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Key Takeaways: A TikTok health trend mixes chia seeds and lemon water to improve digestion and avoid constipation. An OSF HealthCare gastroenterologist says the drink tastes good and can have the benefit of adding to daily fiber requirements. Dr. Omar Khokhar warns anyone with pre-existing gastrointestinal (GI) or swallowing issues should consult their medical provider before trying the mix. Remember the chia pet? Well chia seeds are not just for gag gifts anymore. They do have positive health benefits. For example, seeds (two tablespoons) offer an impressive 10 grams of fiber, or roughly one-third of the daily requirement for adults. There is also a TikTok trend, made popular by celebrity wellness influencer Daryl Gioffre, which makes use of chia seeds and fresh lemon juice to jumpstart a person’s digestion with a goal of alleviating constipation. Omar Khokhar, MD, a gastroenterologist at OSF HealthCare, says the concoction is also referred to as a

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Utility Associates Inc., out of Decatur, Georgia, beat out Axon Enterprise Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona. Police officials had supported Axon.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — The Cahokia Heights Police Department welcomed Officer Isaiah Hampton as its newest member this week, marking a continued effort to strengthen the force with candidates committed to professionalism and community service. Officer Hampton was officially sworn in at the Cahokia Heights Police Department. Chief of Police Dr. Thomas L. Trice expressed pride in adding Hampton to the team, emphasizing the department’s dedication to leadership, equity, and making a positive impact within the community. “I am proud to welcome the newest member of our team, Isaiah Hampton," Trice said in a statement. The Cahokia Police Department is actively seeking individuals who value teamwork and are eager to contribute to a supportive and professional law enforcement environment. “If you want to join an agency where you will be valued and work alongside men and women who work as a team, come join us!” Trice added. Officer Hampton shared his motivation

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GODFREY — Ed Gallagher, a longtime resident of Godfrey and World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 12, 2025. Gallagher, known for his service on several submarines during and after the war, remains active in his community and continues to contribute to the USS Diablo Submarine Newsletter with his humorous sea stories. Gallagher served in the Pacific theater during World War II, including time aboard the USS Pomfret SS-391 in 1945 when the atomic bomb was dropped. In 1946, he was part of the prize crew for the Japanese submarine I-400, which was notable for carrying three airplanes in a deck hangar and intended for a mission to bomb the Panama Canal. The submarine was brought to Hawaii for examination, but Gallagher said the Navy did not gain much useful information from the inspection. During that time, he met actor John Wayne and his wife during their tour of the vessel. From 1947 to 1951, Gallagher served as a Culinary Specialist Second Class

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and six of her colleagues in condemning the Trump Administration for its recent decision to terminate the consent order against Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU). This decision effectively excuses NFCU from accountability for charging millions in illegal surprise overdraft fees to their members—primarily active-duty servicemembers, Veterans, Department of Defense employees and their families. “In 2024, the CFPB found that between 2017 and 2022, NFCU charged overdraft fees on ATM withdrawals and debit card purchases – even when accounts showed sufficient funds,” the Senators wrote in a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Russell Vought. “In response, the Bureau issued a consent order requiring NFCU to pay $95 million in penalties and restitution: $80.6 million directly to harmed consumers and $15 million

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The Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis, Missouri was named the most historic landmark in the state by Reader's Digest, offering a tour that showcases its legacy from its founding in 1860 to the present day.

ALTON - As the community prepares for the Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship from July 18–20, 2025, racer Shelby Love can’t wait to get back on the Mississippi River. Love will compete in the Formula Lite division. She is coming off two major wins and took home second place at last year’s Alton Midwest Nationals, and she has high hopes for this weekend. “I feel like I have a good chance,” Love said. “But with so many things that could happen, it still makes you nervous. It’s all about staying calm and racing your race, trying not to push it in a heat and then mess yourself up for the final. There’s a lot going through my mind, but I’m just trying to stay calm and do what I’ve got to do.” Love started racing at age 13 with her father, who will be competing in the F1 Powerboat division this weekend. She shared that powerboat racing has always been a family sport for them. She loves sharing the

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ST. LOUIS — A 62-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night, July 15, 2025, on Interstate 70 westbound east of St. Charles Rock Road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The crash occurred late on July 15, 2025, when a 2023 Cadillac AT4 driven by a 61-year-old man from St. Louis hit the pedestrian, who Missouri State Highway Patrol said was crawling in lane one of the highway. The vehicle sustained extensive damage but was driven from the scene. There has not been official police information released about why the woman was crawling in one of the highway lanes. Trooper D.O. Gillespie, who investigated the incident along with Trooper A.T. Borgic and other assisting officers, pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene on Tuesday. The victim was taken by Lonning Mortuary Services to the St. Louis County morgue. The driver was identified as insured by State Farm. The investigation remains ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding

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ALTON — Raysean Colvin pleaded guilty Thursday, July 17, 2025, to first-degree murder in connection with the death of 13-year-old Ra'Niya Steward and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Colvin was one of five suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Steward, who was struck in the head while standing on her porch on Highland Avenue in Alton. Although Colvin was not the shooter, he was in the vehicle involved in the incident. Initially, all five suspects faced attempted murder charges. However, after Steward died at a St. Louis hospital, the charges were amended to first-degree murder for all five individuals. The other suspects charged are Alvin Perry III, Keith A. Sanders, Dakota Perry, and Vito K. Crowder, whose trials have not yet taken place. Colvin had also been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, unlawful sale or delivery of firearms, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and aggravated unlawful use of weapons. As part of the plea agreement, those additiona

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Bruce Springsteen will be honored at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures annual fundraising gala this fall.Springsteen, who won an Academy Award in 1994 for his song “Streets of Philadelphia,”…

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A batch of mosquitoes in St. Louis County tested positive for West Nile virus, the first time the disease has appeared in the area this year.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane and ramp closures on eastbound Interstate 55/64 in St. Clair County for roadway construction. Beginning, weather permitting, at 4 a.m. Saturday, July 19, lane closures will be in place on eastbound I-55/64 between the Third Street on-ramp and the northbound I-55/eastbound I-64 split. The following ramps will also be closed during this time: Third Street to eastbound I-55/64 Eastbound Martin Luther King Bridge to eastbound I-64/northbound Illinois 3 All lanes and ramps are expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19. 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 on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8

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Koran Adams, 31, of St. Louis was charged with one count of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. He was being held Thursday on a $250,000 cash-only bond.

Terry Thomas was indicted Wednesday on multiple federal charges.

ST. LOUIS — William Lacy “Bill” Clay Sr., a pioneering civil rights leader and Missouri’s first African-American congressman, died at the age of 94. Clay represented Missouri’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1969 to 2001. His district includes St. Louis City and parts of north St. Louis County. Clay was widely recognized for his advocacy on environmental issues, labor rights, and social justice. During his tenure, he supported the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, worked for two decades to revise the Hatch Act to broaden political rights for federal workers, consistently fought to raise the minimum wage, and helped secure increased funding for historically Black colleges. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer issued a statement expressing condolences to Clay’s family. “On behalf of the City of St. Louis, I want to offer my condolences to the family of one of St. Louis' proud native sons, Congressman

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The city of 2,700 residents is just south of Interstate 70 in St. Louis County.

EAST ST. LOUIS — Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School (STBCS), the last remaining Catholic School in East. St. Louis, is pleased to announce that Mr. Kenny Nance, Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School Alum, has accepted the position of Principal. Mr. Kenny Nance brings with him a strong commitment to academic excellence, faith-based leadership, and the holistic development of students. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Lindenwood University – Belleville, Illinois, and has begun his Master’s in Education Leadership—further deepening his commitment to educational leadership and student development. Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, Superintendent of Schools along with Associate Superintendent Sarah Lanham share, “We are confident that Mr. Nance will be an outstanding educational leader to build on the solid foundation that is Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School and guide it into a yet more promising future!” Mr. Nance has served in

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The lawsuits, filed Wednesday afternoon, all say Jon Lindbergh sexually assaulted the women while the women were being massaged by him.

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has filed a bill to stop future reductions of Medicaid. The legislation comes just two weeks after he voted in favor of U.S. President Donald Trump's spending bill, which is expected to cut billions from Medicaid.