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This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is That One Guy with a comment about the problems with the latest court ruling against Elon Musk: Heads I win, tails you lose Problematic law is passed: A) Company or individual rushes a legal challenge out so they aren’t accused of waiting too long […]

Incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson joins a crowded field of Chicago mayoral candidates for the Feb. 23, 2027, election.

El Grito Chicago is already underway in Grant Park, bringing together music, food, art and dancing to celebrate Mexican culture and pride. Also Sunday is the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, which kicks off in Little Village at 2 p.m. Additionally, there's a parade Sunday on the Far South Side, which starts at 1 p.m. near East 87th Street and South Commercial Avenue.

One of the things I enjoy most about wandering around St. Louis is seeing buildings be renovated. They're either being brought back to life after being vacant or are being refreshed to remain competitive in neighborhoods with a high demand for housing. Among the impressive stretch of buildings on the north side of Lindell between Euclid and Taylor, the buildings at 4515 and 4525 Lindell are part of an ongoing refreshment plan by local developer Spitzberg|Lassen. Both buildings stand...

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in the city’s Penrose neighborhood.

ALTON - The City of Alton’s attorney has not received any notice to strike from the Teamsters 525 union. The City made its most recent offer to the Teamsters on August 15th. The offer provided for a 3% minimum wage increase each year of a four (4) year contract. As provided to the Teamsters 525 union, the offer was: 1. A guaranteed minimum wage increase of: a. 2026-2027 - 3%, b. 2027-2028 - 3%, c. 2028-2029 - 3%, d. 2029-2030 - 3%. e. Should any unit negotiate a higher wage increase, the

GRANITE CITY — Three people were killed Saturday evening, Sept. 12, 2026, in Granite City when a vehicle Illinois State Police described as fleeing police crashed into another vehicle, authorities said. Granite City officers first spotted the vehicle driving erratically at about 4:20 p.m. Saturday on westbound Pontoon Road near Maryville Road, according to Illinois State Police. Before officers could make contact with the vehicle, it struck another car at the intersection of Pontoon Road

Three people died in a Granite City collision Saturday involving a fleeing vehicle. Illinois State Police are investigating.