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The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that modifies the Clean Slate Act to automatically seal the criminal records of nonviolent offenders.

A plan to sell downtown's Interco Plaza for use as a parking lot has cleared the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and now heads to the mayor's desk, despite community opposition and questions over whether the sale is legal under the site’s designation as a city park.

Three people were charged in St. Louis for stunt driving and possession of a controlled substance after initiating a "slideshow" in an older model Cadillac, which was blocking an intersection.

The Trump administration now expects about 600,000 total deportations in 2025, fewer than under the Biden administration’s final fiscal year, as a drop in border crossings outweighs the effect of increased deportations elsewhere, according to a report released Oct. 30 by the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank.  State and local officials are kept […]

As anyone who has read Techdirt for any length of time knows full well, there’s been a years-long campaign to demonize kids and social media. Never mind that actual experts have said the data doesn’t support the claims of inherent harm, politicians around the globe are rushing to ban kids from social media as fast […]

The Missouri Department of Conservation has expanded the LaBarque Creek Conservation Area near Eureka, adding 15 acres to the protected site through a partnership with Open Space STL.

The Ultimate Unity Game Development Bundle has 4 courses are designed to designed to teach about game dev and how to create your own games using the Unity engine. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of C# programming, 2D and 3D game development, mobile game development, how to build amazing cutscenes, and more. It’s on sale […]

Missouri’s new sports betting framework could help squelch the kind of scandal that has enveloped the industry in recent weeks, the state’s top gambling regulator said.

GODFREY - Godfrey officials have announced a delay in the planned temporary closure of Pierce Lane, now scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The closure, originally set for early November, is necessary to relocate and install storm drainage infrastructure as part of the Pierce Lane improvement and expansion project. Keller Construction, subcontracted by the Village of Godfrey, is responsible for the work on the section of Pierce Lane between Stamper Lane and the entrance to the Rolling Hills Golf Course. The closure is expected to last approximately two months. A signed detour route will be in place, directing traffic along Stamper Lane, Godfrey Road, and Winter Lane. Keller Construction will install traffic control and signage before the road closure begins. Chris Sichra, Godfrey’s Public Safety Administrator and Emergency Manager, stated that local first responders, mutual aid partners including fire, police, and EMS, as well as local bus companies and the Madison

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We now know the actresses who will play the love interests of The Beatles in the upcoming four-film cinematic event centered on the iconic band.Sony Pictures has announced that Saoirse…

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Alderman Rasheen Aldridge said the investments run counter to board priorities of improving public health, strengthening community well-being and calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Statements from senior staffers in County Executive Sam Page's office say they sought clearance from county attorneys before Page approved materials about Proposition B.

SPRINGFIELD – The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (SB25 HA5) passed with a vote on the Senate floor today and now awaits the Governor’s signature. Statement from Governor Pritzker on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act Today, Gov. Pritzker released the following statement on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act: “For far too long, private grid operators have been hiking up rates that are making it harder for Illinois families to pay their utility bills. At the same time, the Trump Administration has been blocking the ability to bring lower-cost energy options online. Illinois is taking action to address these concerns and has passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act – an important step that will help lower utility bills and make our electrical grid stronger. “This legislation takes two routes toward affordability. First, it will accelerate clean energy projects with new grid-scale batteries and other clean

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Florissant Hosts Veteran’s Day Parade in the city Sunday Nov. 9 The 2025 Veterans Day parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 pm. The parade will begin at Bangert Park, preceding North on Florissant Road, and then turn left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW Post 4105 where we will […]

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Bre'yeon Wells' godmother described how she'd mentored the child's mother and helped her get a job and improve her life. "Don't be so quick to judge," she said.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding parents and guardians to check the state’s sex offender registry before finalizing Halloween plans and determining trick-or-treat routes for their children. “With many Halloween activities coming up this weekend, I am encouraging parents, grandparents and guardians to keep their families safe by checking the Illinois State Police Offender Registry before leaving home,” Raoul said. “While Illinois law prohibits child sex offenders from distributing candy, searching the registry is a simple step that families can take before leaving home to ensure everyone has a happy and safe Halloween.” Illinois law prohibits all sex offenders who committed a crime against a child from distributing candy, in addition to prohibiting them from participating in trick-or-treat events or other Halloween events involving children younger than 18. Sex offenders on parole, mandatory supervised release and probation ma

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