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The judge said the trial will be held in Peoria County and set a hearing for April 23 for pretrial and trial dates.

Did you know that simply jotting down what you’re grateful for can lead to a significant increase in your emotional well-being? Research indicates that practicing gratitude can enhance your mood, improve relationships, and may even contribute to better physical health. Yet, despite its profound benefits, many people overlook the transformative practice of gratitude journaling. What if you could harness a powerful tool that requires only a few minutes of your day to cultivate positivity and resilience? This article explores the compelling reasons to embrace daily gratitude journaling and offers practical tips to get started. Understanding Gratitude Journaling Gratitude journaling involves regularly writing down things for which you are thankful. This practice can take many forms—some might list three things each day, while others may opt for more elaborate reflections. The essence, however, remains the same: focusing on the positive aspects of life, no matter how small.

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April 9th has witnessed numerous significant events throughout history, spanning a variety of categories including politics, science, and culture. On this day in 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, marking the effective end of the American Civil War. This pivotal moment in American history not only reshaped the nation but also inspired countless works of literature, music, and film that continue to explore themes of conflict, reconciliation, and the quest for social justice. Fast-forwarding to the modern era, April 9th is also remembered for its technological advancements. In 2021, the first successful test flight of the Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, was conducted. This groundbreaking achievement by NASA was a testament to human ingenuity and opened new avenues for aerial exploration of other planets. The successful flight demonstrated the feasibility of powered flight on Mars, paving the way for future mission

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District 3 is investigating a robbery that happened on April 8, 2025 in the 3100 block of Chippewa.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Students, alumni and community members are invited to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) for their “One Day, One SIUE” celebration. At 6 p.m. on April 24, 2025, the SIUE community will come together to mark the fourth annual giving campaign with a barbecue, live music and more. The event is completely free to attendees, though donations and sponsorships are encouraged, with all proceeds benefiting SIUE’s programs, scholarships and student organizations. “It’s basically a big celebration where we bring everybody together,” said Julie Babington, SIUE’s Senior Director of Annual Giving. “It just has a really special vibe.” The One Day, One SIUE celebration will take place on Stratton Quad on the SIUE campus. The fun starts at 6 p.m., with music by The Red Jackets Band beginning at 7 p.m. This year’s celebration will honor Curtis Francois, owner and president of World Wide Technology Raceway.

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The suspect allegedly followed the victim and shot at her vehicle multiple times after she cut him off in a 7-Eleven parking lot.

ALTON — Two individuals are recovering after being shot on Homer Adams Parkway in Alton on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The Alton Police Department received a call at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday from a female driver who reported she was en route to an area hospital following the shooting, which occurred near the intersection with College Avenue. Shortly thereafter, the two gunshot wound victims arrived at a local hospital. One of the victims was subsequently flown to a hospital in St. Louis for additional treatment. Both victims are currently reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have indicated that the shooting was not random, stating that the vehicle carrying the victims was specifically targeted. As a result of the incident, all northbound traffic lanes on Homer Adams Parkway from East Broadway in Alton were closed while investigators searched for physical evidence. Those lanes have since been reopened. The Alton Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance fro

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Check results in the various elections held across the St. Louis area Tuesday.

Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes of Health: from over-the-counter and prescription medications that treat high cholesterol and pain to protection from infectious diseases such as polio and smallpox. The remarkable successes of the decades-old partnership between biomedical research institutions and the federal government are so intertwined with daily life that it’s easy […]

Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state out of business. “We’ve expressed our concerns that closures will happen. We’ve been saying that for years, and it’s actually happening now, and it will continue to get worse,” Jonathan Aaron, co-president of the industry lobby group Health Care Council of Illinois, said…

Evenezer Cortez Martinez is back on U.S. soil, landing in Kansas City Tuesday afternoon after being deported. The DACA recipient and Kansas father of three feared that he wouldn’t be able to return from Mexico, a country he left at the age of 4. His Roeland Park family embraced in a tearful and joyful reunion […]

The top budget writer in the Missouri Senate says President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes are causing jitters among some Republicans who control state government.

A bill allowing the Missouri Lottery to install video gambling machines at retail locations across the state faces a difficult path to final passage — even if the sponsor can find enough votes to get it out of the Missouri House. Republican state Sen. Brad Hudson of Cape Fair, who also filed a bill allowing video lottery games, said in an interview Tuesday that he hasn’t pushed his proposal forward because it was assigned to a hostile committee. Three Senate bills authorizing video lottery…

BANGKOK (AP) — China again vowed to “fight to the end" Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. Beijing also added an array of countermeasures after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the total tariff on imports from China to [...]

Mayor Tishaura Jones lost in a landslide to Cara Spencer. Long-time comptroller Darlene Green suffered her first election defeat ever. The president of the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education was also ousted. We have a breakdown of the big races in the St. Louis area in Tuesday night's election.

An updated version of the Second Amendment Preservation Act, a bill that takes aim at federal gun laws, pits some St. Louis-area police chiefs against a pro-firearms activist.

A bill allowing the Missouri Lottery to install video gambling machines at retail locations across the state faces a difficult path to final passage — even if the sponsor can find enough votes to get it out of the Missouri House. Republican state Sen. Brad Hudson of Cape Fair, who also filed a bill allowing […]

Voters in Lake Saint Louis, Dardenne Prairie, Foristell and Cottleville picked new leaders for their cities on Tuesday.