelioma awareness, education and advocacy, received the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s Tribute of Unity Award for bringing people together to advance prevention, education and public health. The honor was announced Sept. 19, 2026, during the 18th annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & 3K Fun Run/Walk in Alton. It was formally presented Sept. 26 at the organization’s

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is excited to announce the first-ever Illinois Product Expo in Chicago, taking place Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum on the East Campus of the University of Illinois Chicago. “The expansion of the Illinois Product Expo to Chicago marks a major milestone in the ongoing investment to support and uplift Illinois’ agricultural community,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville firefighters are getting brand-new breathing equipment after securing over $170,000 in grant funds from FEMA. Fire Chief Keith Norman Norman said the department’s previous SCBAs, or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, were out of date by more than two decades. “Our SCBAs, our breathing air systems, were five generations behind,” Norman said. “They stopped making them in the ‘80s, so they are more than 25 years outdated.” T

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Sarah Mangapora as the next Commissioner of the Building Division, bringing experience in architecture and construction management to the role. “Sarah’s appointment is a huge win for the City,” said Mayor Cara Spencer. “Her strong vision for streamlining and modernizing operations is backed up by experience implementing complex strategic initiatives and managing large teams.

The man was ejected from his motorcycle in the crash.

Seventy-five years ago today, “An American in Paris” opened at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, giving George and Ira Gershwin’s music a lasting new home on the movie screen. The Oct. 4, 1951, opening introduced New York audiences to a film that united popular songwriting, orchestral music and dance, then went on to win six Academy Awards, including best picture. It remains a defining example of how a movie musical could build something new from an established musical

Going on now. Missouri Conservation Department Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale. Spring delivery or pick up. American Beautyberry, Red Bud, Rose Mallow (native hibiscus), Witch Hazel still available. But hurry, many selections already sold out. Monday, October 5th, Order Deadline for Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale. 30 high quality bulbs for $18. Daffodils: … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →