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Richard Avellone, 89, a retired tax attorney and accountant, was identified Wednesday as the victim.

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today the X-Labs Fast Fund to encourage U.S. National Science Foundation X-Labs ( NSF X-Labs initiative ) teams to choose Illinois as the place to pursue technical breakthroughs in the quantum technology sector. The Illinois X-Labs Fast Fund reinforces Illinois’ leadership as the nation’s leading hub for quantum innovation. “There’s no better place

For over a decade, a particular argument keeps resurfacing from well-meaning progressives: the rise of authoritarianism around the globe is a good reason to pass laws suppressing speech. The idea is that somehow, magically, without free speech, authoritarians and fascists would never come to power in the first place. This is historically illiterate. It’s also […]

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DUPO - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) continues to donate the legislative pay raise he voted against to local organizations throughout the 114th District to help families in need. This month, he donated a variety of essential food items to the TWIGS Program, which provides free summer lunches to children ages 18 and under in Dupo, East Carondelet, and Cahokia Heights. “I take pride in donating my legislative pay raise to help people in our communities who are less

No charges are being considered at the moment against the person who shot the suspect.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is featured on new version of the song "Balls to the Wall," originally by the German heavy metal band Accept.The updated track is included on Teutonic…

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Wednesday starts partly sunny and quiet, with temperatures in the upper 60s early and very light wind. It will feel a little warmer than the thermometer right away, with feels like temperatures in the low to mid-70s as humidity stays high. By afternoon, the day turns hotter and stickier, reaching a high near 87. Sunshine will mix with building clouds, and there is a 55% chance of rain with a spotty thunderstorm possible later in the day. Winds stay light out of the southeast around 6 mph, with

If you notice an increased law enforcement presence Wednesday in O'Fallon, authorities say it's no cause for alarm.

Editor's Note: The missing woman was located safe and the advisory was rescinded. Per station policy, we are removing the person's name and image from this story. ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman. Police said the woman left her home on Bartmer Avenue [...]

BETHALTO – A domestic battery suspect accused of threatening to kill a Bethalto Police officer has been ordered released from custody pending trial in Madison County. Timothy L. McCann, 58, of Bethalto, was charged on June 29, 2026, with one count each of threatening a public official (a Class 3 felony), domestic battery, and resisting a peace officer (both Class A misdemeanors). Two days prior on June 27, McCann allegedly knowingly made verbal statements threatening to take the life

The big storyline is how the Cardinals chose to manage their pitching staff ahead of a rare five-game series over four days with Tuesday's doubleheader and next week's All-Star break in mind.

U2’s just-released single, “Street of Dreams,” soundtracks a new short film of the same name featuring soccer star David Beckham.The film was released by Bank of America in conjunction with the World…

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Two recent endorsements in Democratic primary rematch of U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell and Cori Bush provides look at split now existing within Democratic party.

Gus, 10, and Bukavu, 8, were transferred from the Fort Worth Zoo as part of a conservation breeding program operated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 said Jersey Community High School recently concluded its Theater Camp with a packed house for the campers’ performance, bringing together 75 campers and 50 high school students for a week of activities centered on theater. According to the district, participants learned a song and dance, toured backstage areas, learned about different stage crew jobs, played acting games, enjoyed snacks and received a surprise visit from