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St. Louis Community College will host a week-long career clothing drive with drop-off points at four different locations.

ALTON — The Alton Police Department responded to a report of a dog fight involving stray dogs at a residence on Liberty Street on Feb. 17, 2025. Officers also were called to the scene after a resident was bitten by one of the stray dogs. Upon arrival, officers encountered an active altercation between two dogs. In an effort to stop the aggression and prevent further injuries, one officer discharged his firearm, resulting in the death of one of the dogs. Animal Control Officers later arrived and attempted to restrain the remaining stray dog. However, the dog displayed aggressive behavior towards the officers, leading to it being shot as well, Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. The investigation revealed that the resident sustained a minor injury from the dog bite but declined any further medical treatment. Alton Police Chief Jason Ford addressed the incident and said: “No officer goes to work wanting to use their firearm, regardless of whether it’s against a human

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VIRDEN — A 10-year-old boy has died following a residential structure fire in Virden on Saturday morning. Feb. 15, 2025. Jacob James was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire at 10:06 a.m., according to Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya. An autopsy performed on Monday, Feb.17, 2025, indicated that Jacob died from smoke inhalation, the Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya said. "The circumstances surrounding the fire and the child's death are currently under investigation by the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office and the Office of the State Fire Marshal," added Kravanya. Further details regarding the cause of the fire have not yet been released, and authorities are continuing their inquiries into the tragic event.

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Pianos for People, a non-profit in St. Louis, was featured on the Kelly Clarkson show Monday for their work donating pianos and giving free lessons to local families.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Educators gathered in Fairview Heights to talk about the potential effects they would face if the Department of Education is eliminated. On Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski hosted a roundtable for teachers to share their stories, ask questions, and talk about concerns following President Donald Trump’s calls to dismantle the Department of Education and his nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education. “Why we wanted to host this event today is I think it’s important for constituents to understand what the Department of Education does, what it means when a big agency like that is dismantled,” Budzinski said. “It means…much larger class sizes, fewer teachers, fewer resources for special needs students and elimination of summer programs. So people need to understand the impact is real and it’s local. It’s not this abstract Washington, D.C. jargon.

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It's unclear what caused the incident.

Board passes resolution urging contracting company to voluntarily recognize SEIU as bargaining agent for 100-plus guards who work for a private company hired by Lambert.

Planned Parenthood celebrated a judge's ruling that allowed abortion services to resume.

A love of honesty and good government won out, at least for a night, in a unique village in Missouri.

EAST ALTON — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found early Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2025, in a residence on Bonds Avenue. The East Alton Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible deceased subject at approximately 3:45 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased white male in the basement of the home. The identity of the individual has not yet been released, and the cause and manner of death remain under investigation. Evidence of a recent fire, including burnt debris, was found in the same room as the deceased. The East Alton Fire Department briefly attended the scene and confirmed that it was secure. In light of the findings, the Illinois State Crime Scene Investigators and the Illinois State Fire Marshals were notified and have joined the investigation, which is ongoing. Investigators from the East Alton Police Department, along with assistance from the East Alton Patrol Division and the Madison County Coroner’s Office,

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About two hours west of St. Louis, firefighters in Boonville, Missouri, rescued a dog from a frozen pond last week.

ALTON - Cookie Factory has officially relocated, and owner Sarah Kinder couldn’t be more excited. “It was a great change,” she said. “Our business has doubled. Most of my customers have been people I’ve never even seen before, which is great. Lots more foot traffic, car traffic, which has been great. I have a ton more room. I have items in my display cases. The vibes are up. We have the windows. We have the sunlight. Everything is great here.” Previously located in Alton Square Mall, the bakery and cafe has a new spot at 192 Alton Square Mall Drive in Alton, right across the street from the mall. On Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, the community came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new location. Kinder said it was a “crazy day,” but exciting to welcome so many people to the shop. A sense of community — and lots of samples — left attendees feeling fulfilled. Kinder noted that this year’s Valentine’s

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(Toasted) ravioli! (Clay) mining! (Disappearing) churches! In many ways, St. Louis’ famous Hill neighborhood exemplifies the immigrant experience of the early 20th century. On this See STL tour, you can […]

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Missouri Republicans are pushing plans to dramatically restrict the abortion rights voters approved last year.

St. Louis had the highest number and highest rate of overdoses in Missouri in 2023.