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Police are pleading with the public to provide surveillance footage from homes and businesses near Bircher Boulevard and Ruskin Avenue near Interstate 70 and Union Boulevard.

The Urban League of St. Louis will hold distribution events May 31, June 7 and June 14.

"Any involvement by the Prosecutor's Office would appear improper and could jeopardize the integrity of the investigation," the prosecutor's office said.

"This is purely humanitarian," Mayor Cara Spencer said.

They fielded questions about insurance claims, damage to rental units and how to deal with FEMA.

"I know I don’t have a home anymore, but it’s still mind-boggling. I feel like I’m in a movie, like I’m living somebody else’s life."

Fortunately, John Wolfe Jr.'s mother saved all of his letters, and they paint a portrait of a young man whose thinking evolved during his time in the service.

GRANITE CITY – This summer, the sweet sound of success has a name — Karlisa Brent . The Granite City High School junior and All-State flute player has been awarded the coveted Tomasi Flutes Scholarship to attend the Midwest Flute Institute at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), a nationally recognized summer program for aspiring flutists. Brent stood out not only for her musical excellence but also for her genuine passion and dedication to the art of flute playing. From achieving All-State recognition to maintaining music as a heartfelt hobby, her journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance and love for music. “I want to continue in music for as long as I can,” she shared in her scholarship application. “Of all of the hobbies I've ever enjoyed ... Music has stayed close to my heart for the longest. It gives me a temporary moment of stillness and calm without the stress and realities of the world.” H

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DUBUQUE, Iowa. - The University of Dubuque congratulates the following student on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2025 Academic Dean's List: Sasha Daughrity - Glen Carbon, IL Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average of 3.5 or above and who do not have any grades of Incomplete for the term are named to the Dean's List. Once grades have been submitted for any Incompletes, the Office of Academic Affairs will review eligibility again for possible placement on the Dean's List for the given term. Dean's List is awarded for the fall and spring semesters only and may be awarded retroactively. About the University of Dubuque The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private, coed university founded in 1852 that offers undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming

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GODFREY – Ballroom dance classes are in full swing at Lewis and Clark Community College. The community is invited to step onto the dance floor and explore timeless styles in a fun, structured and welcoming environment. During these five-week courses, students will learn the fundamentals of social and American-style ballroom dance. Under the guidance of professional dance instructor William Trent, “You will gain confidence on the dance floor in no time.” Participants must register with a dance partner, and the cost is $55 per person. “Put on your dancing shoes and join the fun,” Community Education Division Assistant Becky Moore said. “Ballroom isn’t just for the pros; it’s for the whole community.” Shoes with leather or vinyl soles are recommended. Classes take place in Hatheway 107 on the Godfrey Campus. Class Schedule Rumba for Beginners (CEPE-152-60) Tuesdays, June 10 - July 8, 6-7 p.m. Cha-Cha for Beginners (CEPE-153-60)

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office has reached a settlement with 401 North Wabash Venture LLC, known as Trump International Hotel & Tower. Once approved by a judge, the settlement will resolve violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and Illinois Pollution Control Board regulations relating to the building’s cooling water intake system, which uses water from the Chicago River. “The Chicago River is one of our city’s most treasured natural resources, and future generations should benefit from the opportunities for recreation and commerce it provides,” Raoul said. “I am pleased to have reached this agreement, which will protect the Chicago River and the important habitat that it provides to local wildlife. I am committed to continuing to vigorously enforce our environmental laws.” “The proposed settlement represents years of work by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and Illinois

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CHICAGO – With summer just around the corner, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of the importance of always supervising children when they are in or near water to avoid the tragedy of accidental drowning deaths. “Children are easily attracted to water, and even turning your attention away from a child near water for a moment to answer a phone call or tend to a child in the next room can result in dire consequences,” said Illinois DCFS Director Heidi E. Mueller . “Drownings happen quickly and silently in as little as one inch of water. We ask all caregivers to be responsible for watching their children no matter how well that child can swim as not all drownings involve waving, yelling and splashing. Please remember to be water wise and supervise your children if you are near water this summer.” In 2024, 19 Illinois children lost their lives to accidental drowning: eight in pools, four in

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