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ALTON/WOOD RIVER – A man from Wood River faces five felony counts of child pornography after Alton authorities executed search warrants on his home, cell phone, and Kik account. Dane A. Grant, 31, of Wood River, was charged on June 26, 2025 with five Class X felony counts of child pornography. Grant allegedly shared multiple videos depicting child pornography via the Kik application on Jan. 26, 2025. The Alton Police Department investigation began on April 1, 2025 after the agency was “notified of three cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children involving the dissemination of child pornography via the Kik application,” according to the state’s petition to deny Grant’s pretrial release from custody. “Detectives viewed the files associated with these cybertips and determined them to involve child pornography,” the petition states. “The Internet Protocol addresses associated with some of the disseminations returne

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Fireworks and other loud noises can be harmful to your pets at home, but there are ways to make sure they're safe during this time.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — A fatal crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 44 westbound near Mraz Lane claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman late Saturday night, June 28, 2025. The accident occurred at 11:53 p.m. June 28, 2025, when a 2021 Ford Explorer, driven by a 21-year-old man from Ontario, Canada, collided with the rear of a 2011 Toyota Camry. The Camry, driven by the woman from Caseyville, was stopped and blocking a lane after an earlier, unclear incident. The female driver of the Camry was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fenton Fire Protection District. Authorities reported the driver of the Ford Explorer was using a safety device at the time of the collision, while the Camry’s driver was not. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding both crashes. No further details have been released.

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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MADISON COUNTY — Five people were injured early Monday morning, June 30, 2025, in a house explosion on the 3300 block of Fairmont Avenue in unincorporated Madison County, authorities said. The State Park Fire Department responded shortly after 1:15 a.m. Monday, to the scene in unincorporated Madison County. The blast had already leveled the home by the time the fire department arrived. Five individuals, ranging from teenagers to adults, were transported to a nearby hospital with severe but non-life-threatening injuries, including burns. First responders confirmed an explosion upon arrival. The blast also ignited fires in two vehicles parked in the driveway. The home next to the damaged home was not seriously harmed. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, and it is unclear where the explosion originated within the home.

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St. Louis County residents who are qualified for the Senior Tax Freeze Program have until Monday to apply online, with all in-person appointments filled and only one member per household needing to apply.

One person died, and another person was injured Monday morning following a rollover crash on Interstate 70 in north St. Louis.

The current contract is scheduled to expire July 27.

The historic property, about five blocks north of Busch Stadium on Ninth Street, is being privately listed through commercial real estate firm CBRE.

St. Louis police said one person died and another was injured in a rollover crash on the interstate.

BLOOMINGTON – Chestnut Health Systems™ has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care and Human Services and has also achieved certification as a Primary Care Medical Home—a designation that highlights the organization’s dedication to integrated, person-centered care. These recognitions reflect Chestnut’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and equitable services to the communities it serves. Chestnut has locations in Belleville, Bloomington, Granite City, Maryville, and Wood River, IL as well as in Hillsboro and De Soto, MO. Chestnut has proudly maintained continuous Joint Commission Accreditation since 1975, and its recent re-accreditation now includes its one-year-old family dental office in Bloomington, IL. This milestone enhances the dental office’s reputation as a symbol of quality and commitment to patient safety and care. Accreditation not only

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NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors started deliberating Monday at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life. After more than two hours of legal instructions from federal Judge Arun Subramanian, the jury of eight men and four women headed behind closed doors to deliberate. [...]

JULY Events at Jamestown Bluff Branch                        4153 N. Highway 67. Florissant, MO        Wednesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m. Soldiers Memorial Shuttle Reserve your place on a shuttle to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum to view their special exhibition “Tuskegee Airmen: America’s Freedom Flyers.” The exhibit shares both the national story and the story […]

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Quite obviously, the Trump Administration was never going to respect the law when it came to its mass deportation plans. That much became immediately clear as ICE engaged in raid after raid of neighborhoods and businesses, searching for literally any migrant, rather than just those suspected of or convicted for violent crimes. As soon as […]

CHICAGO – Understanding that the college admissions process can be difficult for students to navigate, State Senator Christopher Belt worked to make the process easier for high school juniors, seniors and community college transfer students. “Investing in our students is by far the best return on investment the government could get,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This is essentially an automatic admissions program that students can opt in to. It will really help streamline the process for students and their families.” Belt’s law, originally House Bill 3522, offers direct admission to qualified applicants at all public universities and community colleges that participate in the program. Under the new law, students will no longer face the burden of repeated application processes or unnecessary application fees, ensuring a smoother transition into postsecondary education. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, high school students will be able to elect

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After the Senate made $3.76 trillion in tax cuts go away, amendments will determine if there are enough votes to pass the Big Beautiful Bill.

BELLEVILLE – Governor JB Pritzker continued his statewide re-election tour, celebrating our progress and making clear his commitment to keep Illinois moving forward. Day 2 included events in Belleville and West Frankfort highlighting the administration’s work to expand workforce development programs and put Springfield back on the side of working families. STOP 5: BELLEVILLE First, the Governor returned to Southwestern Illinois College. SWIC was the site of the Governor’s first official event in 2019, where he signed an executive order expanding workforce development. At yesterday’s event, the Governor highlighted the enormous progress the state has made since then, including launching a new manufacturing training academy at SWIC. The Governor was joined by SWIC President Nick Mance, Secretary Treasurer of the Southwest Illinois Building Trades Eric Oller, and Metro East leaders and supporters. STOP 6: WEST FRANKFORT Finally, the Governor concluded his

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against freedom of speech, public education, and LGBTQ+ rights in Mahmoud v. Taylor : “This is a loss for public education, freedom of speech, and LGBTQ+ rights. “LGBTQ+ stories matter. Kids deserve to see themselves in the books they read. Tragically, the same zealots who try to ban books from libraries are now trying to limit what kids can learn, read, and hear from teachers in their classrooms. “We must put love and acceptance over hate and division. As Pride Month comes to a close, it’s clear we still have a fight ahead of us.”

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