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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane and ramp closures on westbound Interstate 55/64 in St. Clair County for roadway construction. Beginning, weather permitting, at 5 a.m. Saturday, July 26, westbound I-55/64 will be reduced to one lane between the Collinsville Road overpass and Missouri Avenue overpass. The following ramps will also be closed during this time: St. Clair Avenue to the westbound I-55/64 entrance ramp Westbound I-55/64 to the left-side Martin Luther King Bridge exit ramp Westbound I-55/64 to the Third Street exit ramp All lanes and ramps are expected to reopen by 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. 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

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An Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks and neck gaiters while performing official duties.

EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is now offering a Bike Rack Grant Program in an effort to support and boost the availability of bicycle parking in public spaces throughout the City. Businesses, nonprofits and other groups can apply for a grant of up to $925 to help cover the costs of buying and installing bicycle racks for public use. The program is an initiative of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which addresses issues related to safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists in Edwardsville. The grant program received City Council approval in July 2025. Committee members hope the program will help make biking throughout the community even easier and offer a secure, convenient alternative to driving. Currently, the City offers bicycle racks at many of its parks and public facilities, but the program would help fill in some bike rack gaps in other community locations. Applicants may be eligible for up to a $925 reimbursement toward

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GRAFTON - Kids are invited to Raging Rivers WaterPark for the chance to train as a lifeguard. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025, kids ages 7–14 can learn the basic skills needed to become a lifeguard. Kids will learn water safety and life-saving skills while having fun at the park. Jeremy Hayes, general manager at Raging Rivers, explained that the goal is to encourage water safety while preparing kids to one day become lifeguards. “They’re geared to come in and do training with lifeguards and enjoy the day with lifeguards,” he said. “They’re actually learning the basic life-saving skills, CPR, swimming, how to save and what to look for.” Registration for the Junior Lifeguard Camp closes on July 27. You can register your child here . It costs $110 per child; this registration fee is waived for the first 25 children to register in each age group. Kids will work in groups of ages 7–10 and 11–14. They will

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An arrest has been made in the shooting of an 11-year-old in Cahokia Heights.

by Ken Simonson, AGC Chief Economist From Construction Citizen: Seasonally adjusted construction employment fell from May to June in 26 states and the District of Columbia, rose in 21 states, and was flat in Hawaii, Mississippi, and New Hampshire, according to AGC’s analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data posted July 20th. (Click here to download BLS Economic […]

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DU QUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announce the arrest of 70-year-old Jon W. Montgomery of Du Quoin, IL for multiple counts of Possession and Dissemination of Child Pornography. On June 11, 2025, ISP special agents executed a search warrant at Montgomery’s residence in rural Du Quoin and collected electronic evidence. The evidence was analyzed and revealed child sexual abuse materials. Montgomery was booked into the Perry County jail on July 23, 2025, and a detention hearing is set for July 24, 2025. Montgomery was charged with seven counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony) and four counts of Dissemination of Child Pornography – Victim Under 13 Years of Age (Class X Felony). Any individuals with further information are encouraged to contact ISP Zone 7 Investigations at 618-542-2171. There is no additional information. The Illinois State Police provides resources for parents, for the public to report

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EAST ALTON — Emergency responders from the East Alton Fire Department and East Alton Police Department responded Thursday afternoon, July 24, 2025, to the intersection of West St. Louis Avenue and Niagara Street following a traffic accident involving a truck and a Jeep. Upon arrival, first responders found a truck in the intersection and a Jeep a short distance down the road, both vehicles showing signs of damage. East Alton police assisted with traffic control due to the intersection being busy. Survival Flight ambulance also responded to the incident and transported one to a local hospital. The East Alton Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash.

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Darell Bailey, 18, is accused of killing Elijah Hughes, 16, on July 11.

SHIPMAN – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office obtained a guilty plea from a former village trustee and treasurer in Macoupin County who misused village funds by collecting pay she was not entitled to and spending funds on personal expenses. Elizabeth Robinson, 47, of Shipman, pleaded guilty to Class 1 felony theft of governmental property, Class 3 felony forgery, and Class 3 felony official misconduct. Macoupin County Circuit Court Judge Joshua Meyer sentenced Robinson to two years of felony probation and 100 hours of community service. She was also ordered to pay $60,000 in restitution, with $30,000 to be paid immediately and the remaining $30,000 to be paid over the course of her probation. “Government employees have an obligation to use government funds and property responsibly,” Raoul said. “Taxpayers must be able to trust that those who serve on their behalf use their authority for the public good and not to enrich themselves. I will

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The federal judge noted that he and another judge had admonished Haddix to comply with court orders and that "I do have concerns" about the recent turn of events.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed a nationwide injunction in a lawsuit he filed challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. “No president can arbitrarily pick and choose which children born in the United States are allowed to be citizens of this country. Birthright citizenship has been enshrined in our Constitution in unambiguous language for more than 150 years, and no president has the authority to override the Constitution. The district court could not have been more right in February when it deemed the president’s order as being ‘blatantly unconstitutional.’ “The universal injunction was both necessary and appropriate, and I appreciate the 9th Circuit’s decision. As a birthright citizen, I will not stop fighting to protect the constitutionally-protected right to citizenship that is unquestionably

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The Trump administration is continuing its dangerous push to surveil and suppress foreign students’ social media activity. The State Department recently announced an unprecedented new requirement that applicants for student and exchange visas must set all social media accounts to “public” for government review. The State Department also indicated that if applicants refuse to unlock their accounts or otherwise don’t maintain a social […]

From Construction Citizen: Summer is in full swing and so should your heat preparation and hazard prevention. Whether you work in the sun daily or casually enjoy the outdoors, maintaining sun and extreme heat vigilance is vitally important and could make the difference between life and death. For those who work outside in the heat […]

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On July 11, 2025 just before 10:30AM, district 6 officers responded to a call for a shooting at Lillian and Beacon.

The post UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Killed in Walnut Park East Shooting, ARREST MADE appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Attorneys and the family of a couple killed earlier this month from the pursuit of another vehicle gathered Thursday morning to announce that they have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city.