A 36-year-old man from Bismarck, Mo. was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 32 when his Acura TL crossed the center line and struck a Honda Ridgeline, causing the Acura to hit several trees and eject the driver.
CHICAGO – This week, Governor Pritzker hosted an event at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine with public health experts focused on critical public health priorities amid what Pritzker described as unprecedented misinformation and falsehoods coming from President Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “We live in a time when the truth is harder to come by, and when your life or health are on the line, we need clear facts to make good decisions for ourselves and our families. With misinformation being spread at the highest levels of government, it’s more important than ever to ask your doctor if you have any questions,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “In the wake of the federal government ignoring science, the State of Illinois has taken action by issuing a statewide standing order to ensure vaccine supply, providing clear recommendations for seasonal vaccines, and endorsing science-based schedules
ASA Midwest Council Named Chapter of the Year The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council has been named ASA Chapter of the Year. The award was presented at the national association’s SUBExcel conference, held September 16–18 in Oklahoma City, OK. The honor recognizes the chapter’s achievements in membership growth, advocacy, education, and industry leadership during […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A new Chick-fil-A location opened for service Thursday morning in St. Ann. The new Chick-fil-A , located at 10897 Saint Charles Rock Road near N. Lindbergh, will serve as the first restaurant's first location in St. Ann. The restaurant began serving its first guests Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. In [...]
ST. LOUIS - Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers made 84 arrests during an enforcement event Wednesday on St. Louis highways. MSHP reports that five Troop C troopers conducted a "saturation" operation on "interstates in St. Louis City." The operation resulted in 84 "traffic and physical custody arrests." Officials say that enforcement events like Wednesday's are [...]
God, what I wouldn’t give for another Nixon administration. Sure, it was corrupt and built from the ground up to punish the opposing party for being the opposing party. But that administration was limited and restrained by things like competent oversight, a functioning court system that wasn’t constantly undermined by five justices who want to […]
ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for a 60-year-old man that was reported missing in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), John Rieves, 60, has not been seen since Sept. 18. Rieves was last seen near the VA Hospital, located on the 900 block of N. Grand in north [...]
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a deluxe reissue of their 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in honor of its 30th anniversary.The expanded set features the original track list…
A North St. Louis church nonprofit is distributing up to $1 million in state disaster aid that could help residents displaced by the May tornado. This article is free for all readers.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Yes, this is for "reel." Illinois' trout fishing season is opening soon. On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that early fall catch-and-release trout fishing will open at select sites on Oct. 4. In Central Illinois, this includes: Fishers will not be allowed to take trout from any of the [...]
ALTON - Alton Housing Authority properties are updating their security measures. There have been renewed conversations around safety following 17-year-old Shabrya Hudson’s shooting death in July 2025 at Oakwood Estates. Alton Housing Authority (AHA) Executive Director Gregory Denton shared that AHA works closely with the Alton Police Department to monitor cameras and patrol the properties, and they will continue to collaborate with residents to promote safety. “The Alton Housing Authority takes resident safety very seriously,” Denton said. “We have taken every measure to proactively protect our developments and make sure these neighborhoods are safe, stable places for our residents to call home.” Denton noted that current security measures include camera systems in Oakwood Estates and Alton Acres. AHA plans to install cameras in Alton Manor in the coming months. The existing camera systems have been upgraded within the last two years, and they
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- People can expect to see less expensive energy bills now that October has arrived. Starting June 1, Ameren customers saw as high as a $45 increase in their electric bills following a resource auction by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional grid operator for the Ameren service territory. The [...]
On This Day, Oct. 2, 1982…Genesis reunited with ex-singer Peter Gabriel and ex-guitarist Steve Hackett for a benefit concert at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Buckinghamshire, England.It was the first time either had played with…
NEW CANTON - Residents of New Canton in Pike County are urged to stay inside while law enforcement responds to “an active situation.” On Thursday morning, Oct. 2, 2025, community members were told that law enforcement officers were present in New Canton. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department asked residents to remain indoors and await further updates. “Officers are in the area and actively working to bring this matter to a safe resolution,” the Pike County Sheriff’s Department said in a Facebook post . Nearby schools are reportedly on lockdown while the situation unfolds. This is a developing story. More information will be provided.
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