EAST ST. LOUIS - Early Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2025, East St. Louis Senior High School received a bomb threat via email, prompting immediate action from school officials and law enforcement. The school canceled classes and rerouted arriving students and staff to a safe location while authorities conducted a thorough investigation of the campus. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Friday, a coordinated effort involving eight law enforcement agencies concluded their search, declaring the campus all clear. “We sincerely appreciate the patience and cooperation of our students, staff, and parents during security concerns,” said Sydney Stigge-Kaufman, Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships. “Additionally, we are deeply grateful to our staff and law enforcement partners for providing enhanced security and investigating the validity of these threats.” The East St. Louis School District emphasized the seriousness with which threats against schools
Across the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already begun increasing enforcement operations, including highly publicized raids. As immigrant communities, families, allies, and activists think about what can be done to shift policy and protect people, one thing is certain: similar to filming the police as they operate, you have the right to film ICE, as […]
Inflationary expectations among consumers have skyrocketed since November: Thanks to Trump's tariffs and other economic illiteracies, inflation expectations have gone up 1.7 percentage points since Election Day, from 2.6% to 4.3%. Aside from the 2022 inflationary surge, this is the highest that consumer expectations have been over the past decade.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stood tall to help Team Canada clinch the 4 Nations Face-Off championship over Team USA, overcoming widespread criticism from doubters throughout the NHL's new midseason tournament.
ST. LOUIS - Multi-Platinum artists Cole Swindell and Flo Rida are set to hold concerts at Busch Stadium as a part of a new postgame series from the St. Louis Cardinals. The performances are a part of the Cardinals' new 'Postgame Concert Series.' The concerts are set to take place after the Cardinals games and [...]
Karla May faced heavy criticism this week for voting against same-sex marriage in the Missouri Senate, a move that highlighted division within the Democratic Party on social issues.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A 31-year-old man faces charges after attacking investigators during a well-being check in Belleville on Thursday. According to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred a little after 4 p.m. Thursday on the 700 block of South 15th Street in Belleville. Police say the attack happened during a [...]
Coroners are crucial to their counties, but low pay keeps many potential candidates away. “A lot of people realize that we need a higher level of education, a higher level of standards for the office of the coroner,” Dent County Coroner Ben Pursifull said. “The problem is you’re not going to get a great influx […]
MACOUPIN COUNTY — Illinois State Police said on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, that a fatal traffic crash was linked to a reported road rage incident that occurred on Fosterburg Road near Brighton Bunker Hill Road at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 units and ISP Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 6 agents responded to the scene after receiving reports of the incident. One occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. Fosterburg Road was closed to traffic during the investigation and reopened at approximately 7:47 p.m. on Thursday. "As of now, no arrests have been made, and there is no threat to the public," ISP said. "The investigation remains active, and no further information is available at this time."
Simple Minds are giving fans a taste of their live show with a new live album coming in April.Live in the City of Diamonds is a recording of the band’s April…
While an unelected tech billionaire is effectively orchestrating a coup of the US government, violating federal law with apparent impunity, and disclaiming all responsibility for the chaos he’s causing, the Democrats have identified their top priority: repealing Section 230. You might think — in a moment when democracy itself seems to be unraveling and the […]
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