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ST. JACOB - Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors and Partners for Pets are teaming up for the eighth annual “Howl-O-Ween” open house and pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. With dozens of adoptable pets, trick-or-treating, food, kids’ activities, and more, all proceeds will directly support the shelter as it helps pets find new homes. Several dogs and puppies , as well as cats and kittens , will be available to adopt with discounts on adoption fees. Partners for Pets Executive Director Erika Pratte said some can be adopted for $25 each, while others are available for free. “Come out, enjoy our shelter!” Pratte said. “We have dozens if not over 100 adoptable pets on site. Adoption fees are going to be decreased down to $25, some of them are completely waived.” There will also be tours of the facility, trick-or-treating, and much more happening at this year’s “Howl-O-Ween.”

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Police shot a man multiple times Wednesday afternoon in the Cheltenham neighborhood just south of Forest Park.

The owner of adjacent properties is seeking to enforce restrictions dating back to when the area was originally platted.

A suspect is injured after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon.

This is pretty harrowing all the way through. No one’s getting away with anything, so there’s that small comfort. But what motivates a well-liked sheriff of a small county in Kentucky to cross every possible line and kill a judge in his own chambers? The facts, as they were first presented by numerous sources, did […]

ST. LOUIS - The Protagonist Cafe, known as a literary cafe in the city's Soulard neighborhood, will be opening the Antagonist Cafe later this year. The cafe has acquired the historic Third District Police Station located at 2727 S 12th Street. According to the cafe on Facebook, the building operated as a police station with [...]

New court documents state that a former Ballwin Police Chief ousted from the role last year drove a city vehicle while intoxicated on "at least a few occasions."

TROY, IL. - The Troy Police Department had the privilege of connecting with a remarkable young man named Owen and now they have done something he will never forget. At just 9 years old, Owen faced major heart surgery and spent his 10th birthday in the hospital. His mother reached out on social media, hoping to gather words of encouragement and birthday cards to lift his spirits during this tough time. "The story resonated deeply with the Troy community, especially since one of the department’s own officers had undergone a heart transplant this year," the Troy Police Department said in a statement. "Once Owen was on the mend, the Troy Police Department organized a special day to finally meet him. "To honor Owen's incredible bravery and courage, the department presented him with a challenge coin. During his visit, Owen enjoyed a ride-along and received a behind-the-scenes tour of the fire department. He also had the opportunity to fly a drone and shared a meal with the officers."

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ALTON — The Alton Section NCNW and YWCA extend an invitation to the community to attend its Illinois House of Representatives 111th District Candidates’ forum on Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in the YWCA Gym, 304 E. Third St., Alton, IL. There are two candidates running for a two year term in the Illinois House of Representatives. The two candidates include: Representative Amy Elik (incumbent) and Nick Raftopolous (challenger). The 111th district includes all or portions of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Mitchell, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River. The event will start with a short period of introduction by each candidate, followed by a question and answer session. If time permits, questions from the audience will be allowed. Information will also be provided on the four advisory items on the ballot, including three from the State and one from Madison County. The forum is open to all and is free of charge. All interested community

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The nine-member, trustee-led committee forms after Washington University's faculty tried to launch their own investigation.

ALTON - Hop in the car and take a road trip to southwest Illinois this fall and discover stunning fall color drives, scenic and historic guided tours, adventures in u-pick orchards and spectacularly spooky haunted sites. When it comes to Fall, the Great Rivers & Routes region has more than its share of fun, adventure and relaxing getaways on tap. “Fall is really a great time to visit southwest Illinois and the Great Rivers & Routes region,” says Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. “We are the perfect week day escape and weekend getaway destination. There are so many things to do here – from outdoor adventures to haunted tours, scenic color drives and one-of-a-kind guided tours.” The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau offers two unique guided tours this fall. The Freedom to Equality Tours , are held monthly in October and November. These two-hour guided adventures bring Black history to life through storytelling,

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that all lanes of Lincoln Trail from Illinois 161 to Illinois 159 in Madison County will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, on Thursday, Sept. 26. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Find out what the practice treats and what to expect before treatment.

The recall comes after the 36-ring set was found to contain high levels of lead and cadmium, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

It's the moment you've all been waiting for: the return of the CurderBurger.

Over at Vox, Zack Beauchamp has a piece today headlined "The 6 thinkers who would define a second Trump term." The gist is that the people surrounding Trump would no longer be establishment figures who try to rein him in, but true believers who will egg him on. And those true believers are all being ...continue reading "Is the modern world a spiritual hellhole?"

Even as the hurricane was about 500 miles southwest of Tampa, it had already prompted residents to evacuate, schools to close and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia.

The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist has been accused of distracted driving in the death of a California man earlier this year.