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Front-Seat Passenger Critically Injured After Investigators Said He Was Partially Outside Car In Crash

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ST. LOUIS - A man was seriously injured Monday night, July 20, 2026, in a crash in the Penrose neighborhood, where investigators said a Dodge Charger lost control during a turn, struck a curb, and overturned. The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. July 20, 2026, according to a preliminary investigation. Authorities said the Dodge was traveling southbound on North Bircher Boulevard when it lost control while making a left turn onto Penrose. The vehicle then struck a curb and overturned, coming to

Police Reopen Search for Answers in 1980 Homicide

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Division is asking the public for help in a 1980 homicide in south St. Louis, saying investigators hope someone who remembers the case will come forward with information that could help bring justice and closure to the victim’s family. Police said 21-year-old Jerome Williams suffered blunt force trauma during an assault around 2 a.m. on Aug. 30, 1980, outside his residence in the 2700 block of Rutger. He died from

Northbound I-55 in St. Clair County to Narrow to One Lane for Five Weeks

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that northbound Interstate 55 between the I-55/I-64 split and Exchange Avenue will be reduced to one lane on weekdays beginning Monday, July 27, to perform road maintenance, weather permitting. The lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately five weeks. Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are

Fairview Heights 3-Year-Old Grant Gains Attention For Love Of Skilled Trades

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - A 3-year-old boy from Fairview Heights, Ill., is drawing attention in a Toddler of the Year competition benefiting Marine Toys for Tots, where he is currently in first place in his group, as his fascination with tractors, lawn equipment and skilled trades resonates with supporters online. Grant, featured in a three-minute documentary shared on YouTube , has been captivated since before he could walk by tractors, lawn mowers, construction equipment and the people who operate

Celebrating Life Cakes Brings the Summer Vibes

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ST. LOUIS – Sue Bailey is back in the StudioSTL kitchen featuring delicious and beautiful summer cake trends. See the amazing things she does by decorating with edible flowers: fresh, dried, and with icing. For more information and to place your custom order, visit celebratinglifecakes.com or call (636)458-7727
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Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Application Cycle To Open August 1

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director James Jennings is announcing the next EV Rebate Program application cycle will open Saturday, August 1, 2026, and run through Thursday, December 31, 2026. Forms and instructions on submitting a rebate application are available on the Illinois EPA’s EV Rebate Program webpage beginning today. Applications postmarked or received prior to August 1, 2026 will not be accepted. “Illinois continues to see an increase

Attorney General Raoul Opposes EPA's Rollback Of PFAS Limits In Drinking Water

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback on drinking water regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of widely used toxic chemicals that do not naturally break down in the environment, more commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” The rollback means public drinking water systems will not be required by

Local Students Make Blackburn College Dean's List For Spring 2026

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CARLINVILLE – Blackburn College has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Area students include: Alton, IL Alexis Weber Taylor Weber Brighton, IL Gavin Custer Cassidy Gaither Carrollton, IL Jamie Varble Godfrey, IL Christian Windham Granite City, IL Breann Bailey Jerseyville, IL Molli Bohannon Ashley DeSherlia Abigail Droege Ayden